Guidebook for County Durham
Sightseeing
Durham Cathedral
Durham Castle is University College and so you can only visit on an organised tour. They are usually run by one of the students and very good and not very expensive. Visit the World Heritage Visitor Centre in Owengate, near the Castle for a ticket
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Durham Castle
Durham Castle is University College and so you can only visit on an organised tour. They are usually run by one of the students and very good and not very expensive. Visit the World Heritage Visitor Centre in Owengate, near the Castle for a ticket
I really like Raby Castle it has a deer park, great gardens and a good cafe. The Castle is very well presented and well worth a visit
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Raby Castle
I really like Raby Castle it has a deer park, great gardens and a good cafe. The Castle is very well presented and well worth a visit
Beamish, iMuziyam Wamkelekileyo WaseNtshonalanga
A museum designed to look like a French Chateau in Teesdale, it is beautiful. The silver swan automaton is operated once a day at 2 pm so if you go well worth being there then.
Bowes
A museum designed to look like a French Chateau in Teesdale, it is beautiful. The silver swan automaton is operated once a day at 2 pm so if you go well worth being there then.
Amathunjwa kaHigh Force
Alston RoadSunderland Museum, Winter Gardens
Burdon RoadBotanic Garden
South RoadOriental Museum
South RoadOriental Museum
South RoadWell worth a trip
Locomotion
St Nicholas’ Church (St Nic's)
Here you will find more information on the World Heritage site in Durham and what to see and do in the city
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
7 OwengateHere you will find more information on the World Heritage site in Durham and what to see and do in the city
In St Mary le Bow Church, North Bailey very near the cathedral
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Durham Museum
40 N BaileyIn St Mary le Bow Church, North Bailey very near the cathedral
Visit the castle here, it was the home of the Bishops of Durham. it is an interesting tour and has a good café. You can also walk in the grounds
The Auckland Project
Market PlaceVisit the castle here, it was the home of the Bishops of Durham. it is an interesting tour and has a good café. You can also walk in the grounds
Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium - English Heritage Site
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Liberty WayBeaches
Crimdon Beach is beautiful, this is my favourite beach. There is lots of sand and you can walk for miles without seeing very many people. Check the tides as it is most impressive at low tide. You can also walk into Crimdon Dene from the beach.
This beach doesn’t have facilities but you might find an ice cream van or a burger van at the car park.
Crimdon Beach
Coast RoadThe beach at Sunderland is impressive and you can drive all the way along the coast road from the mouth of the River Wear in Sunderland to the mouth of The Tyne in South Shields. There are lots of places to stop and take a walk on the beach or the cliff tops and have a coffee or an ice cream.
Sunderland Beach Front
The beach at Sunderland is impressive and you can drive all the way along the coast road from the mouth of the River Wear in Sunderland to the mouth of The Tyne in South Shields. There are lots of places to stop and take a walk on the beach or the cliff tops and have a coffee or an ice cream.
Seaham is the nearest coast to Durham City, it has a promenade, but the beach is mainly pebbles, you will get some sand at low tide. People come here to collect sea glass. You can walk to Seaham Harbour and get a coffee etc on the way.
This was our go to beach when we were kids.
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Seaham Beach
22 North RdSeaham is the nearest coast to Durham City, it has a promenade, but the beach is mainly pebbles, you will get some sand at low tide. People come here to collect sea glass. You can walk to Seaham Harbour and get a coffee etc on the way.
This was our go to beach when we were kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Queens Head
2 Sherburn RoadThe Queens Head is a pub that does food as well.
Food Scene
Vennels Café
71 Saddler Stthis is a great place for lunch or a coffee
Patisserie Valerie
38 High Stgreat cakes
Shopping
Durham Market Hall
Market PlaceOutdoor walks and sights
Amathunjwa kaHigh Force
Alston RoadI-Hardwick Country Park
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Be prepared for changes in the weather
The weather can be changeable so remember to bring something warm and something waterproof.
the city is very hilly so if you intend to walk a lot bring some comfy shoes