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Historic Experiences
Beamish Museum
Take a tram ride back in time at England's largest open air museum and experience unforgettable sights, sounds and delicious tastes as the past comes to life.
Durham Cathedral Museum
Discover 2,000 years of history on a journey from the medieval Monks’ Dormitory to the monastic Great Kitchen, as the remarkable story of the Northern Saints is revealed.
Durham Castle & Cathedral World Heritage Site
Durham's iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site was one of the first ever to be designated. Durham Cathedral is one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture on the planet, whilst Durham Castle was commissioned by William the Conqueror in the early 11th Century.
Auckland Castle
Seek out the unique and priceless 17th Century Zurbaran paintings in Auckland Castle. The 13 larger than life canvasses of 'Jacob and His Twelve Sons' were captured by pirates en route to Mexico and sold to the Bishop of Durham.
Raby Castle
Teesdale in the Durham Dales is home to one of England's most impressive medieval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks, plus a medieval kitchen that was still in use until 1954.
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is the UK’s ‘must see’ spectacular outdoor live action show. Returning to its grand outdoor stage every summer, providing an immersive and entertaining time travel adventure through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend.
Binchester Roman Fort
Look down from a viewing platform onto an excavated stretch of a road constructed 2,000 years ago, then enter the excavated ruins of the bath house - can you spot the footprints?
Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Killhope in Upper Weardale in the Durham Dales explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Experience the Park Level Mine underground experience, Northern England's largest working water wheel, hands-on activities and woodland walks.
Ushaw
Ushaw was founded over 200 years ago just outside Durham City to educate students for the Catholic priesthood. The vast estate contains buildings designed by Augustus Pugin and his followers and is one of the most important examples of Georgian and Victorian Gothic architecture in the North East.
The Bowes Museum
Teesdale in the Durham Dales is home to one of the country's most fascinating museum experiences - The Bowes Museum. Created OVER 130 years ago, the museum contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North.
