What to do in Durham

Activities, attractions and tours

A historic cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a sunrise in the background.
A historic castle, a calm lake, and surrounding trees.
A historic tower, a river, and lush greenery.
A river with a bridge, a historic building with towers, and lush greenery.
A historic building with a clock tower and a church.

Things to do

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

£14
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

£18
per adult
Durham History Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

£20
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

£22
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

£24
per adult
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour
Northumberland Roadtrip Guidebook-Hadrian’s Wall, Coast & Castles

Northumberland Roadtrip Guidebook-Hadrian’s Wall, Coast & Castles

£13
per traveller
Northumberland Roadtrip Guidebook-Hadrian’s Wall, Coast & Castles
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

£24
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
Durham Full City Tour

Durham Full City Tour

£23
per adult
Durham Full City Tour
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Durham University

9.0/10 (386 reviews)
Explore the campus of Durham University during your trip to Durham. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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Day trip destinations from Durham

A historic cathedral, a stone building, and a river with a waterfall.

Darlington

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, a pier extending into the sea, and wind turbines in the distance.

Durham

A modern indoor space with large windows, a central staircase, and seating areas.

Gateshead

A stone wall, rolling hills, and a sunset over a green landscape.

Hexham

A historic cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a sunrise in the background.

Newton Aycliffe

A historic castle on a hill with a town in the background.
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Richmond

An aerial view of a town with a river, industrial buildings, and a bridge.

Stockton-on-Tees

A green steel bridge over a river with a lock system, surrounded by grassy areas and a cityscape in the background.

Sunderland

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