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Things to do in Durham

Durham is a town in North East England, offering visitors a chance to explore its historic architecture and gardens. You can discover the grandeur of Durham Cathedral and the impressive Durham Castle during your stay. The town also features lovely spaces like Palace Green for a relaxing walk.

184 attractions & places to visit · Durham overview →

North Bailey, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 2795953★ Iconic📷 5

Cathedrals · North East England

Durham Cathedral

The greatest Romanesque building in Britain, shrine of St Cuthbert.

FreeGrade I♿👶↗ durhamcathedral.co.uk
Durham Castle★ Iconic📷 4

Castles · North East England

Durham Castle

Durham Castle — Grade I listed historic house museum in Durham, England, UK.

FreeGrade I👶↗ dur.ac.uk
Old pump, The College - geograph.org.uk - 7750767★ Iconic📷 5

Cathedrals · North East England

Durham Cathedral College

Durham Cathedral College in England North East, United Kingdom.

♿👶↗ durhamcathedral.co.uk
Palace Green★ Iconic📷 5

Gardens · North East England

Palace Green

Palace Green — green space in Durham, England.

🐕↗ durhamworldheritagesite.com
Durham Museum★ Iconic📷 3

Museums · North East England

Durham Museum

Durham Museum — museum, formerly a church, in Durham, England, United Kingdom.

Grade I♿👶↗ durhammuseum.co.uk
Sculpture of Gaia - geograph.org.uk - 3656261★ Iconic📷 4

Cathedrals · North East England

Hatfield College

Hatfield College in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Old pump, The College - geograph.org.uk - 7750767Flagship📷 4

Cathedrals · North East England

Durham Dean and Chapter Library

Durham Dean and Chapter Library in England North East, United Kingdom.

♿👶↗ durhamcathedral.co.uk
Allotments at Newton Hall - geograph.org.uk - 145004★ Iconic📷 3

Cathedrals · North East England

County Police Communication Tower

County Police Communication Tower in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Durham Station - geograph.org.uk - 5842933Flagship📷 4

Cathedrals · North East England

Durham railway station

Durham railway station in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free♿👶
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 5906287📷 4

Chapels · North East England

Miners Hall

Miners Hall in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 5906646📷 4

Cathedrals · North East England

Durham City congestion charge

Durham City congestion charge in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ durhamworldheritagesite.com
Durham, after the night before - geograph.org.uk - 4964898📷 4

Historic churches · North East England

St Chad's College

St Chad's College in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free↗ stchads.ac.uk
The Assembly Rooms📷 3

Theatres · North East England

The Assembly Rooms

The Assembly Rooms is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

♿↗ theassemblyroomstheatre.org
St Margaret's Church, Durham📷 3

Historic churches · North East England

St Margaret's Church, Durham

St Margaret's Church, Durham — church in Durham, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ stjam.f9.co.uk
Durham University Museum of Archaeology📷 3

Science centres · North East England

Durham University Museum of Archaeology

Durham University Museum of Archaeology — Archaeological museum at the University of Durham.

Free♿👶↗ durham.ac.uk
Prebends Bridge★ Iconic📷 4

Historic bridges · North East England

Prebends Bridge

Prebends Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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St Nicholas' Church, Durham📷 5

Historic churches · North East England

St Nicholas' Church, Durham

St Nicholas' Church, Durham — church building in Durham, England, UK.

Free↗ stnics.org.uk
Durham cathedral from across the river - geograph.org.uk - 3023561★ Iconic📷 3

Cathedrals · North East England

South Street

South Street in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 5906552📷 3

Watermills · North East England

Kepier

Kepier in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
The Wear beneath Penny Ferry Bridge, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 7505392📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Radisson Blu

Radisson Blu — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

↗ radissonhotels.com
Durham, after the night before - geograph.org.uk - 4964898📷 4

Castles · North East England

The Bailey

The Bailey in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Steps to Millennium Place, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 7868473📷 5

Cinemas · North East England

Gala

Gala — a cinema in scotland lowlands.

↗ galadurham.co.uk
River Wear, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 2480047📷 5

Cinemas · North East England

Odeon Luxe

Odeon Luxe — a cinema in scotland lowlands.

↗ pearlanddean.com
Drury Lane, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 7869242📷 6

Cafés · North East England

Flat White Kitchen

Flat White Kitchen — a café in scotland lowlands.

↗ flatwhitekitchen.com
Swan ^ Three Cygnets Public House Durham - geograph.org.uk - 2172404📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County — a hotel in scotland lowlands.

Church of St Margaret of Antioch, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 2479737📷 5

B&Bs · North East England

The Georgian Town House

The Georgian Town House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

Free↗ thegeorgiantownhousedurham.co.uk
The Colpitts Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 7950243📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

Colpitts Hotel

Colpitts Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ camra.org.uk
Durham, evening light and shade - geograph.org.uk - 6899855📷 5

B&Bs · North East England

Castle View Guest House

Castle View Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.

↗ castle-view.co.uk
Busker on bridge at bottom of Silver Street - geograph.org.uk - 2510542📷 5

Cafés · North East England

Tea 4 U

Tea 4 U — a café in scotland lowlands.

↗ t4.co.uk
Post Office, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 4407410📷 5

Cafés · North East England

Caffè Nero

Caffè Nero — a café in scotland lowlands. Cuisine: coffee shop. Brand: Caffè Nero.

↗ caffenero.com
Freeman's Place, Durham - geograph.org.uk - 2707295📷 5

Lidos & outdoor pools · North East England

Freeman's Quay Pool

Freeman's Quay Pool — a lido in scotland lowlands.

Statue of St Cuthbert - geograph.org.uk - 3656251📷 5

Museums · North East England

Durham Museum, Durham

Durham Museum, Durham — a other in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Post Boxes of the Future comes to Framwellgate Moor - geograph.org.uk - 8290520📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

Marquis Of Granby Public House

Marquis Of Granby Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Umbrellas in the High Street - geograph.org.uk - 7327554📷 5

Cafés · North East England

Muacha

Muacha — a café in scotland lowlands.

Kepier Hospital gate house 1333 - geograph.org.uk - 247458📷 3

Cathedrals · North East England

Kepier power station

Kepier power station in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Looking east along Claypath - geograph.org.uk - 6233253📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Big Jug Public House

The Big Jug Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.

Durham, the Castle and a corner of Palace Green - geograph.org.uk - 5355647Flagship📷 4

Palaces · North East England

Institute of Advanced Study

Institute of Advanced Study in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ dur.ac.uk
Durham Castle and Cathedral📷 3

UNESCO World Heritage · North East England

Durham Castle and Cathedral

Durham Castle and Cathedral — World Heritage site in Durham, County Durham, England, UK.

Playing fields, Durham School - geograph.org.uk - 3229650📷 5

Cathedrals · North East England

Durham School

Durham School in England North East, United Kingdom.

👶↗ durhamschool.co.uk
Durham - Boat Club from Elvet Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7291052📷 5

Other places · North East England

Durham Miners' Gala

Durham Miners' Gala in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ durhamminers.org
Elvet Bridge📷 5

Historic bridges · North East England

Elvet Bridge

Elvet Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
The Grey Tower - geograph.org.uk - 4259041📷 5

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Obelisk

Obelisk is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Ornamental pond in County Hall Grounds Durham City - geograph.org.uk - 1867815📷 4

Historic houses · North East England

Durham County Council

Durham County Council in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Virgin Voyager crossing Durham Viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 168670📷 4

Historic bridges · North East England

Framwelgate

Framwelgate in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ lumiere-festival.com
Modern buildings overlooking River Wear - geograph.org.uk - 6940121📷 4

Historic bridges · North East England

Framwellgate Bridge

Framwellgate Bridge in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Durham, Lambton Street and the railway viaduct - geograph.org.uk - 4150771📷 4

Historic houses · North East England

County Hospital, Durham

County Hospital, Durham in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ unitestudents.com
Entrance to Durham City Angling Club lake Brasside - geograph.org.uk - 246594📷 4

Theme parks · North East England

Brasside

Brasside in England North East, United Kingdom.

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The Marquis of Granby - geograph.org.uk - 2375826📷 4

Historic houses · North East England

Framwellgate Moor

Framwellgate Moor in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Durham Castle - The North Range - geograph.org.uk - 7292324📷 4

Castles · North East England

University College

University College in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free👶↗ dur.ac.uk
War memorial outside St. John's Church, Neville's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 8216945📷 4

Museums · North East England

Durham Miners Heritage Centre

Durham Miners Heritage Centre in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Litter bin on path by Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 2510460📷 4

Other places · North East England

University College Boat Club

University College Boat Club in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free♿↗ ucbc.co.uk
The Duke of Wellington - geograph.org.uk - 8246062📷 4

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Ustinov College

Ustinov College in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
War memorial outside St. John's Church, Neville's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 8216945📷 4

Memorials & monuments · North East England

Neville's Cross

Neville's Cross in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Durham city, Owengate - geograph.org.uk - 5213167📷 4

Other places · North East England

Durham University

Durham University in England North East, United Kingdom.

Belmont Viaduct📷 4

Historic bridges · North East England

Belmont Viaduct

Belmont Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Maiden's Bower round cairn📷 4

Archaeological sites · North East England

Maiden's Bower round cairn

Maiden's Bower round cairn — archaeological site in Durham, England, UK.

Free🐕
Neptune📷 4

Heritage railway stations · North East England

Neptune

Neptune — Public artwork (sculpture).

Free♿
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark - geograph.org.uk - 5906287📷 4

Public art & sculpture · North East England

W. H. Patterson

W. H. Patterson — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Crook Hall - geograph.org.uk - 5893424📷 4

Public art & sculpture · North East England

Longfellow

Longfellow — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

🐕↗ nationaltrust.org.uk
The Duke of Wellington - geograph.org.uk - 8246062📷 4

Public art & sculpture · North East England

China

China — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ en.moe.gov.cn