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

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

CA $56
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

CA $56
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

CA $41
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English

2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English

CA $54
per adult
2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

CA $45
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
Gruesome Tour of Hexham

Gruesome Tour of Hexham

CA $23
per adult
Gruesome Tour of Hexham
Northumberland Roadtrip Guidebook-Hadrian’s Wall, Coast & Castles

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

CA $24
per traveller
Northumberland Roadtrip Guidebook-Hadrian’s Wall, Coast & Castles
Chester le Street WI

Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour

CA $34
per adult
Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

CA $169
per adult
Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations
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Durham University

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Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit 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

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

Stockton-on-Tees

A modern stadium with a glass dome, a river, and a bridge with a sign for the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

A bronze statue of a soldier holding a rifle, standing on a pedestal with a wreath, in front of a white house with a sloped roof.

Ferryhill

A rural landscape with rolling hills, stone walls, and a clear blue sky.

Kirkby Stephen

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