Attractions and Places to Visit in Durham
The River Wear loops around the Romanesque Durham Cathedral and Norman Durham Castle. North of the castle, 13th-century, medieval Crook Hall is home to gardens and a maze. South of the river, Durham University offers a Botanic Garden with woodland and tropical plants, and the Oriental Museum exhibiting Asian, Egyptian and Middle Eastern artefacts.
Places to Stay in Durham
Comfortable rooms and 24-hour room services are waiting for you with a bonus of very friendly and welcoming environment at every accommodation of Durham. With indoor pools, gyms, events and activities you will never get bored and will enjoy the stay.
Sports and Activities
If you like to get outdoors and active then escape to the countryside and discover the breathtaking surroundings of the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoying festivals and events, games, parks, fishing, cycling, boating, golf, watersports and much more.
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Food and Drinks
From fine dining and afternoon tea to pop-up markets and humble street food, Durham is packed with options to suit any mood offering any and every cuisine you can think of.
Why not try our homestyle dish cooked very slowly to give a delicious, distinctive taste? This special is constantly changing
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Delicious coffee, exquisite cake, and an unmissable brunch, all served in a beautifully renovated 17th century townhouse
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The Head of Steam pub provides you with the best home cooked food and the finest selection of beers, ales and spirits from around the world.
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The Court Inn is a traditional pub in the heart of Durham City with a restaurant and bar, offering 8 real ales, a selection of single malts, fine wines, spirits & cocktails.
Shopping & Fashion in Durham
Durham has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.
Local Services
Visitors, students and residents of Durham can find information about local services and amenities or visit Events to find out more about local events or Local Traders about local tradespeople.
Properties for Sale & Rent
Estate agencies in Durham are offering a great variety of properties on the area's favourite locations. In Durham you can find an excellent selection of properties for sale and rent.
Things to do
Enjoy a family day out in Durham, with different things to do whatever the weather. Explore green spaces, laser tag and play centres.
Health and Wellbeing in Durham
Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around Durham. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in Durham’s best beauty salons.
~Things to do in Durham, Activities and Family Activities in Durham~
Durham High School
A leading Independent Day School providing a lively, friendly and caring community for girls aged 3 - 18
Care Connect
Care Connect is County Durham's emergency contact service that gives you support to remain living independently in your home.
~Latest Durham Lifestyle & Culture News~
Making Travel More Active across County Durham
Residents in County Durham now have even more opportunities to get on their bikes or enjoy their surroundings on foot. Durham County Council’s ambitious plan to create an active travel corridor in Newton Aycliffe is now complete following £650,000 in funding from the government’s Active Travel Fund. The corridor runs alongside the A167 between Moore […]
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Steven Moore Solo Concert on His Yamaha Five-octave Marimba
As people get older, the potential of achieving their dreams gets put to one side. Steven Moore ignored people’s negative comments and set out to achieve his dream of becoming a soloist. Despite the national lockdown and undergoing several surgeries for his Crohn’s disease, Steven achieved his master’s degree in music performance and is now looking […]
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Have Your Say on Plans to Protect Beauty Spots from Anti-social Behaviour
County Durham residents are being encouraged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot. Durham County Council is seeking views on its plans to establish a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the area around Low Force, High Force and Gibson’s Cave. […]
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Calling at Ushaw – All aboard for vintage rail travel posters
From Edinburgh to London & Beyond: A collection of 40 original railway posters from the LNER mainline – on display at Ushaw…
Ushaw welcomes world-acclaimed choir Tenebrae for intimate Durham concert
Ushaw, Durham’s historic house, chapels and gardens, welcomes multi award-winning and Grammy nominated British choir Tenebrae to perform in St Cuthbert’s Chapel…
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