What's on inDurham


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.

Tourist information Durham

Tourist Information

Everything you need to know if you're visiting Durham as a visitor or a resident.

Hotels in Durham

Book a hotel in Durham

Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.

Restaurants in Durham

Restaurants in Durham

Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Durham.

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Forthcoming events in Durham

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DEC
Christmas Tea, Cake and Chat
Merryoaks Community Hall

.I am sure you will be able to squeeze in one more mince pie. There will be the usual chance for a chat and to grab a book or a jigsaw before we settle down for Christmas a representative of the Parish…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07557 978580
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DEC
Christmas Music and Crafts
Merryoaks Community Hall

.Music crafts cakes biscuit decorating and lots more.Category: CommunityLocalCommunity…

Category: Miscellaneous

TEL: 07557 978580
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27
DEC
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Durham Cathedral

Enjoy an exceptional musical evening in the days after Christmas with a performance of Vivaldis timeless classic The Four Seasonsin the spectacular candlelit setting of Durham Cathedral. The programme also includes much‐loved works by Pachelbel Bach and Corelli the ideal…

TEL: 03336 664466
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Tourist Attractions


Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum

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…

Croxdale Hall

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,…

Durham Castle

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:…

Topgun Paintball

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…

Sedgefield Pottery

Working pottery.Hand thrown and decorated stoneware and terracotta items for sale.Open:Monday‐ Saturday excluding Wednesday 9am ‐ 5.30pm, Wednesday 9am ‐ 12 noon.…

Killhope, North of England Lead Mining Museum

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 more?

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.


Updated: 14/12/2024 03:44:46

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