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Things to Do
There's no shortage of things to do during your stay in Durham - a county full of surprises.
No visit to the county would be complete without a visit to the world-famous Durham Cathedral, which together with the adjacent Castle forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Durham City. And if you love history you can delve further into the county's fascinating past at exciting attractions in the Durham Dales, Durham Coast and the Vale of Durham including Beamish - The living Museum of the North, England's largest open air museum. Plus, don't miss the spectacular live open air night show Kynren, an Epic Tale of England, which takes place in Bishop Auckland every Saturday throughout the summer.
Take some tranquil time out in the county's many green spaces, country parks and gardens, or get active as you explore the Durham Dales of Teesdale and Weardale, and the North Pennines National Landscape - packed with walking and cycling routes and dotted with hidden gems and historical treasure troves.
From a day at the races to international cricket, golfing holidays and indulgent spa breaks, you'll be spoilt for choice in Durham.
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Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past…
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition.…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
*Killhope will reopen 1st May 2026 Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum…
Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library
Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections…
Locomotion
Explore 200 years of railway history in the world’s first railway town at Locomotion, Europe’s…
Durham Cricket
Banks Homes Riverside Stadium is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
With three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery…
Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
- 1Hamsterley Forest
- 2Blackhill and Consett Park
- 3Durham Town Hall
- 4Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
- 5Pow Hill Country Park
- 6The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
- 7Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- 8Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library
- 9Locomotion
- 10Durham Cricket
- 11Wharton Park
- 12High Force Waterfall
- 13Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
- 14Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
- 15Durham Cathedral Tower
- 16Durham Cathedral
