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Discover Durham's Proud Mining Heritage
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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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Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
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,…
Durham History Hunt
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the…
Durham Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
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…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
The Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle offers a thrilling mix of challenge, discovery and intrigue for…
Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
The Northern Saints Trails
The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the…
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- 1Hardwick Park
- 2Raby Castle
- 3High Force Waterfall
- 4DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
- 5Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 6Durham History Hunt
- 7Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- 8Durham Cathedral Tours
- 9Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 10Binchester Roman Fort
- 11Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 12Durham Town Hall
- 13The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
- 14Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
- 15Wharton Park
- 16Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 171950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 18The Northern Saints Trails
