Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Durham December 2025 | Expedia.ca # What to do in Durham ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Durham Types of activities [Durham travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Durham.dx6046199) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5c36805ef23bdc475c2a52b585bab122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d2a00aa0bf21df08a54eda3dfe92104f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ff3459f58c69834a9047fdb39961a328.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/f9b83c02e1641eaae8b86e7a8c279464.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Ian Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c53ddef97bc5b165c12e673a433cebe7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Ian Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/c53ddef97bc5b165c12e673a433cebe7.jpg) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## What to do in Durham --- --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Durham ![Photo by Ian Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9cc9490e08d421b8150ead64186ed164.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Darlington ![Durham](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5c36805ef23bdc475c2a52b585bab122.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Durham ![Sage Gateshead showing theatre scenes and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/154000/154032-Sage-Gateshead.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Gateshead ![Photo by Geraldine Soh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/79fc05d17ac82d49c585a8be98eff37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hexham ![Photo by Ian Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b1dc9ea69024ab0b006e393b7fccf63b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Stockton-on-Tees ![Newcastle-upon-Tyne showing a river or creek, modern architecture and a bridge](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/153000/153316-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newcastle-upon-Tyne ![Photo by Ian Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/486d4e5034b10a03d4a43f4e3f35bb74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ferryhill ![Photo by Ian Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/af1d099c492f816a45f10b2ce461dd70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kirkby Stephen ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - 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