Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Durham March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Durham Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham.dx4628)[Hotels in Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Hotels.d4628.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Durham](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Durham.d4628.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Durham Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Durham.d4628.Car-Hire-Guide)[Durham Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham.d4628.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Durham ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Durham Types of activities Where to stay [Durham travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham.dx4628) ![Crimdon Beach, County Durham, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/a10a7d5f-7fba-4e9c-9810-b77aeded68e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beach and beacon in Seaham, County Durham, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/7ea88b84-70e6-4100-ba62-fd5f5a8624a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chemical Beach Sea Stack / Dawdon Chemical Beach, got its name from the former Seaham Chemical Works and is located on the Durham coastline south of Seaham, with its Magnesian Limestone Stack](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/e379580f-b1bf-4de8-b73f-c255fd008849.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dawn at Chemical Beach / Dawdon Chemical Beach, got its name from the former Seaham Chemical Works and is located on the Durham coastline south of Seaham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/fc70ef8b-d8ad-4906-a044-bbed36081a5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/0628cb8d-5e75-4a27-b78c-3e9b313f0375.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Durham Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Durham has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Durham, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Durham with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Durham Durham is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Durham, and make it a breeze to explore Durham and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Durham to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Durham, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Durham. #### Durham attractions Durham has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Durham to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Durham. Looking for things to do in Durham can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Durham or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Durham attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Durham ### Tours & day trips [See all 57 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=4628&location=Durham&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham History Tour 1h 30m 10/10 29 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £18 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Durham City Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4967993/20a6d6aa-0e59-420b-bef3-43f2554b9ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham City Walking Tour 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-city-walking-tour.a4967993.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Pub and History Tour Durham City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48331984/e9c1e07a-f3a8-4e2f-b42a-6e8458600a66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pub and History Tour Durham City 2h 30m Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-durham-city.a48331984.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2119199/142035cd-41ed-47b5-be1d-724665019ac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle 2h 30m 10/10 86 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Durham Walking Tour and Tales of Crime and Punishment](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44649809/7999b3cb-050a-4c0e-b73f-ca3c52a275ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham Walking Tour and Tales of Crime and Punishment 2h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £245 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-myths-and-legends-walking-tour.a44649809.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47015928/727b6053-ed84-47c0-9dfd-1a96c542dd6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting 2h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-of-durham-with-alcohol-tasting.a47015928.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1819619/a6b41ee0-66a6-41c4-ae93-70efc2729fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories 2h 30m Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-hadrians-wall-2-5-hour.a1819619.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![The Ultimate Cheese & Wine Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/734545/8ade560d-4a19-4f46-80ed-7f8240280012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The Ultimate Cheese & Wine Food Tour 3h 30m 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-ultimate-cheese-wine-food-tour.a734545.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635690/df60517f-baa1-4944-97d6-2ff21650264d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour 1h 30m 9.6/10 24 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-newcastle-highlights-walking-tour.a44635690.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle: True Crime Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44639900/4a5b5389-a246-4965-a244-c19be0a5946f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle: True Crime Guided Tour 1h 30m 9.4/10 19 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £22 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-true-crime-guided-tour.a44639900.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 20 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=4628&location=Durham&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Durham City Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4967993/20a6d6aa-0e59-420b-bef3-43f2554b9ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham City Walking Tour 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-city-walking-tour.a4967993.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle’s Flavour Trail: Culinary Journey with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47216970/76ded40a-1117-4730-8214-b17f992d3123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle’s Flavour Trail: Culinary Journey with Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available £558 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastles-flavour-trail-culinary-journey-with-local-guide.a47216970.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Durham: Private Full-Day Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52352191/be6c1bc3-fc19-4215-ab23-24503e981625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham: Private Full-Day Guided Walking Tour 7h Free cancellation available £159 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-private-full-day-guided-walking-tour.a52352191.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Private Half-day Coastal Tour from Newcastle to Vera’s World](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46906193/50c32d63-b559-4cc0-a82c-e1856014f413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Half-day Coastal Tour from Newcastle to Vera’s World 4h £2,254 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-half-day-coastal-tour-from-newcastle-to-veras-world.a46906193.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Durham: Private Half Day Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51846918/0d33759d-cb27-477d-8887-c07a0d3eda18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham: Private Half Day Walking Tour 4h Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-private-half-day-walking-tour.a51846918.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![3 day walking tour of Northumberland Coast and Castles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5261975/9a9d7252-fb60-46fe-91b5-25ccf0a3ab72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 day walking tour of Northumberland Coast and Castles 4d Free cancellation available £1,600 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-day-walking-tour-of-northumberland-coast-and-castles.a5261975.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Diverse Heritage – Durham Private Walking Tour for Couples](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3380309/2c740966-db84-4535-85bd-25b70cb870c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Diverse Heritage – Durham Private Walking Tour for Couples 2h Free cancellation available £729 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/diverse-heritage-durham-private-walking-tour-for-couples.a3380309.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Wonderful Durham – Private Family Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47497113/b17d1a85-7fe7-4c01-ab14-c3adf585a6c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wonderful Durham – Private Family Walking Tour 2h Free cancellation available £729 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wonderful-durham-private-family-walking-tour.a47497113.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle’s Historic Pub Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47216807/a376c31e-58c6-4a36-8ef2-3982ca240d4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle’s Historic Pub Private Tour 3h Free cancellation available £558 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastles-historic-pub-private-tour.a47216807.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle: Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52193816/fc56700f-f45b-43f2-855c-45e7ffea1e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle: Walking Custom Tour with a Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available £260 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-walking-custom-tour-with-a-local-guide.a52193816.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=4628&location=Durham&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![Durham City Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4967993/20a6d6aa-0e59-420b-bef3-43f2554b9ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham City Walking Tour 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-city-walking-tour.a4967993.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1819619/a6b41ee0-66a6-41c4-ae93-70efc2729fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories 2h 30m Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-hadrians-wall-2-5-hour.a1819619.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5107350/c3a21a85-9791-400d-b79e-a6e9460d7cbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK 4h 6/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £15 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/newcastle-tour-app-hidden-gems-game-and-big-britain-quiz-1-day-pass-uk.a5107350.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Durham | Number of things to do | 67 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Durham Monks Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app](/things-to-do/durham-monks-miners-and-cathedral-secrets-tour-with-mobile-app.a50786572.activity-details): £12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Luggage Storage in Durham Station](/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-durham-station.a48060058.activity-details)[Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Newcastle: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes](/things-to-do/newcastle-junkyard-golf-tickets-for-9-or-18-holes.a51804610.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/best-of-newcastle-highlights-walking-tour.a44635690.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/best-of-newcastle-highlights-walking-tour.a44635690.activity-details)[Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details)[Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) | | With kids | [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details)[Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details)[1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour](/things-to-do/1-5-hour-explore-newcastle-walking-tour.a3086367.activity-details) | ## What to do in Durham --- ### Popular places to visit ![Durham University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/644da214-90a4-4f55-99b2-73af718cc7d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham University 4.5/5(143 reviews) Explore the campus of Durham University during your trip to Durham. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-University-Durham.d6088243.Attraction) ![Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088239/6c21bd25-d748-4925-85eb-5d3ac0451816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Cathedral 4.5/5(263 reviews) Durham Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Cathedral-Durham.d6088239.Attraction) ![Durham Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/db24eafb-cbb0-462b-a3a0-ddcb70e66859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Castle 4.5/5(144 reviews) Durham Castle is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Castle-Durham.d6088241.Attraction) ![Gala Theatre Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/816ee511-3324-415f-88c5-bbb25a42defa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gala Theatre Durham Enjoy a performance at Gala Theatre Durham, a popular theatre in Durham. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gala-Theatre-Durham-Durham.d553248621555971747.Attraction) #### Diggerland Enjoy an outing to Diggerland during your stay in Langley Park. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theatre scene in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Diggerland-Durham.d553248621532494209.Attraction) #### Crook Hall and Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Crook Hall and Gardens, a lovely green space in Durham. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crook-Hall-And-Gardens-Durham.d6241797.Attraction) #### Adventure Valley Bring the children to Adventure Valley and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Framwellgate Moor. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Adventure-Valley-Durham.d553248621555971749.Attraction) #### Hall Hill Farm Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Hall Hill Farm during your travels in Satley. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hall-Hill-Farm-Durham.d553248635949801525.Attraction) #### Durham Indoor Market During your visit to Durham, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Durham Indoor Market. Visit the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Indoor-Market-Durham.d553248621533022053.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Durham ![Panorama of Durham Framwellgate Bridge, Castle and Cathedral, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007888/42493b83-b34f-4b62-b131-6818c37dcdc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pity Me While Pity Me may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crook Hall and Gardens and Gala Theatre Durham. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Pity-Me.dx553248635976007888) ![Brasside](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444014/0a70637b-2509-4452-94ce-9d862176e100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brasside While Brasside isn't home to many top sights, Adventure Valley and Crook Hall and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Brasside.dx3000444014) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Durham ![Hartlepool](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182537/29d87f1b-f02d-4254-b00d-959be51d708a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hartlepool ![The historic Market Cross in the town of Castle Barnard, County Durham, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602001/5abc30fc-5d9e-4dbc-8e55-c8a7923ae742.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Spennymoor ![church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/7083c680-b1e7-408f-8353-e9e722577c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishop Auckland ![Ferryhill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713863/ff693d8a-df37-4f6b-b718-9caae72d12f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ferryhill ![Stanley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047246/6be0b2c3-b649-4d50-b0b5-b4eb064ec131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Barry Skeates](https://www.flickr.com/people/31059504@N08) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Stanley ![Waves crashing on lighthouse, Seaham, Teesside, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048752/5507b27a-e146-4ff5-8533-cacf5a835083.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Seaham ![Chester-le-Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/9211e17e-a039-4bd8-909e-3e83bcdb936a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chester-le-Street ![Carrville](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/4836b50b-b8ed-49fc-aed1-38d8d0ac6f25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Chris Tweedy](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/4115) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Carrville ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Durham worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Durham? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Durham? ### Is three days enough to stay in Durham? ### Is Durham a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Durham with kids? > - 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