Things to Do in Durham
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From ancient castles to fun in the fresh air - you'll be spoilt for choice for family days out on a trip to Durham.
Here in Durham we have everything you need for planning your day out with your little ones.
From the award-winning Beamish Museum and Locomotion, the National Railway Museum at Shildon to farm attractions, Durham has plenty to offer your little ones.
After the long months of lockdown it's great to finally welcome back visitors to our amazing county as lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
From wall climbing and trampolining to soft play and mini golf, Durham has everything you need to entertain the kids.
Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our…
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s…
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…
Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China,…
The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning…
There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 50,000 items in…
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with…
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland…
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s,…
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Looking for places to go with the kids? Look no further than Durham where you'll find a host of family attractions, activities and events giving you plenty of ideas of fun things to do with the kids.
From the multi award-winning museums where your little ones can travel back in time like Beamish, The Living Museum of the North and The Bowes Museum, to outdoor fun at Raby Castle, Hall Hill Farm, Diggerland and Adventure Valley. Plus you'll find plenty of indoor and outdoor play zones, parks and gardens, walks, rides and much more, Durham has plenty to offer your little ones.
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