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Attractions & Activities Durham
Attractions and Activities in or near Durham, such as Durham Cathedral and Diggerland are listed below. Durham city offers a wide range of facilities from shops and restaurants to the Victorian Market. Just outside the town you will find riverside walks or river boat trips giving the opportunity to admire the stunning scenery. For culture enthusiasts, try the modern Millennnium Place with its Gala Theatre with a varied program of music, drama and comedy.
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Durham Cathedral
The Chapter Office, The College, Durham 0.3 miles away
Durham Cathedral has iconic status throughout the north-east of England, and deserves its reputation as being amongst the finest examples of Norman architecture remaining in Europe. Though a historic attraction, the Cathedral has never stopped... more
Diggerland
Langley Park, Durham 4.3 miles away
Diggerland is the Ultimate Adventure Park experience. Where children and adults can ride and drive REAL full size construction machinery. Test your skills on the Dumper Trucks. Find buried treasure. Knock down the skittles. Dig a giant hole with... more
National Glass Centre
Liberty Way, Sunderland 12.4 miles away
The National Glass Centre is an important venue dedicated to exploring ideas through glass and houses galleries, artists studios and production facilities. Tour maps are available to guide you through the exhibition halls with ever changing... more
Bede's World
Church Bank, Jarrow 14.8 miles away
Bede's World celebrates the extraordinary life of the Venerable Bede (AD673-735), early Europe’s greatest scholar, who lived and worked at the monastery of Wearmouth-Jarrow 1300 years ago. Bede’s World acts as one of the gateways to the... more
Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience
Jackson Dock, Maritime Avenue, Hartlepool 15.8 miles away
Hartlepool´s Maritime Experience is located in North East England, where a major award-winning restoration and interpretation of the HMS Trincomalee was completed in the early summer of 2001. HMS Trincomalee 1817 represents the pinnacle of the ship... more
Nature's World
Ladgate Lane, Acklam, Middlesbrough 21.4 miles away
The North of England´s pioneering eco-centre. Featuring - eco-centre, tropical hydroponicum, River Tees model, play areas, tearooms and shop. Free parking.... more
Northumberland National Park
Eastburn, South Park, Hexham 24.7 miles away
Northumberland National Park, the land of the far horizons - a landscape of limitless beauty from Hadrian's Wall to the Cheviot Hills. Spread over the hills and valleys at the very top of England, but right in the centre of Britain, Northumberland... more
South Tynedale Railway
The Railway Station, Alston 34.6 miles away
A narrow gauge railway built on the former Haltwhistle - Alston standard gauge branch line. The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel locomotives from the UK and abroad.... more
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn 38.6 miles away
Established in 1954, the Yorkshire Dales National Park has outstanding scenery, a range of wildlife habitats and a rich cultural heritage. It’s a special place – a fantastic outdoor arena for recreation and peaceful relaxation and a haven for... more
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx, Helmsley 40.2 miles away
Founded in 1132, Rievaulx Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey in the north of England. The collection includes medieval floor tiles, stone sculpture, late medieval cutlery and other finds from the abbey.... more
Lightwater Valley Theme Park
North Stainley, Ripon 40.8 miles away
Escape to Lightwater Valley and discover the excitement of a day bursting with thrills, chills and adventure; catapult to dizzying heights aboard Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that’ll twist even the bravest of souls, and hurtle through some of our... more
North York Moors National Park
The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley 41.9 miles away
It really is a very special place. The great variety of landscapes in the North York Moors is what truly makes it unique and gives it a character which so many people can enjoy. This is a land where dreams are made. Here you can experience the vast... more
Whitby Abbey
Whitby 43.3 miles away
Whitby Abbey was founded by St Hilda in 657. The original community was destroyed by the Danes, but was refounded as a Benedictine priory in 1078. The new museum and visitor centre contains excavated finds and replicas.... more
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Fountains, Ripon 45.4 miles away
Fountains Abbey with Studley Royal Water Garden, located four miles west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, is of outstanding historic and aesthetic importance. No other site in Europe contains such a rich variety of historic monuments set in such a... more
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre
Pottery Site, Clifton Dykes, Penrith 45.7 miles away
Wetheriggs Animal Rescue, set up in 2005 provides care for a wide range of animals, from birds, pigs, goats, pythons and water dragons.Some of the animals that have been rescued can be seen in the gallery.... more
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
12 Park Street, Pickering Station, Pickering 48.5 miles away
North Yorkshire Moors Railway gives you a thrilling journey through beautiful countryside in either a full size steam locomotive or a diesel.... more
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo
Kirby Misperton, Malton 49.9 miles away
Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo, is home to over 1,000 animals, including Siberian Tigers, Grants Zebras, Bactrian Camels, Monkeys, Sea Lions, Reptiles, Humboldt Penguins and Meerkats. Also of course, the famous pink flamingos, the largest flock in... more
Lake District National Park
Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal 56.3 miles away
The Lake District National Park is in the northwest corner of England in the county of Cumbria. We've mountains, valleys, villages, towns, coastline and of course lakes! With more than 3,500 kilometres of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride... more
Sea Life (Scarborough)
Scalby Mills, Scarborough 56.7 miles away
Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary will introduce you to many strange, beautiful and fascinating creatures of the deep. Prepare for astonishing close views of everything from humble starfish to mighty sharks, all in displays which carefully... more
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Ullswater Steamers
The Pier House, Glenridding 57.1 miles away
Cumbria Tourism Sustainable Tourism Award Winner Ullswater ‘Steamers’ have been sailing on England’s most beautiful lake since 1859. Renamed the ‘Dark Lake’ in Arthurian legend, and inspiration for famous artists and writers such as William... more
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt
York Minster, Deangate, York 59.6 miles away
York Minster Undercroft Treasury & Crypt is the chief church of the Church of England, also the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building is the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, and is the setting for some of the finest 14th... more
JORVIK Viking Centre
Coppergate, York 59.9 miles away
JORVIK Viking Centre: Explore the excavations which first unearthed the Viking-Age city of York and discover the truth about the people that lived there. Built on the very site where archaeologists discovered over 40,000 Viking-Age artefacts, this is... more
York Dungeon
12 Clifford Street, York 60.0 miles away
York Dungeon is deep in the heart of historic York, buried beneath its very paving stones, lies the North´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. The York Dungeon brings more than 2,000 years of gruesomely authentic history vividly back to... more
York Racecourse
The Racecourse, York 60.9 miles away
It is said that only Ascot sells more champagne than York, where it is considerably cheaper! York stages two of the best Flat meetings in Britain, the Dante Festival in May and the even more popular Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival in August, which... more
Honister Slate Mine
Honister Pass, Borrowdale, Keswick 66.0 miles away
Set in the Heart of Lakeland, Honister Slate Mines have, for centuries, produced the beautiful green stone, which it is famous throughout the world. Unlike slate taken from quarries, the Westmorland Green Slate is wholly extracted from beneath the... more
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Haworth Station, Haworth, Keighley 67.0 miles away
The KWVR is a standard gauge branch line that was built in 1867 by local mill owners, jpins the national network at Keighley. Most of the services are operated by steam trains.... more
Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park
Berwick-upon-Tweed 71.6 miles away
Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain, built to the design of John Adam with a Regency extension by Robert Reid. The twelve period rooms feature Adam interiors, a fine collection of Chippendale and Trotter... more
Jennings Brothers
The Castle Brewery, Cockermouth 71.7 miles away
Jennings Brothers is a traditional brewery using pure lakeland water drawn from their own well, with only finest natural ingredients. There is something for everyone in the brewery shop. The full Jennings bottles beer range, leisurewear for both men... more
Diggerland
Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford 73.6 miles away
Diggerland - The Ultimate Adventure Park experience Where children ride and drive full size diggers, with over 18 rides to enjoy. Test your skills on the Dumper Trucks. Find buried treasure. Knock down the skittles. Dig a giant hole with the dirt... more
South Lakes Wild Animal Park
Broughton Road, Dalton-in-Furness 76.3 miles away
South Lakes Wild Animal Park - enjoy the Ultimate Animal Experience in the heart of Dalton in Furness. A full hands on day where you get close to wildlife and can hand feed Giraffes, Penguins, Kangaroos, Lemurs......and more. You´ll get an up close... more
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway
Ravenglass 78.6 miles away
The Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway is one of the oldest and longest narrow gauge railways in the world. Our steam engines transport passengers from Ravenglass, the only coastal village in the National Park, across the estuary, through the hills,... more
The Rum Story
Lowther Street, Whitehaven 81.8 miles away
The Rum Story is situated in The Western Lake District and is designed as a wet/all weather attraction. Travel through a tropical rainforest, an African village, a realistic slave ship, Cumbrian cottages, a Cooper´s workshop and much more. An ideal... more
East Lancashire Railway
Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury 86.7 miles away
A trip on the East Lancashire Railway is a journey back in time. It was opened in 1846 to link the Manchester to Bolton line with Radcliffe and was a popular passenger and freight route, which served the Irwell Valley from Bury to Rawtenstall and... more
Bury Art Museum
Moss Street, Bury 86.9 miles away
Bury Art Museum opened in 1901 thanks to the generosity of the children of local paper manufacturer Thomas Wrigley. To commemorate Queen Victoria´s Diamond Jubilee in 1897, they presented the town with their father´s art collection which included... more
Blackpool Zoo
East Park Drive, Blackpool 87.6 miles away
Blackpool Zoo, set in 32 acres of parkland, is where you can see birds and animals in natural environments. It is home to more than 1500 animals that include lions, giraffes, elephants and many more.... more
Blackpool Sea Life Centre
The Promenade, Blackpool 89.0 miles away
Blackpool Sea Life Centre has over 50 displays that include seahorses, sharks and pirahnas. Also see a sunken galleon with pirates.... more
Camelot Theme Park
Park Hall Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley 90.8 miles away
Camelot Theme Park: An unforgettable, fun-packed day awaits visitors to the enchanted kingdom of Camelot . With over half a mile of twists, turns and steep drops our king of the coasters, Knightmare, requires nerves of steel whilst for the true... more
Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre
Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester 95.2 miles away
Manchester United is the world´s most famous football club and the award winning Museum at Old Trafford hosts over 230,000 visitors annually. The Museum tracks the history of the Club from humble beginnings in 1878, showcases the silverware collected... more
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
at Dobbies Garden World, Melville Nursery, Lasswade 98.3 miles away
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World is the world's longest running exotic butterfly house. An indoor tropical rainforest with thousands of beautiful exotic butterflies and plants. The Bugs & Beasties Exhibition features hundreds of creepy crawlies,... more
The Chestnut Centre
Castleton Road, Chapel le Frith, High Peak 100.5 miles away
The Chestnut Centre is an escape from the bustle of life, in a secluded natural valley in the Peak National Park. The centre is home to 4 species of otters including the rare Giant Otter, 15 species of owl, tame fallow deer in the deer herd, foxes,... more
Royal Observatory Visitor Centre
Blackford Hill, Edinburgh 102.0 miles away
The Royal Observatory Edinburgh Visitor Centre is open for pre-booked group visits and for special events, providing a window into the world of astronomy. Enjoy a tour of the Observatory Dome housing one of the biggest telescopes in Scotland or... more
The World of Glass
Chalon Way East, St Helens 102.6 miles away
The World of Glass: Experience a wonderful day out with a difference at this award-winning visitor attraction in St Helens, which shows how glass has changed our world forever. Witness live glass blowing demonstrations, be amazed by the 3D... more
Our Dynamic Earth
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh 103.2 miles away
Our Dynamic Earth is the Mother Earth of all adventures, taking you on a journey of discovery, in around and across our planet. You´ll travel back in time to witness the Big Bang, be shaken by erupting volcanoes, fly over glaciers, dive into the... more
Auld Reekie Tours
45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh 103.5 miles away
Edinburgh´s Scariest Haunted Underground Ghost Tours as featured on ´Most Haunted Live´ on Halloween 2006 and again on Halloween 2008. Acclaimed as their scariest location ever. Tour includes Medieval Torture Museum, Working Witchcraft Temple,... more
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castle Hill, Royal Mile, Edinburgh 103.6 miles away
Visit the Scotch Whisky Experience for a sensational journey! Take a swirling, bubbling barrel ride through a replica distillery as you become part of the Whisky making process. Along the way you’ll hear the stories behind this magical craft, with... more
Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market Street, Edinburgh 103.6 miles away
Edinburgh Dungeon - deep in the heart of Scotland, buried beneath the paving stones of Edinburgh, lies the world´s most chillingly famous horror attraction. Step through its imposing portal and you are at once transported to the darker, sinister side... more
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh 103.7 miles away
Edinburgh Castle is famous worldwide as an icon of Scotland. Once the home of kings and queens it is now the country´s premier visitor attraction. It boasts a magnificent Great Hall, with an ornate ceiling and fine collection of weapons, plus... more
The Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh 104.9 miles away
For over forty years Britannia served the Royal Family, travelling over one million miles on 968 official visits. Now you are welcome on board, to discover the heart and soul of this very special royal residence. Starting at the Bridge and... more
Knowsley Safari Park
Prescot 105.0 miles away
Knowsley Safari Park has been one of the top all-day attractions in the North West for over 35 years. Visitors can see more than 500 mammals on its five-mile safari drive - including the famous Knowsley baboons - and then enjoy close-up views of... more
Edinburgh Zoo
Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh 105.1 miles away
Edinburgh Zoo was opened to the public on 22 July 1913, and was incorporated by Royal Charter later that year. The largest and most exciting wildlife attraction in Scotland, committed to the highest standards of animal welfare, conservation and... more
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