Welcome to Durham
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Durham - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Durham to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Durham as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Durham.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Durham.
Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair 2024 Get ready for a delightful day out The Brancepeth Castle Christmas Craft Fair is a fantastic event showcasing the best of the North Easts arts and crafts. Held in the stunning setting of Brancepeth Castle this…
.Event Summary: Book Club Meeting ‐ Small Things Like These by Claire KeeganIt is 1985 in an Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas Bill Furlong a coal and timber merchant faces his busiest season. As he does the rounds…
.Community Coffee Morning‐everyone welcomeCome and meet others in your local community in the warm and accessible surroundings of Merryoaks Community Hall. See what is available and let us know what you would like to see happening at the Hall. Along with the…
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…
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,…
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 ‐…
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Durham, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐378 0075 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club golf courseclub.…
12.5 mile walk along former railway in the Derwent Valley from Swalwell to Lydgett's Junction, Consett. Includes Thornley Woodlands Centre near Winlaton Mill, picnic areas at Ebchester, Shotley Bridge and Rowlands Gill, Derwenthaugh Park and a Visitor Centre at Swalwell.Open: Telephone for details…
Swimming pool at Durham Baths in Durham, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐384 3143 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Durham? See our list of attractions in Durham, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
