Durham Attractions
Durham boasts a huge range of cultural attractions. From industrial heritage to art collections, ancient castles to exotic gardens, rail heritage to religious heritage, it's got it all.
The iconic Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage site was the first to be designated and is one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture on the planet.
There are castles and historic houses filled with dazzling art and furniture collections. While The Bowes Museum is home to European art and the famous mechanical Silver Swan dating back to 1773. Or step back in time at Beamish Museum and experience life in the North in the 1800s and 1900s.
Marvel at the work of Saxon stonemasons who created Esomb's tiny church, a place of worship for over 1400 years! Hop aboard a steam engine at Locomotion in Shildon, ride the world's oldest existing line at Tanfield Railway or pop on a hard hat and head down the mine at Killhope, the North of England Mining Museum. Delve into the tropical collections in the University Botanical Garden or meander through the themed borders at Crook Hall.
The dramatic 14thC castle built by the mighty Nevilles has been home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626. In the well-preserved halls and chambers, history comes vibrantly to life. Throughout the castle the rooms display fine furniture, impressive artwork and elaborate architecture. Visitors can also enjoy the deer park, large walled gardens, coach and carriage collection, woodland adventure playground, picnic area and gift shop. Part of the stables has been converted to a Read More…
Rokeby was designed by the talented amateur architect Sir Thomas Robinson, around 1730. It is an important early example of the (then) new Palladian style but unlike the conventional formula, at Rokeby the pavilions are placed en echelon. Among features of particular interest is the wide use of ochre coloured stucco, typical of the North Italian villas from which the design was largely derived. In the interior there is an important 'print room', where Read More…
Ancient ecclesiastical centre. Collection of 2 Saxon crosses dating from the 9thC, Saxon interior, Jacobean pulpit, altar, organ screen and pews. Read More…
St Brandon's is the parish church serving Brancepeth village and the surrounding area. The church building has over 900 years of history, including its recent rebuilding after a devastating fire in 1998. Morning prayer Monday to Friday 0800 and Sunday worship 1015. Read More…
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