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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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Binchester Roman Fort
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
Durham Cathedral Museum
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step…
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…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince…
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time and become…
Wharton Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City.…
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…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Grassholme Observatory
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Durham History Hunt
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham…
Durham University Oriental Museum
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all…
Durham Town Hall
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the…
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- 1Binchester Roman Fort
- 2Durham Cathedral
- 3Durham Castle
- 4Adventure Valley
- 5Durham Cathedral Museum
- 6High Force Waterfall
- 7The Auckland Project
- 8Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
- 9Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
- 10Wharton Park
- 11Raby Castle
- 12Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
- 13The Northern Saints Trails
- 14Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 15Grassholme Observatory
- 16Durham History Hunt
- 17Durham University Oriental Museum
- 18Durham Town Hall
