Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Durham
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Durham are listed below.
Raby Castle (Historic House)
Staindrop, Darlington, Durham
Highlights include the Barons' Hall where 700 knights gathered to plot a rebellion against Elizabeth I, a splendid Victorian octagonal drawing room with one of the... more
Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon (Museum / Art Gallery)
Locomotion, Shildon, Durham
Also on display is the prototype Deltic, and interactive exhibits. Steam train rides are available throughout the summer and there is an exciting events programme... more
Barceló Redworth Hall Hotel (Spa)
Redworth, Newton Aycliffe, Durham
With over 35 years of dedicated research into the science of Aromatherapy, Decléor's heritage, unrivalled expertise, pioneering advancements and progressive sensorial experiences has made them the... more
Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Beamish, Chester-le-Street, Durham
People from the past welcome visitors and interpret how the people of the North of England lived and work... more
Durham University Oriental Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Elvet Hill, Durham
Included in the displays are ceramics, sculptures, jade and paintings. A new gallery dedicated to China in the 20th century concentrates on the Imperial court, arts... more
Seaton Carew Golf Club (Golf Course)
Tees Road, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, Durham
The Brabazon course incorporates 14 of the original holes and the four new holes coming into play at the turn and with a par of 73... more
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club (Golf Course)
Durham
The first thing you notice are the rippling fairways and the second, ninth and 10th (played in the shadow of the castle) are three of the... more
Diggerland (Attraction / Activity)
Langley Park, Durham
There are great opportunities to take photos, or learn about the workings of the machines from the fully trained Instructors constantly on hand. Diggerland is a... more
Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, Bishop Auckland, Durham
See how miners lived and worked. Woodland walk & picnic site... more
The Bowes Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Barnard Castle, Durham
There is fine dining in the acclaimed Café Bowes, plus quality gifts & souvenirs in the shop. The beautiful grounds include a parterre garden, fountain and... more
Broom Mill Day Spa (Spa)
High Hill House Farm, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, Durham
Come and visit us at BROOM MILL DAY SPA - the perfect place to learn how to relax over and over again... more
The DLI Museum & Durham Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Aykley Heads, Durham
The museum building also houses The Durham Art Gallery which offers a varied programme of exhibitions throughout the year on arts, crafts, design and illustration, talks... more
Preston Hall Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
There is a typical local street of the 1890s with resident crafts-people displaying their skills that include making toys, boats, shoes, printing and decorative ironwork... more
Durham Cathedral (Attraction / Activity)
The Chapter Office, The College, Durham
Entry is free though donations are welcome in order to keep the wonderful interior of Durham Cathedral open to the public. There are many aspects of... more
Headlam Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf (Spa)
Headlam, Near Gainford, Darlington, Durham
The design reflects the rural surroundings with a contemporary edge; earthy colours, natural stone, bespoke joinery and stunning mosaic tiles all contribute to a truly relaxing... more