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…
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…
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…
Blackhall Rocks beach is made up of sand, pebbles and rocks. Blackhall Rocks is part of the Durham Wildlife Trust reserve from where access to the beach and cliffs can be gained. As well as the beach and nature this is also a very popular climbing location. Car park and a steep path to the beach. 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…
Hartlepool Bay beach runs south from the Marina to Seaton Carew, with a promenade and some grass areas behind the beach. Facilities include parking, promenade, shops, cafe and restaurants at the top end by the marina. Read more…
The Bishops’ Mill is a Wetherspoon pub in Durham, County Durham. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm. Read more…
Red Acre is a small rock and shingle beach with sand is exposed as the tide goes out. The beach is bordered by the harbour on one side and the main long Seaham beach on the other. The beach is backed by the town of Seaham. The beach is also known as Terrace Beach. This beach is in Seaham town Read more…
