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.
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Air Ambulance Heroics Inspire County Durham Woman to Help Secure Charity’s Future
A County Durham woman whose life was saved by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has thrown her support behind the charity’s new £2.5 million fundraising appeal. Samantha Hymers, 29, from Chilton, sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision on the A167 near Newton Aycliffe on 15 July 2019. Two helicopters from GNAAS attended […]
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Durham County Council Begins Construction on Energy-Efficient Homes in Burnhope
Construction has begun on 32 new council homes in the County Durham village of Burnhope. Durham County Council has started work on the affordable housing development at Greenwood Avenue, marking the latest step in its five-year plan to deliver new council homes across the county. The scheme, delivered in partnership with T. Manners & Sons, […]
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Free Glasses and Care Bring Confidence to Homeless Community in Durham
In a bid to make eye care more accessible within the local community, Specsavers Bishop Auckland hosted a dedicated in-store clinic for people experiencing homelessness in County Durham, supported by team members from the Barnard Castle and Newton Aycliffe branches. Held on 28 September at the Bishop Auckland store on 45 Newgate Street, the event […]
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£500,000 Thriving Together Fund Launched to Support County Durham Communities
A new funding scheme has been launched to help community groups and organisations across County Durham. Durham County Council, working in partnership with Point North, has introduced the Thriving Together programme, which will provide funding to the county’s voluntary and community sector to deliver vital support for local residents. An annual fund of £500,000 has […]
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