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The Bowes Museum
An iconic building and Museum set in the vibrant market town of Barnard Castle in the midst of…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
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Number of results: 56
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DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - re-opening 20 July 2021
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 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
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 2021to30 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
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
The Auckland Project - Auckland Tower: The Auckland Project: to reopen July 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 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Weardale Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Ireshopeburn
Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry, displays on mining,a mineral collection and the finds from St Botolph's Chapel, Frosterley.Also a display commemorating the lives…
Dates
- From:
- 19 July 2021to5 Sept 2021Open 13:00 - 16:30
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 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
With three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery explores working life in the coal mines through original artefacts and artworks by prominent mining artists such as Tom McGuinness and Norman Cornish.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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 2021to31 Dec 2021
Durham Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
DLI Collection at Sevenhills - closed until further notice
Type
Type:
Military
Spennymoor
The Durham Light Infantry Collection has moved to Sevenhills at Spennymoor. Items from the collection are available to view preferably by prior appointment, there is also a dedicated research and study area. The DLI medal collection is available to…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Blaydon
The centre provides a unique interpretation of the fascinating local heritage, heritage skills training for volunteers and has business units to support creative businesses in the area. In addition, the site is also home to a small café and gift…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Museum of Archaeology
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of Archaeology, alongside objects from across Durham University and other regional museums to explore the last 10,000 years of Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
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 2021to31 Dec 2021
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Picnic Spot - Egglestone Abbey
Type
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Bowes Village, Barnard Castle
Medieval monastic communities probably did not have much free time to enjoy picnics but the legacy they left behind in terms of beautiful abbeys and churches beckon the modern visitor. In the 13th century the Premonstratensian Canons, or “white…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
Causey Arch and Picnic Area
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Stanley
Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Historic House / Palace
Durham
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin and his followers. This amazing venue offers conference facilities; art exhibitions; a concert and events programme; a gift shop, and a wide range of…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Cowshill
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 scenery, Yurt hires,…
Dates
- From:
- 17 May 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 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
Horden Colliery Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
Horden
Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2021to31 Oct 2021Various Opening Times
Escomb Saxon Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Bishop Auckland
One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 28 Saxon Green (daily 9-6 during summer and 9-4 during winter).
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
The Auckland Project
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
Finchale Priory
Type
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Durham
The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
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