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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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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…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
**Following the government announcement that the North East is in COVID-19 Tier 4 from 31st…
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
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 Theatre Durham - To Open Jan 2021
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle
The Park and Gardens provide lots of opportunity for fresh air, fun and exercise. Our Woodland…
Durham Castle Tours - closed until early 2021
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Raby Castle
Medieval Raby Castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park,…
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
Museum of Archaeology - Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
**Closed until further notice** Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Durham University Oriental Museum - Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
Refurbished in 2016, Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a…
- 1Durham Cathedral
- 2Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 3Diggerland
- 41950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 5Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 6Hamsterley Forest
- 7Wharton Park
- 8Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 9Gala Theatre Durham - To Open Jan 2021
- 10Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle
- 11Durham Castle Tours - closed until early 2021
- 12Raby Castle
- 13Adventure Valley
- 14Museum of Archaeology - Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
- 15DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021
- 16Durham University Oriental Museum - Closed until further notice due to COVID-19
- 17Binchester Roman Fort
- 18Killhope (Museum to remain closed)
