Attractions
Things to see and do in and around Durham
Durham City
In Durham City you will find historic buildings, bridges, museums & galleries, churches, guided walks, Durham University, shopping and lots more.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/370
Durham Tourist Information
www.durhamtourism.co.uk
Durham Cathedral
http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/
Durham Castle
http://www.dur.ac.uk/university.college/
Durham Botanic Gardens
http://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden/
High Force Waterfall
A beautiful woodland walk leads you to this 21 metre drop waterfall.
www.rabycastle.com/high_force.htm
Oriental Museum
http://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum/
Durham Indoor Markets
http://www.durhammarkets.co.uk/
Gala Theatre & Cinema
http://www.galadurham.co.uk/
Fowlers Yard
http://www.fowlersyarddurham.co.uk/
Bowes Museum
Designed by the French architect Jules Pellechet, The Bowes Museum was designed and purpose-built as a public art gallery.
www.bowesmuseum.org.uk
Beamish Museum
Set in over 300 acres of countryside, Beamish Open Air Museum recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s.
www.beamish.org.uk
Locomotion National Railway Museum
http://www.locomotion.uk.com/
Durham Light Infantry Museum
http://county.durham.gov.uk/sites/dli/Pages/WelcomePage.aspx
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle's history dates back to Roman times. The town offers a host of family-run shops, some excellent pubs and the medieval ruins of the 12th Century Castle.
www.barnard-castle.com
Raby Castle
At Raby Castle you can see herds of deer roaming the surrounding grounds, enjoy the ornamental gardens, relax in the tearooms and shop for unusual gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop.
www.rabycastle.com
Hardwick Country Park
http://www.durham.gov.uk/durhamcc/usp.nsf/pws/Durham+wildlife+sites+-+Hardwick+Country+Park
Metro Centre
All of your favourite high street shops under one roof. Metroland is great for the kids.
www.metrocentre-gateshead.co.uk
Guided Walks
http://www.durhamonfoot.com/tours.html
Other Useful Links
http://www.visitcountydurham.com/site/home
http://www.onenortheast.co.uk/page/cultureandtourism.cfm
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