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