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Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
Raby Castle
Medieval Raby Castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park,…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
The first building in our 1950's Town is opening its doors early summer 2019. Experience the…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
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…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle
The Park and Gardens provide lots of opportunity for fresh air, fun and exercise. Our Woodland…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Durham Castle Tours
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
The Auckland Project
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral
Open Treasure is a new world-class exhibition route which transforms public access to some of…
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- 1Adventure Valley
- 2Raby Castle
- 31950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 4Durham Cathedral
- 5Durham University Oriental Museum
- 6Hamsterley Forest
- 7Diggerland
- 8Durham Cathedral Towers
- 9DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
- 10Hardwick Park
- 11Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle
- 12Durham Town Hall
- 13Binchester Roman Fort
- 14Durham Castle Tours
- 15The Auckland Project
- 16High Force Waterfall
- 17Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 18Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral
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.
