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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 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…
Durham Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…
The Auckland Project
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
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…
The Northern Saints Trails
The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
Grassholme Observatory
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
The Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle offers a thrilling mix of challenge, discovery and intrigue for…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Museum of Archaeology
Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology and history…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince…
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,…
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries,…
Durham Cathedral Museum
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
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- 1Durham Online Escape Room - Quest of the Rose Coins
- 2Durham Cathedral Tours
- 3The Auckland Project
- 4Raby Castle
- 5Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 6The Northern Saints Trails
- 7Wharton Park
- 8Grassholme Observatory
- 9The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
- 10High Force Waterfall
- 11Museum of Archaeology
- 12Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 13Hardwick Park
- 14Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 15The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
- 16Durham Cathedral Museum
- 17Durham Town Hall
- 18Binchester Roman Fort
