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Delve into the county’s history and heritage at castles across the county, and seek out the wonderful collections.
Visit Durham Cathedral, part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See the past come to life in Durham with amazing attractions including Killhope, in the Durham Dales and Beamish and Locomotion in the Vale of Durham where you can get hands on with history.
From England’s largest open air museum to farm attractions, adrenaline-fuelled activities and fantastic places for family bike rides, bring your kids and enjoy a great value family break in Durham.
Explore the ‘Durham Forest’ at Hamsterley, or escape to one of our glorious green spaces and country parks across the county.
If you’re craving culture you’ll find a host of fascinating museums across the county, and get an insight into the county’s heritage at award-winning attractions Locomotion and Beamish Museum.
There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 50,000 items in…
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Castle, The Faith Museum explores…
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s,…
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince…
The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th…
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s…
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town…
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree…
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing…
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step…
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
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Durham has a host of exciting attractions for a great day out. From award-winning museums to medieval castles, and from friendly family attractions to magnificent natural wonders.
In Durham City you can experience our amazing history and heritage as you marvel at the awe-inspiring Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Get hands on with history at England’s largest open air museum in the Vale of Durham as you explore Beamish – The Living Museum of the North. Plus, don't miss 11Arches Park, the region's newest family attraction. Spend the afternoon getting close to nature, exploring the Viking village, and enjoying immersive live action shows before taking your seat for Kynren, an Epic Tale of England the spectacular live open air night show (Every Saturday from the 7 August to the 11 September).
For a taste of the outdoors head to the Durham Dales where you’ll find Hamsterley Forest – popular with mountain bikers, keen cyclists, walkers and families alike.
These are just a few of the incredible attractions across an extraordinary county.
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