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Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market…
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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 2022to29 Mar 2023
The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Barnard Castle
An iconic building and public Museum set in the vibrant market town of Barnard Castle in the midst of Teesdale, housing outstanding collections of European fine and decorative art.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
October Half Term
Type
Type:
Attraction Event
Beamish
Join us at Beamish Museum for a half term to remember with lots of fun family activities to see and do!
Dates
- From:
- 22 Oct 2022to30 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The gallery houses 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
- From:
- 23 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
- From:
- 3 Nov 2022to17 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
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 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
DLI Collection at Sevenhills
Type
Type:
Military
Spennymoor
The Durham Light Infantry Collection has moved to Sevenhills at Spennymoor. The dedicated research and study area is open by appointment Tuesday and Thursdays, 10 am – 3 pm. Appointments can also be made to view objects. The DLI medal collection is…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 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 2019to31 Dec 2022
Bowes Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Barnard Castle
The massive ruins of Henry II's 12thC tower keep, set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2022
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:
- 16 Apr 2022to30 Oct 2022
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 2021to31 Dec 2022
The Manor House
Type
Type:
Historic House / Palace
Sedgefield
The Manor House is a fine example of a Queen Anne mansion house in the centre of Sedgefield. It was built as a mansion house of an eminent judge from Bloomsbury who went on to be Chief Justice of Carolina before the American War of Independence. …
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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
- From:
- 27 Jan 2022to17 Dec 2022
Raby Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Staindrop
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell. Explore our Deer Park and adventure playground, The Plotters' Forest or learn about our fascinating Castle…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
- From:
- 2 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café and library with free internet access and local history…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
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.
Dates
- From:
- 4 Nov 2022to31 Mar 2023
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Weardale Railway
Type
Type:
Railway
Stanhope
Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.
Dates
- From:
- 28 May 2023to2 July 2023
Beaurepaire Manor House
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Durham
Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2022to31 Oct 2022
- From:
- 1 Nov 2022to31 Mar 2023
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Type
Type:
Sub-Attraction
Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Jan 2023
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
The Witham
Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Museum
Beamish
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s and become immersed in real, living history.
Dates
- From:
- 9 Apr 2021to30 Oct 2022
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 VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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