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Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
The Bowes Museum
An iconic building and Museum set in the vibrant market town of Barnard Castle in the midst of…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
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Number of results: 52
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Bowlees Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines Area of…
Dates
- From:
- 29 July 2020to30 Sept 2020Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Oct 2020to31 Oct 2020Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Nov 2020to30 Nov 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Egglestone Abbey
Type
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Barnard Castle
Charming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
The Auckland Project - Auckland Tower: The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Your visit to The Auckland Project begins at Auckland Tower, where you can find all the information you need to explore the castle, grounds and local area. Here you will buy entry tickets, collect guidebooks and maps, get directions, and learn about…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Binchester Roman Fort
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2020to31 Oct 2020Open 10:00 - 16:00
The Auckland Project - to reopen June 2021
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in Bishop Auckland.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Open 07:00 - 17:00
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Seaham
The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop - to reopen June 2021
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition. Here you can see some of the intriguing objects and archives that The Auckland Project holds, as well as hearing some of the fascinating oral…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
Type
Type:
Museum
Cowshill
Refurbished in 2016, Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family. Guided mine tours, working water wheel, original machinery, exhibitions, workshops, family events, performances, stunning…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2020to3 Nov 2020Open 10:30 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017
- Visit England Code of Practice 2017
- Visit England Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Museum
Beamish
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of beautiful Durham countryside.
Dates
- From:
- 24 July 2020to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020
- Visit England Visit England Award for Excellence Bronze 2016
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021 due to COVID 19
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham
Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2018to31 Dec 2020Open 09:00 - 17:00
Brancepeth Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Durham
Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times. In 2020 the castle will be open…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2020to2 Dec 2020
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery - Closed until further notice
Type
Type:
Gallery
Spennymoor
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.
Dates
- From:
- 2 Jan 2019to21 Dec 2020
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Durham City
A free visitor centre providing an introduction to Durham World Heritage Site and what there is to see and do in and around the site. Ideal for families.
Dates
- From:
- 5 Feb 2019to31 Dec 2020Open 09:30 - 17:00
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
Tanfield Railway
Type
Type:
Railway
Tanfield
Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral -Open Treasure is currently closed due to coronavirus restrictions
Type
Type:
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Open Treasure is a new world-class exhibition route which transforms public access to some of Durham Cathedral’s most spectacular spaces, including the fourteenth-century Monks’ Dormitory and the monastic Great Kitchen.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
Art Block
Type
Type:
Gallery
Seaham
The Art Block is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Locomotion
Type
Type:
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021 due to COVID 19
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with audio, displays and access to the medal collection on demand in the Barker Research Library.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Durham Town Hall
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Durham City
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover complete with new interpretation, interactive information points, short films and audio guides all combine to bring this stunning building, and the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
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