Durham county

Durham is a beautiful and compact university city, famous as a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and a stunning county with lots to offer

Receding waves reveal the rocky foreshore along Horden Coast during sunrise.

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Beamish is a world famous open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

There's a lot to do and see in a day out in Durham, from the famous cathedral to the hilltop castle. And let's not forget the city's little surprises.

Newton Cap Bridge and Viaduct, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham by George John Rogers (1885–1996), 1952, from Bishop Auckland Town Hall

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This photo was taken (we think) in February 1895. It shows people sweeping the ice on the river, perhaps preparing it for skating or maybe a curling competition. The location is just below Prebends Bridge. February 1895 was one of the coldest Februaries ever recorded in Durham. Trevor Harley Summary of Feb 1895 ”Part of a severe winter, and the coldest February on record before 1947 this century (-1.8C CET). The weather turned cold in late December 1894; January was cold but the weather of…

Durham has it all: culture, history, gorgeous landscapes, and a stunning coastline. My guide to the best things to do in the county will help you plan a trip that covers it all...

Rachael Revesz takes us through her fave sights and sounds in Durham.