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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 National Landscape - 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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The Bowes Museum
There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 50,000 items in…
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening…
Bowlees Picnic Area
The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale. There are 4 waterfalls in the site and…
Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park
Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an…
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin…
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market…
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as…
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library
Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the visitor centre…
Durham Cathedral Museum
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step…
Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich…
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting,…
Crook Hall Gardens
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town…
The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores…
Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve
Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public…
Durham Heritage Coast
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged…
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- 1The Bowes Museum
- 2Durham Castle
- 3Bowlees Picnic Area
- 4Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park
- 5Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
- 6Bishop Auckland Town Hall
- 7Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
- 8World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library
- 9Durham Cathedral Museum
- 10Hardwick Park
- 11Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
- 12Crook Hall Gardens
- 13The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
- 14Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve
- 15Durham Heritage Coast
