Things to Do in Durham
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Delve into the county’s history and heritage at castles across the county, and seek out the wonderful collections.
Visit Durham Cathedral, part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
See the past come to life in Durham with amazing attractions including Killhope, in the Durham Dales and Beamish and Locomotion in the Vale of Durham where you can get hands on with history.
From England’s largest open air museum to farm attractions, adrenaline-fuelled activities and fantastic places for family bike rides, bring your kids and enjoy a great value family break in Durham.
Explore the ‘Durham Forest’ at Hamsterley, or escape to one of our glorious green spaces and country parks across the county.
If you’re craving culture you’ll find a host of fascinating museums across the county, and get an insight into the county’s heritage at award-winning attractions Locomotion and Beamish Museum.
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step…
The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries,…
Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the…
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology and history…
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince…
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
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Durham has a host of exciting attractions for a great day out. From award-winning museums to medieval castles, and from friendly family attractions to magnificent natural wonders.
In Durham City you can experience our amazing history and heritage as you marvel at the awe-inspiring Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Get hands on with history at England’s largest open air museum in the Vale of Durham as you explore Beamish – The Living Museum of the North. Plus, don't miss 11Arches Park, the region's newest family attraction. Spend the afternoon getting close to nature, exploring the Viking village, and enjoying immersive live action shows before taking your seat for Kynren, an Epic Tale of England the spectacular live open air night show (Every Saturday from the 7 August to the 11 September).
For a taste of the outdoors head to the Durham Dales where you’ll find Hamsterley Forest – popular with mountain bikers, keen cyclists, walkers and families alike.
These are just a few of the incredible attractions across an extraordinary county.
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