Attractions

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The iconic Cathedral and castle World Heritage Site was one of the first ever to be designated and is one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture on the planet
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Beamish, the North of England Open Air museum, vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early 1900s
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Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon, only 4 miles from the Manor House Hotel, is a great family day out and was recently named the UK's best free venue by Rough Guide
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A local history museum housed in a historic church close to the cathedral. The exhibition tells the story of Durham from the 10thC to the present day using displays, artefacts, models and videos. Complete with gift shop & brass rubbing.
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Teesdale in the Durham Dales is home to one of the country's most fascinating museum experiences - The Bowes Museum was created over 100 years ago and contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North.
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Stunning medieval manor house surrounded by glorious gardens in the heart of Durham City. Includes secret walled garden, Shakespeare garden, Cathedral garden, silver and white garden, moat pool and meadow with maze.
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18 acre garden in mature woodland on the outskirts of Durham City. Exotic trees from America and the Himalayas, plus the Prince Bishops Garden, tropical house, cactus house, butterflies, insects and plant sales.