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.
~Things To See in Durham~
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.
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.
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.
~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~
Raby Castle Blooms with First-Ever Spring Garden Fair This May Bank Holiday
Bulbs have been planted and seeds sown ahead of the inaugural Spring Garden Fair at County Durham’s Raby Castle for the early May Bank Holiday weekend. Raby Castle, Park and Gardens’ brand-new event will be a highlight of the lifestyle destination’s calendar, taking place over three days from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May amongst […]
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Free Social Care Training Returns in County Durham to Support New Careers
County Durham residents are being offered support to start working in social care. County Durham Care Academy, which is run by Durham County Council, is launching another ‘Pathways to Careers’ programme later this month, to help people develop the skills needed for the sector. The free course, which is delivered part-time by DurhamLearn, is designed […]
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Global Economics Seminar
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Durham Town Hall to Host Unique Brass Collaboration with Luke Royalty and Sisi
Durham Brass Festival has announced a unique showcase event which will see some of the region’s brightest new talent team up with professional brass players to give their music a whole new dimension. Featuring Darlington’s Luke Royalty and Middlesbrough’s Sisi, Brassed On is set to take place on Friday 14 July at Durham Town Hall, […]
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