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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 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 Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 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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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Open 23 July
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of…
Durham Town Hall - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is once again open to visitors, following a…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Durham Cathedral Towers - Central Tower Closed
Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…
Diggerland - Opens 11 July
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
Refurbished in 2016, Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a…
Binchester Roman Fort - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Museum of Archaeology - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
**Closed until further notice** Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Durham University Oriental Museum - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Durham Castle Tours - NO TOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Open Treasure is a new world-class exhibition route which transforms public access to some of…
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
- 1Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Open 23 July
- 2Durham Town Hall - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 3Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 4Durham Cathedral
- 5Durham Cathedral Towers - Central Tower Closed
- 6Diggerland - Opens 11 July
- 7Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 8Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
- 9Binchester Roman Fort - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 10Museum of Archaeology - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 11DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 12High Force Waterfall
- 13Durham University Oriental Museum - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 14The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 15Hamsterley Forest
- 16Durham Castle Tours - NO TOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 17Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 18Adventure Valley
