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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…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
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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 2019to31 Dec 2020
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
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
Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
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 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
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
Auckland Castle Deer House and Park
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle commands a prominent position overlooking the River Wear, surrounded by formal gardens and 150 acres of idyllic parkland. The highlight is a Deer House built in 1760 in Gothic Revival style constructed as a folly to provide shelter.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2019to31 Dec 2020
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 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 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 2019to31 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Bishop Trevor Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The gallery will house a special programme of exhibitions, bringing fine art to Bishop Auckland, in particular European paintings dating from 1600 to 1900. This will include masterpieces on loan from private collections.
Dates
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
Durham University Oriental Museum - Closed until early 2021
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum. The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.
Dates
- From:
- 2 Jan 2020to23 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Type
Type:
Industrial Archaeology
Hamsterley
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace to have survived in Britain.
Dates
- From:
- 2 Jan 2020to29 Mar 2021
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project - to reopen June 2021
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 2019to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
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
Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral - temporarily closed
Type
Type:
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Open Treasure is an award-winning museum for all ages which guides visitors through 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
Lord Londonderry Statue
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2020
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 2021to3 Nov 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
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
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
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre - Closed until early 2021
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
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