Discover and Explore County Durham

Explore County Durham . Durham is a sweeping emerald canvas with breathtaking dales,
a dramatic coastline, a vale steeped in history and a vibrant city at its heart.

Durham City, with its medieval past, has eagerly embraced the modern with its captivating mix of history and heritage with contemporary culture. The dramatic city skyline is one of the most stunning panoramas in Europe, and is dominated by the ‘UK’s number one landmark’ Durham Cathedral, and adjacent castle – a world heritage site.

The Durham Dales incorporating Teesdale, Weardale and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are home to breathtaking scenery and fascinating attractions including The Bowes Museum, a magnificent French-style chateau housing an impressive collection of European and fine arts, and medieval Raby Castle, home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. And don’t miss High Force – one of England’s largest waterfalls and a truly magnificent sight.
In the Vale of Durham you can step back in time and experience Beamish – The Living Museum of the North, winner of VisitEngland’s Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2012, or board a steam train at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon.

And the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast is waiting to be discovered, with its beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing headlands making it a stunning location and a must-visit.

Regional Resource Centre, Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RG

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How to Find the Beamish Museum.,

Langley Park, Co Durham, County Durham DH7 9TT

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Binchester Roman Fort ,Bishop Auckland
County Durham, DL14 8DJ
Binchester Roman Fort gives you an insight into what life was like for the Romans
Binchester Fort is currently closed.
It will re-open on Saturday April 19th, 2014 (Easter weekend)

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NRM Shildon, "Locomotion", Co Durham, DL4 1PQ
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Forest in Teesdale ,Co Durham , DL12 0XH , Telephone :01833 622209

High Force suddenly and spectacularly drops 70 feet into a plunge pool below, making it England's highest uninterrupted drop of water.

Opening Times for High Force in 2014 /2015: Click Here

Raby Castle is situated 20 miles further east at Staindrop.

Tweddle Farm , Filipoke Lane , Blackhall Colliery,
Hartlepool , TS27 4BT

If you want to experience a thrilling day out for the whole family, a visit to our animal farm will fill you with smiles. We've indoor and outdoor play areas, indoor and outdoor pedal go-kart tracks, crazy golf and loads more activities kids will love and an excellent variety of animals that will make any young face light up.

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Binchester Roman Fort

National Railway Museum at Shildon

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