AttractionsCounty Durham

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:…
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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…
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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:…
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Gardens used as horticultural students' training grounds include formal beds, water garden, arboretum and woodland garden. Plant Centre. Coffee Shop.Open: Daily 10am ‐ 4pm.…
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Opened in 1760, visited by John Wesley and now the world's oldest Methodist chapel in continuous use occasional services ‐ enquire for dates. Primitive Methodist and leading mining displays.Open: Throughout year at all reasonable times ‐ local key holders listed by door.…
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Dating from the 12th Century and featuring the original door, 13th Century font, 15th Century civilian brasses and Eden family memorials.Open: 1 May ‐ 30 Sept, Saturday and Sunday 1.30pm ‐ 4.30pm and at daily Mass times.…
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Present church dates from 11th Century, on site of even earlier building. Interesting Norman and Mediaeval features, including important 12th Century paintings of St Cuthbert.Open: May to Sept incl Saturday 2pm ‐ 4pm. Key available locally for visits at other times ‐ to arrange telephone…
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Cathedral church and shrone of St Cuthbert from 883 to 995AD. While at Chester‐le‐Street Aldred added the Saxon Gloss to the Lindisfarne Gospels.Open: Easter to end of Oct, Monday ‐ Saturday and Bank Holidays 10am ‐ 3.30pm.Closed Sunday and Thursday mornings and during Services.Nov ‐ Easter,…
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Ruined 12th Century Premonstratensian Abbey in a picturesque setting above the River Tees.Open: All times dueing daylight hours.…
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Acient ecclesiastical centre with Saxon origins. Points of special interest include early Norman font, Jacobean pews and pulpit and Mediaeval windows.Open: May ‐ Sept incl Thursday 2pm ‐ 4pm.…
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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. Visitor Centre within Cafe.Open: Garden ‐ daily.Visitor Centre, daily, Mar ‐ Oct 10am ‐ 5pm, Nov ‐ Feb…
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