MuseumsPeterlee

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…
Distance: 7.1 miles away

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…
Distance: 9.7 miles away

Bear making demonstrations contact for details from artist in residence. Advice on bear designingmaking. Exhibitions, events and hand made artist bears on sale, plus bear making supplies.Open: Monday ‐ Saturday 10am ‐ 5.30pm, Also Sunday in Dec 11am ‐ 5pm.…
Distance: 9.1 miles away

The museum at this family friendly attraction features The Durham Light Infantry with emphasis on WW1 and WW2 and looks at Durham Home Front life during WW2. Regiment's archive housed in nearby County Record Office. Durham Art Gallery presents an exciting exhibitionevents programme. Open: …
Distance: 9.5 miles away

Local history museum in historic church telling Durham's story from 10th Century. Displays, models, artefacts and hands‐on activities. Changing exhibitions, videos, brass rubbing and shop.Open: April, May & Oct, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday 2pm ‐ 4.30pm, June daily 2pm ‐ 4.30pm, July, August…
Distance: 10.2 miles away

Discover a superb collection of over 3,000 medals awarded to over 1,000 men who served in one of the finest County Regiments The Durham Light Infantry. Here you will find the medals of Durham soldiers who fought in the Regiment from the Peninsular War battles against Napoleon…
Distance: 9.5 miles away

Giant Screen visitor attraction offering an insight into Durham's fascinating past. Sacred Journey is a specially commissioned film featuring the life of St Cuthbert and the birth place of Durham City.Open: Daily, screening at 11am and 12 noon.…
Distance: 9.2 miles away

Exciting hands‐on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day.In the Museum discover the history of the City from its prehistoric past to the present day in exciting displays interpreting the collections with hands‐on exhibits, computer interactives and…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

Archaeological museum with material from excavations in and around the City. Temporary exhibitions and regular events, including workshops and activity days.Open: Nov ‐ March, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11.30am ‐ 3.30pm, April ‐ Oct daily 11am ‐ 4pm.…
Distance: 9.3 miles away

Only museum of its kind in the Country devoted entirely to Oriental art and archaeology. Collections range from prehistoric Egypt and China to the work of living artists. Temporary exhibition programmes.Open: Monday ‐ Friday 10am ‐ 5pm, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday 12 noon ‐…
Distance: 9.3 miles away

The museum houses the world's oldest lifeboat ‐ 'The Zetland' built in 1802. Other exhibits include a replica fisherman's cottage, a collection of Redcar crested china, model ships and local memorabilia.Open: May ‐ Wed, Sat & Sun 11am ‐ 4pm1 June ‐ 30 Sept ‐ every…
Distance: 14.8 miles away