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  1. The Bowes Museum 
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1727 reviews1727 reviews

    The Bowes Museum

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    Museum

    Barnard Castle

    An iconic building and 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 2021to31 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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  2. Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 117 reviews117 reviews

    Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    Municipal Park

    Chester-le-Street

    Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
  3. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 112 reviews112 reviews

    East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  4. Durham Museum and Heritage Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 110 reviews110 reviews

    Durham Museum and Heritage Centre

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
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  5. Durham Mining Museum

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    Durham Mining Museum

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  6. Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Museum

    Horden

    Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.

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    1 Mar 2021to31 Oct 2021Various Opening Times
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  7. Ushaw

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 136 reviews136 reviews

    Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    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…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS

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  8. external image of Durham Town Hall

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    Durham Town Hall - temporarily closed

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

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  9. Bishop Auckland Town Hall

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    Bishop Auckland Town Hall

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    Theatre

    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 a library with free internet access and local history…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  10. a street in the 1900's town in Beamish Museum

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7820 reviews7820 reviews

    Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

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    Museum

    Beamish

    Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of beautiful Durham countryside.

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    From:
    24 July 2021to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended
    • Visit England Visit England Award for Excellence Bronze 2016Visit England Award for Excellence Bronze
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
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  11. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 122 reviews122 reviews

    World Heritage Site Visitor Centre - Closed until early 2021

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    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 2020to31 Dec 2021Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
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  12. Thorpe Farm Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 57 reviews57 reviews

    Wetheriggs Animal Rescue at Thorpe Farm Centre

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    Farm

    Greta Bridge

    Come and visit Wetheriggs - Wetheriggs Animal Rescue is a small family run animal rescue centre at Thorpe Farm Caravan Park located on the border of County Durham and North Yorkshire.

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    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
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  13. Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project - to reopen June 2021

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    Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project - to reopen June 2021

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  14. The Auckland Project - Auckland Tower: The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021

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    The Auckland Project - Auckland Tower: The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
    More info for The Auckland Project - Auckland Tower: The Auckland Project: to reopen June 2021
  15. Old Cinema Launderette Durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 42 reviews42 reviews

    Old Cinema Launderette

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    Event Venue

    Durham City

    Old Cinema Launderette is a Launderette/Venue/Bar. Check out our gig listings and bring in your laundry.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

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  16. bowlees

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 284 reviews284 reviews

    Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    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 2016North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Bowlees Visitor Centre
  17. Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

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    Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Durham City

    Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  18. Art Block

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    Art Block

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    Gallery

    Seaham

    The Art Block is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.

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    1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2021Various Opening Times
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  19. Bishop Trevor Gallery auckland tower

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    Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project: To open June 2021

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
    More info for Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project: To open June 2021
  20. Palace Green Library: DLI Collection Gallery

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 119 reviews119 reviews

    DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021

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    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 2019VAQAS
    More info for DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021
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