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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 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 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…
Grassholme Observatory
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Raby Castle
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a…
Durham Cathedral Tours
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are…
Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
The Northern Saints Trails
The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past…
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing…
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…
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- 1Durham Cathedral
- 2Grassholme Observatory
- 3Raby Castle
- 4Durham Cathedral Tours
- 5Binchester Roman Fort
- 6Durham University Oriental Museum
- 7Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 8Durham Town Hall
- 9Adventure Valley
- 10The Northern Saints Trails
- 111950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 12The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
- 13Hamsterley Forest
- 14Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
- 15Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- 16High Force Waterfall
- 17Durham Cathedral Tower
- 18Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
