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Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Raby Castle
Medieval Raby Castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park,…
Durham Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…
Museum of Archaeology
Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Durham Cathedral Towers
Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views over historic Durham City and…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, is re-opening in November 2019,…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Gala Theatre Durham
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of…
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, cycle hire and forest drive with children's play area. Four mile…
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- 1Adventure Valley
- 2High Force Waterfall
- 3Raby Castle
- 4Durham Cathedral Tours
- 5Museum of Archaeology
- 6Killhope
- 7Diggerland
- 8Durham Cathedral Towers
- 9Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 10Binchester Roman Fort
- 11Gala Theatre Durham
- 12DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
- 13Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 14Durham University Oriental Museum
- 15Wharton Park
- 16Durham Cathedral
- 17Hardwick Park
- 18Hamsterley Forest
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.
