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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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Durham Cathedral Museum
The Durham Cathedral Museum is an award-winning museum for all ages which guides visitors…
Durham History Hunt
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…
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…
Gala Durham
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
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…
Woodland Play Area at Raby Castle
The Park and Gardens provide lots of opportunity for fresh air, fun and exercise. Our Woodland…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries,…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince…
The Northern Saints Trails
The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
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- 1Durham Cathedral Museum
- 2Durham History Hunt
- 3Wharton Park
- 4Raby Castle
- 5Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 6Durham Cathedral
- 7Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
- 8Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 9Gala Durham
- 10Hamsterley Forest
- 11The Auckland Project
- 12Woodland Play Area at Raby Castle
- 13Durham Cathedral Tower
- 14The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
- 15Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 16The Northern Saints Trails
- 17Diggerland
- 18Durham Castle
