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Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with…

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Take a walk with alpacas at Teesdale Alpacas in the Durham Dales

Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits

Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.

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Locomotion

At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s…

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The Paddocks

Step into nature’s playground, with over 50 animals to interact with and feed in a relaxing…

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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s,…

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Durham University Botanic Garden

Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China,…

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Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…

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The Bowes Museum

There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum.  With more than 50,000 items in…

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Durham Cathedral

Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…

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The Auckland Project

The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland…

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Diggerland

Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…

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North Pennines National Landscape

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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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