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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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Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Raby Castle - Open 4 July
Medieval Raby Castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200 acre deer park,…
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
900-year-old Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is once again open to visitors, following a…
Binchester Roman Fort - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved…
Durham Castle Tours - NO TOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with…
Durham Cathedral
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs…
High Force Waterfall
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging…
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - To re-open 23rd July
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of…
1950's Welfare Hall at Beamish - Beamish Museum to re-open 23 July
Additional safety and hygiene measures will be in place across the 350-acre museum site, with…
Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Adventure Valley
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in…
Durham Town Hall - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover…
Diggerland - Opens 11 July
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride…
Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The Park and Gardens provide lots of opportunity for fresh air, fun and exercise. Our Woodland…
The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Journey through a thousand years of history, art, culture and faith at The Auckland Project in…
Museum of Archaeology
Living on the Hills - 10,000 years of Durham. This permanent exhibition uses objects from Museum of…
- 1Hardwick Park
- 2Raby Castle - Open 4 July
- 3Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 4Binchester Roman Fort - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 5Durham Castle Tours - NO TOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 6DLI Collection at Palace Green Library - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 7Durham Cathedral
- 8High Force Waterfall
- 9Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - To re-open 23rd July
- 101950's Welfare Hall at Beamish - Beamish Museum to re-open 23 July
- 11Hamsterley Forest
- 12Adventure Valley
- 13Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
- 14Durham Town Hall - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 15Diggerland - Opens 11 July
- 16Woodland Play Area: Raby Castle - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 17The Auckland Project - CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
- 18Museum of Archaeology
