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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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Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Park and Gardens provide lots of opportunity for fresh air, fun and exercise. Our Woodland…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Durham University Oriental Museum - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
Refurbished in 2016, Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a…
The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The first building in our 1950's Town is opening its doors early summer 2019. Experience the…
Binchester Roman Fort - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
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…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Durham Cathedral Towers - Central Tower Closed
Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views over historic Durham City and…
Gala Theatre Durham - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
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…
Raby Castle - SEE OPENING UPDATES BELOW
Medieval Raby Castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park,…
- 1Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 2Hardwick Park
- 3Durham University Oriental Museum - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 4Diggerland
- 5DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 6Hamsterley Forest
- 7Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
- 8The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 91950's Welfare Hall at Beamish - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 10Binchester Roman Fort - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 11Durham Cathedral
- 12Wharton Park
- 13Durham Town Hall - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 14Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 15Durham Cathedral Towers - Central Tower Closed
- 16Gala Theatre Durham - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 17Open Treasure at Durham Cathedral - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 18Raby Castle - SEE OPENING UPDATES BELOW
