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There's plenty to do and see in County Durham!
...so much historical interest waiting to be explored in County Durham. Barnard Castle, Raby Castle and Durham City are all close by and waiting to be discovered.
Why not visit Beamish, Britain's favourite open air museum, vividly recreating life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s.
The awesome Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle are two of the biggest tourist attractions in the region.
Must visit attractions in County Durham
The North East's Cultural City
Welcome to Durham, the North East’s cultural city and county. If you love culture, then you’re in the right place. To find out what's going on across the whole county - in museums and galleries, in theatres and open spaces Click Here
Locomotion at Shildon
Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon, only 4 miles from the Manor House Hotel, is a great family day out and was recently named the UK's best free venue by Rough Guide. For more visit: www.locomotion.uk.com
Durham Cathedral & Castle
The iconic Cathedral and castle World Heritage Site was one of the first ever to be designated and is one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture on the planet More...
Beamish Museum
Beamish, the North of England Open Air museum, vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early 1900s. More ...
The Bowes Museum
One of the country's most fascinating museum experiences, created over 100 years ago, contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North. More...
Durham University Botanic Garden
18 acre garden in mature woodland with exotic trees from America and the Himalayas. Prince Bishops Garden, tropical house, cactus house, butterflies and insects, plant sales. More...
Raby Castle
One of England's most impressive medieval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. More...
Crook Hall and Gardens
4 acre gardens surround a restored Medieval Hall. Includes secret walled garden, Shakespeare garden, Cathedral garden and silver and white garden, moat pool and meadow with maze. More...
High Force
The largest waterfall in England. A woodland walk leads you to the spectacular site. Relax, unwind and marvel at this magnificent natural attraction. More...
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