County Durham Sightseeing, Attractions & Activities Guide

set on a rocky promontory next to the Castle, one of the great Norman buildings of Europe, boasting a magnificent rose window

a living working experience of life as it was in the early 1800s and 1900s complete with shops, pubs and horse drawn carriages and trams

explore the rich seam of local railway history and discover how the railways have changed all our lives, with a model railway to please all enthusiasts

a treasure trove of objets' d'art including the famous silver swan automaton surrounded by luxurious gardens and parklands with children's play area

a sensational survivor of ‘the wildwood’ that once covered much of Britain, where post-glacial melt waters have carved out some spectacular limestone cliffs and gorges

set in stunning landscape and famous for its iconic working water wheel, offering an insight to lead mining history, with scenic walks and amazing wildlife

the official residence of the Bishop of Durham and the country residence of the Bishops since Norman times. The chapel is thought to be the largest private chapel in Europe

overlooking the River Tees and dating back to the 14th Century and lived in by Richard lll

the largest Roman fort in County Durham. A small part has been excavated and is open to visit. Explore the remains of a Roman bath house with its amazing under floor heating system

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

located in a Methodist chapel, the centre contains a selection of natural history displays covering a range of topics, including geology, archaeology, vegetation & wildlife

now used for University accommodation, however visitors can still tour round the Norman castle

set in the beautiful rolling hills of County Durham, a mixed farm of 290 hectares - a great day out for children who can see and touch animals at close quarters