Welcome to Durham
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Durham - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Durham to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Durham as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Durham .
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Durham .
.The BA Hons Fashion Design and Promotion at Sunderland helps students to consider the whole fashion market analyse future trends develop brands garment construction learn the marketing mix understand visual merchandising create promotional materials learn graphic design styling and photography as well…
A three day summer craft fair held at Brancepeth Castle near Durham. Over 60 stalls of amazing crafts inside the castle and in the courtyard.Crafts include Fine Art photography jewellery textiles pottery glass leather craft woodwork skin care clothing household items up‐cycling…
Britain&8217;s Best Museum Period Living & Traditional Homes &8216;2005 Best of British Awards&8217; and &8216;Living Museum of the Year 2004&8217; Good Britain Guide, Beamish is one of the region&8217;s leading tourist attractions. It vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early…
The Salvin family home since 1402, Croxdale is now seen as an 18th Century re‐casing of an earlier Tudor building. Mid‐Georgian rooms with Rococo ceilings, private chapel and fine gardens.Open: House by Appointment OnlyTuesday and Wednesday from first Tuesday in may to second Wednesday in July,…
Dating from 1072, one of England's largest surviving Norman castles and grandest Romanesque palaces. Seat of the Price Bishops until 1832 and now part of a World Heritage Site. Housing University College, Durham Universitys Foundation College, it is a conference, banqueting and holiday centre in vacations.Open:…
We are the only UKPSF Accredited Paintball Venue in the North East near to Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham, making us ideal for Newcastle Stag Parties and Hen activity days out.Our vast site is split into themed zones and is ideal for Corporate and Teambuilding events, where you can…
Working pottery. Hand thrown and decorated stoneware and terracotta items for sale.Open: Monday‐ Saturday excluding Wednesday 9am ‐ 5.30pm, Wednesday 9am ‐ 12 noon.…
Winner of The Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award 2003, Killhope explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Park Level Mine underground experience, Northern England's largest working water wheel and hands‐on activities. Visitor Centre with shop, cafe and World's largest Spar Box exhibition. Woodland…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Durham ? See our list of attractions in Durham , including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
