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Beamish Open Air Museum tells the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s & 1940s Read more…
The Durham University Oriental Museum is devoted entirely to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of Northern Africa and Asia, from Ancient Egypt to modern China. The museum is split over 4 floors and includes a cafe and gift shop. Read more…
Barnard Castle is on a high rock above the River Tees, and takes its name from its 12th century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III. Read more…
Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace and locally as the Bishop’s Castle or Bishop’s Palace has a thousand years of historic connection with England’s only prince-bishop: granted exceptional powers by Norman kings, the Bishop of Durham remained virtual monarch in his diocese right up to the 19th century. The castle in appearance looks like a Gothic stately home than Read more…
Picturesque village in a deep valley. The village was built in the 18th Century on the site of a ruined monastery. The bishop’s house, now a hotel, church and gatehouse all survive. Also some nice walks along the river Derwent. Read more…
Durham Castle is a Norman castle that stands on top of a hill above the River Wear on Durham’s peninsula. Designated as a cultural World Heritage Site along with Durham Cathedral it has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham. The castle is open to the general Read more…
Explore the remains of a Roman bath house with its amazing 1,700 year-old under floor heating system. Walk in the footsteps of the soldiers around the remains of the Commander’s House. Read more…
Head of Steam, formerly known as the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, is a railway museum that is located on the 1825 route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, which was the world’s first steam-powered passenger railway. The museum is based inside the North Road railway station and its exhibits are devoted to the area formerly served by the North Read more…
Durham Cathedral or by its full name The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The present Norman era cathedral had started to be built in 1093, replacing the city’s previous ‘White Church’, with the cathedral walls formed part of Durham Castle. Read more…
National Railway Museum at Shildon or Locomotion is a railway museum in Shildon, County Durham. The museum is arranged as stops along the 1 km demonstration line with station direction board signs and information points on the trail between the car parks and the main collection building. The museum has a six-spur apron in front of the main shed and Read more…
The Bowes Museum has a nationally renowned art collection containing paintings by El Greco, Francisco Goya, Canaletto, Jean-Honoré Fragonard and François Boucher. The museum also has a collection of decorative art, ceramics, textiles, tapestries, clocks and costumes, as well as older items from local history. The Bowes Museum was purpose-built as a public art gallery for John Bowes and his Read more…