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Oldest, Biggest, Best
Tanfield Railway
The world’s oldest existing railway, originally opened in 1725.
High Force
One of England’s largest waterfall where the River Tees thunders 70 feet on to rocks below.
Durham Cathedral
One of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in the world, and a place of worship and welcome for almost a millennium.
Causey Arch
The world’s oldest single span railway bridge (built 1725-1726).
Durham University Oriental Museum
Northern England's only museum devoted entirely to Oriental art and antiquities.
High House Chapel, Ireshopeburn
The world’s oldest Methodist chapel still in continuous weekly use, founded in 1760.
Binchester Roman Fort
Britain’s best preserved Roman military bathhouse, look out for the roman footprints.
Durham City World Heritage Site
Amongst the 1st to be designated in Europe, along with the Taj Mahal and Palace of Versailles.
Killhope
Killhope is Britain’s best preserved lead mining site with Northern England’s largest working water wheel.
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Britain’s first UNESCO European Geopark and now a Global Geopark.
Raby Castle
One of Britain’s finest medieval castles. Originally built as a Viking settlement of King Cnut, known as ‘Rabi’ in the 11th century.
Auckland Castle
A fine example of architectural history, the state rooms display treasures including original works of art, the collection of 17thC Spanish paintings by Francisco de Zurbaran and past Bishops.
Escomb Church
One of the finest examples of early Christian architecture in Europe.
Durham Regatta
England’s second oldest rowing regatta, preceeded only by Chester Regatta.
Ushaw
Ushaw dates back 450 years from the foundation of the original seminary college at Douai, France - Ushaw was founded by exiles from the original college. As well as the magnificence of St. Cuthbert's Chapel visitors can view a further 12 superb subsidiary chapels.
The Bowes Museum
Houses one of the country’s greatest private collections of fine and decorative art.
