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Things to see in Durham (United Kingdom): 56 places and when to go
Durham is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 56 places in and around it, mainly Nature (19), Wildlife (18), History (17). The best known are Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral and Beamish Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.7758, -1.5998
- Places
- 56 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (19) · Wildlife (18) · History (17) · Temples (7) · Food and drink (6) · Architecture (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 165 km as the crow flies
What to see in Durham
The places in and around Durham, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Durham CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Durham, England, UK1.5 km
- Durham CathedralCathedral in Durham, England, UK1.5 km
- Beamish MuseumOpen-air museum in County Durham, United Kingdom13 km
- Lumley CastleGrade I listed quadrangular castle in County Durham, England, UK9.2 km
- VinoviaRoman fort in County Durham, England, UK12 km
- Lambton CastleCastle in County Durham, England, UK11 km
- Brancepeth CastleGrade I listed castle in County Durham, England, UK5.8 km
- Locomotion MuseumRailway museum, transport museum, collection museum, children's museum, open-air museum in Shildon, United Kingdom17 km
- LongoviciumAuxiliary Roman fort in Lanchester, County Durham, England, UK11 km
- ConcangisRoman fort in Durham, England9.2 km
- Elvet BridgeGrade I listed bridge in Durham, England1.7 km
- Kepier HospitalGrade I listed building in County Durham, England, UK2.5 km
- Maiden Castle, DurhamHillfort in Durham, England, UK2.5 km
- St Mary and St Cuthbert, Chester-le-StreetChurch in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, UK9.1 km
- Biddick HallGrade I listed building in County Durham, England, UK12 km
- Chester Burn ViaductRailway viaduct in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, England, UK9.3 km
- Chester New BridgeBridge in Bournmoor, County Durham, England, UK10 km
- Durham University Botanic GardenBotanical garden in Durham, England2.3 km
- Durham University Oriental MuseumMuseum in England, United Kingdom1.8 km
- St Margaret's Church, DurhamChurch in Durham, England, UK1.3 km
- St Nicholas Church, DurhamChurch building in Durham, England, UK1.6 km
- St Oswald's Church, DurhamChurch in Durham, England, UK1.8 km
- Bishop Middleham QuarryDisused quarry in County Durham, England12 km
- Castle Steads campArchaeological site in Cornsay, County Durham, England, UK7.9 km
And the other 32, by what you come to do:
- History: Coxhoe Hall, Sunderland Bridge, County Durham, Deer shelter in Auckland Castle Park
- Nature: Durham Castle and Cathedral, Rainton Meadows, Thrislington Plantation, Black Plantation, Bracken Hill Wood Local Nature Reserve, Burnhope Pond, Cassop National Nature Reserve, Cow Plantation Local Nature Reserve, Harvey Wood, Low Barns Nature Reserve, Low Newton Junction Local Nature Reserve, Malton Nature Reserve, Ousbrough Wood Nature Reserve, Ragpath Heath nature reserve, Raisby Way Railway Path and Trimdon Grange Quarry Local Nature Reserve, Tanfield Lea Marsh Local Nature Reserve, Tudhoe Mill Nature Reserve
- Food and drink: Durham Indoor Market, Durham Distillery, George Samuel Brewery, Hill Island Brewery, Maxim Brewery, S43 Brewery
- With kids: Hall Hill Farm, Adventure Valley, Holmside Park
- Temples: St Cuthbert's Church, Durham, Church of St Philip and St James, Tow Law
- Hiking: Weardale Way
When to go to Durham
The best time to visit Durham is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:32
- FebPossible9:24
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:49
- MayBest time15:50
- JunBest time17:01
- JulBest time16:31
- AugBest time14:43
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:09
- NovBetter not8:04
- DecPossible6:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 59. In April, 56 of the 56 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Durham
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 165 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sunderland34 places21 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne98 places25 km
- Consett20 places27 km
- Darlington16 places27 km
- Middlesbrough60 places32 km
- Barnard Castle25 places34 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Durham?
The best known: Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral, Beamish Museum, Lumley Castle, Vinovia. In all, 56 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Durham?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 59.
How do you get to Durham?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 165 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Durham as the destination and these 56 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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