Durham Attractions, Restaurants & Shops
Use our Durham sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to Durham, or browse by location using the map of attractions in Durham.
St. Mary and St. Cuthberts Church, Church Chare, , County Durham DH3 3QB
Tel +44 (0)191 388 3295
The Ankers House is an anchorage attached to the church with displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times. Model of Anchorites' living quarters.
Bowes Village, , County Durham DL12 9HP
Tel +44 (0)870 3331181
The massive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century tower keep, set within the earthworks of a Roman fort guarding the strategic Stainmore pass over the Pennines.
, County Durham DH7 6TR
Tel +44 (0)191 3719697
Open Farm and Adventure Trail. Over 10 acres of fun for all the family. Woodland trails and adventure activities. Meet the animals on the farm and relax while the children play in fresh air.
, County Durham DH3 3QH
Tel +44 (0)191 3886673
Chester-Le-Street hosts a 25 metre large pool with a learner pool, lessons are available as well as Aquafit Classes, 45 station fitness suite with a mixture of cardio and resistance equipment.
Frankland Lane, , County Durham DH1 5SZ
Tel +44 (0)191 384 8028
Crook Hall is a beautiful Grade I listed Medieval Manor House with a banquetting hall & 17th century Jacobean room. The gardens are also stunning, with a secret walled garden, a Shakespeare garden and many more.
Aykley Heads, , County Durham DH1 5TU
Tel +44 (0)191 384 2214
Durham Light Infantry Museum lets you enter the world of soldiers of County Durham and their families. There are brass bands and open air concerts in the summer.
Palace Green, , County Durham DH1 3RW
Tel +44 (0)191 374 3800
This world heritage castle is now used for University accommodation. Visitors can still tour around the castle which was developed from a Norman motte and bailey.
The Chapter Office, The College, , County Durham DH1 3EH
Tel +44 (0)191 386 4266
Durham Cathedral is the greatest Norman building in England. It is cherished not only for its architecture but also for its incomparable setting.
Saint Mary-le-Bow, North Bailey, , County Durham DH1 3ET
Tel +44 (0)191 384 5589
Impressively set in an old medieval church, this museum depicts the history of Durham from the 10C up to the present day through a series of displays, artefacts and models.
Elvet Hill, (off South Road), , County Durham DH1 3TH
Tel +44 (0)191 374 7911
The only museum devoted to oriental art in the UK. Displays include Chinese ceramics and jades, Japanese arts and crafts, Eastern religous artefacts and an Ancient Egyptian display.
Brasside, , County Durham DH1 5SH
Tel +44 (0)1913 866 528
Constructed around the tomb of the hermit St Godric, this 13C Benedictine priory is one of the most important monastic sites in the country. Set in beautiful surroundings near the river Wear.
, County Durham DH7 0TA
Tel +44 (0)1388 731333
Family fun set in attractive countryside with opportunity to see and touch animals at close quarters from chicks, pigs, goats, deer, sheep, donkeys, ponies to llamas and highland cattle.
Walkergate, , County Durham DH1 1SQ
Tel +44 (0)191 383 0300
Located within Durham city centre, this leisure centre has 20 lanes of bowling with the latest computerised technology.
The Old Fulling Mill, The Banks, , County Durham DH1 3EB
Tel +44 (0)191 374 3623
The Museum houses a range of material, mostly from North East England, but also from Central Europe, Ancient Greece and Rome.
Browns Boat House, Elvet Bridge, , County Durham DH1 3AF
Tel +44 (0)191 386 9525
See the cathedral, castle & 5 bridges on a 1 hour cruise aboard this 150 seater river cruiser. Historic and geographical commentary.
Church Chare, , County Durham DH3 3QB
Tel +44 (0)191 388 3295
Located on the initial site of the Cathedral, which was established in AD883, this medieval church today includes the Ankers House Museum.
13 Renny's Lane, Gillesgate Moor, , County Durham DH1 2RS
Tel +44 (0)191 386 0999
Top Gear Karting in Durham can give you karting in a disco atmosphere with ultra violet tubes, strobe and spotlights with music and smoke machines, but most importantly safety. This is karting and entertainment in one.
Hollingside Lane, , County Durham DH1 3TN
Tel +44 (0)191 374 7971
Includes a collection of tropical butterflies and minibeasts. Also plants from the Himalayas, China and various tropical and desert plants & a Mediterranean greenhouse.
, County Durham DH7 0JH
Built in 1147, this church contains stone from Longovicium Roman Fort, as well as a Roman altar & a 15C bell tower.
