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Durham University Oriental Museum
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.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- 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
- 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.
Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
Type
Type:
Walking Routes
Newbiggin
Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales. The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”. Close to Bowlees Visitor…
Blackhill and Consett Park
Type
Type:
Municipal Park
Consett
Blackhill and Consett Park is located in the Blackhill conservation area.
Diggerland
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Langley Park
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- 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.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- 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
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 National…
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
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
St Cuthbert's North Road
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/
Grassholme Observatory
Type
Type:
Observatory / Planetarium
nr Mickleton
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Let our lead astronomer guide you to understand the wonders of planets…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020
Derwent Waterside Park
Type
Type:
Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
Terris Novalis Sculpture
Type
Type:
Public Art
Consett
This sculpture consists of two measuring instruments; a theodolite and an engineer's level, reproduced twenty times life size, standing approximately six metres tall. Made from stainless steel and supported on animal feet, this work is visible for…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Cowshill
*Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed throughout the 2024 season.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017
- Visit England Code of Practice 2017
- Visit England Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016
- Visit England Best Told Story 2021
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. .
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Easington Colliery Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Near Easington Colliery
The site of the former Easington Colliery has been designated as a local nature reserve and has good car parking facilities very close to the coastal footpath.
RSPB Saltholme
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Middlesbrough
RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023
Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church, conveniently located in Durham City Centre.
Blackhall Rocks & Cross Gill Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Blackhall Colliery
This coastal site is as important for both its geology and wildlife. The cliffs and coastal area feature natural exposures of reef-limestone, set down 250 million years ago in the waters on the ancient Zechstein Sea, glacial boulder clays and beds…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Type
Type:
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.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016