AttractionsDurham

One of England's most impressive Mediaeval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord barnards family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Also deer park, walled gardens, coach and carriage collection, woodland adventure playground, picnic area, tearooms and gift shop.Open:Easter:…

Founded in 1093, this magnificent Norman cathedral is the shrone of St Cuthbert and one of the great architectural experiences in Europe. Together with the adjacent castle, it is a World Heritage site.Cathedral Opening Times & PricesMonday ‐ Saturday 9.30am ‐ 6.15pm, Sun 12.30pm ‐ 5pm, extended…

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…

Killhope winner of the Guardian's Family Friendly Award 2004 is a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction,' where you can discover the lives of Lead Mining families. As part of this discovery come and see 'Magnificent Minerals' a temporary exhibition extended for 2005. This eye‐catching display of…

New attraction planned to open July 2004. Steam railway running 5 miles beside the River Wear between Wolsingham and Stanhope in the Durham Dales.Open: Planned to open 17 July then open daily until 3 Oct. Also open 4,5,11,12,18,19, 26‐31 Dec and 1 and 2 Jan…

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

Once principal country residence of the Prince Bishops and now the official residence of the Bishop of Durham. The staterooms and chapel, one of the largest private chapels in Europe are open to the public. Adjacent Bishops Deer Park with 18th Century Deer House.Open: CastleEaster…

Imposing Norman stronghold, now extensive ruins standing high above the River Tees. Inclusive audio tour.Open: 1 April ‐ 30 Sept, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 6pm.1 to 31 Oct, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 4pm.1 Nov ‐ 31 March open Thursday to…

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:…

Medieval, Marvellous and Magnificent One of the largest and most impressive of English medieval castles, Raby Castle, in County Durham, Northumbria, provides a wonderful day out for all the family.Wonder at its towers, turrets, embattled walls, interiors and artworks from the Medieval, Regency and Victorian periods.See the herds…

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,…

Darlington Railway Centre & Museum is located on the 1825 route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the world's first steam‐worked public railway. The site encompasses three significant Stockton & Darlington Railway buildings of the 1830s50s: North Road Passenger Station, the Goods Shed and Hopetown Carriage Works.…

A superb re‐creation of an 18th century seaport, telling the story of life at sea at the time of Nelson, Napoleon and the Battle of Trafalgar which dares you to experience life aboard a real British Naval frigate two centuries ago. Become entranced by the world of fighting…

HMS Trincomalee 1817 is berthed afloat at Hartlepoo's Maritime Experience in North East England, where a major award‐winning restoration and interpretation of the Ship was completed in the early summer of 2001. HMS Trincomalee 1817 represents the pinnacle of the ship restorer's craft and visitors can now savour…

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…

New attraction planned to open September 2004 ‐ the first ever out‐station for the National Railway Museum and the region's first branch of a national museum. It will feature a revamped Timothy Hackworth Museum together with a new 6,000 square metre single storey collections centre housing NRM…

High Horse founded 1760, one of only four chapels listed in Jenkins Englands Thousand Best Churches, is the world's oldest Methodist chapel still in continuous weekly use. Wesley preached here and the adjoinging small folk museum includes a Wesley room, 1870 Cottage room, local history and mineral…

Studio and workshops of stained glass artist Maralyn O'Keefe. Gallery features glass, ceramics, paintings, metalwork and textiles by over 100 regional artists.Open: Monday ‐ Saturday 9am ‐ 5pm. Sunday 11am ‐ 4pm.…

42nd Street Nightclub in Hartlepool, Cleveland. Contact venue on telephone number 01429 866682 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

Riverside site operated by Derwentside District Council. Woodland walk, plenty of space for children and refurbished play area featuring exciting play equipment. Visitor Infromation and shop.Open: Telephone for details.…

Angels Bar Nightclub in Stockton‐on‐Tees, Cleveland. Contact venue on telephone number 01642 606046 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…

At Fowlers Yard visitors can see artists and craftspeople at work and purchase hand made arts and crafts. Creative processes include glassmaking, painting, micro‐brewing, textile art, embrioderycostume making, design photography and metal furniture making.Open: Daily Tuesday ‐ Saturday 10.30am ‐ 5.30pm saturday 5pm.Hart Interior DesignTuesday ‐…

Barnard Castle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01833 630267 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Barnard Castle Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Beamish Park Golf Club ‐ golf course in Stanley, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐370 1984 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Beamish Park Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Swimming pool at Belle Vue Swimming Centre in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 218161 for opening times and entrance costs.…

Billingham Golf Club ‐ golf course in Billingham, Cleveland. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01642 533816 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Billingham Golf Club golf courseclub.…

Birtley Golf Club ‐ golf course in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐410 2207 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Birtley Golf Club golf courseclub.…

SnookerPool Hall at Birtley Snooker Club in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐410 8750 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…

Swimming pool at Birtley Swimming Baths in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐433 5775 for opening times and entrance costs.…

Exhibitionevents space with changing exhibition programme featuring displays of local interest, including arts and heritage. Permanent exhibition on history of Bishop Auckland.Open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am ‐ 4pm.Check opening hours before visiting.…

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…

Founded in 1093, this magnificent Norman cathedral is the shrone of St Cuthbert and one of the great architectural experiences in Europe. Together with the adjacent castle, it is a World Heritage site./pp/ppCathedral Opening Times & Prices/pp/ppMonday - Saturday 9.30am - 6.15pm, Sun 12.30pm - 5pm, extended…

Killhope winner of the Guardian's Family Friendly Award 2004 is a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction,' where you can discover the lives of Lead Mining families. As part of this discovery come and see 'Magnificent Minerals' a temporary exhibition extended for 2005. This eye-catching display of…