• Durham is a beautiful historic city in northeast England, just a few hours ride from London.
  • The River Wear loops around the magnificent Romanesque Durham Cathedral and Norman Durham Castle, now home to Durham University.
  • North of the castle is the medieval Crook Hall with beautiful gardens and a maze.
  • South of the river is the Durham University Botanic Garden with woodland and greenhouses filled with tropical plants.
  • The best way to explore this ancient city is by taking one of the walking tours, or strolling along the river on the Durham Riverside Walk trail.

1. Durham Cathedral ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Durham Cathedral
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2. Beamish - The Living Museum of the North ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
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3. Hardwick Park

Hardwick Park
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4. Durham Castle

Durham Castle
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5. Durham Town Hall

Durham Town Hall
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6. Durham University Botanic Garden

Durham University Botanic Garden
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7. Durham University Museum of Archaeology

Durham University Museum of Archaeology
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8. Wharton Park

Wharton Park
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9. Auckland Castle

Auckland Castle
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10. Hamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest
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11. High Force Waterfall

High Force Waterfall
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12. Palace Green Library

Palace Green Library
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13. Walking tour of Durham

Walking tour of Durham
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14. Diggerland

Diggerland
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15. Crook Hall & Gardens

Crook Hall & Gardens
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16. Old Durham Gardens

Old Durham Gardens
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17. The Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum
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18. Durham Riverside Walk

Durham Riverside Walk
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