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Seven experiences in Durham to banish tourism fatigue
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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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1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
Experience the excitement and community spirit of the 1950's with our new welfare hall.
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Gala Durham
The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Museum of Archaeology
Enjoy our new special exhibition exploring the rich prehistoric and Roman archaeology and history…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Durham History Hunt
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
Durham Cathedral Tower
Durham Cathedral Towers Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding…
The Northern Saints Trails
The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
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,…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Diggerland
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries,…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
The Auckland Project
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
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- 11950's Welfare Hall at Beamish
- 2Hardwick Park
- 3DLI Collection at Palace Green Library
- 4Gala Durham
- 5Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 6Museum of Archaeology
- 7Durham Castle
- 8Durham University Oriental Museum
- 9Durham History Hunt
- 10Durham Cathedral Tower
- 11The Northern Saints Trails
- 12Durham Cathedral
- 13Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 14Hamsterley Forest
- 15Diggerland
- 16The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
- 17High Force Waterfall
- 18The Auckland Project
