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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 every Saturday 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 National Landscape - 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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Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the…
Seaham Harbour Marina
The multi award-winning Seaham Marina is County Durham's one and only marina. The marina provides…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s,…
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market…
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition.…
DLI Collection at Sevenhills
The Durham Light Infantry Collection has moved to Sevenhills at Spennymoor. The dedicated research…
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
With three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery…
Durham Cricket
Seat Unique Riverside is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors…
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale,…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting,…
- 1Durham Cathedral
- 2The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
- 3Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- 4Seaham Harbour Marina
- 5Hardwick Park
- 6Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 7Bishop Auckland Town Hall
- 8Pow Hill Country Park
- 9Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
- 10Binchester Roman Fort
- 11The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
- 12DLI Collection at Sevenhills
- 13Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
- 14Durham Cricket
- 15The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
- 16Wharton Park
- 17Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project