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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 and the brand new 11Arches Park.
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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Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
The Auckland Project
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
The splash pad is a state-of-the-art play facility which is free to use and suitable for families…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Durham Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…
Durham History Hunt
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
Grassholme Observatory
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
Legend tells of six rose coins that will bring fortune to those who find them, but they are hidden…
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time and become…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
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- 1Hamsterley Forest
- 2The Auckland Project
- 3Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
- 4Durham Town Hall
- 51950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 6Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 7Diggerland
- 8Durham Cathedral Tours
- 9Durham History Hunt
- 10Grassholme Observatory
- 11Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
- 12Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 13Durham Cathedral Tower
- 14Durham Castle
- 15Raby Castle
- 16Durham Cathedral
- 17Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 18High Force Waterfall
