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

Newcastle Hidden Gems

Newcastle Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

฿669
per traveller
Newcastle Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

฿4,665
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Gruesome Tour of Hexham

Gruesome Tour of Hexham

฿535
per adult
Gruesome Tour of Hexham
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

฿891
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

฿1,337
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Chester le Street WI

Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour

฿669
per adult
Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour
Northumberland Roadtrip Guidebook-Hadrian’s Wall, Coast & Castles

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

฿579
per traveller
Northumberland Roadtrip Guidebook-Hadrian’s Wall, Coast & Castles
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

฿1,070
per adult
Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

฿1,070
per adult
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour
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Durham University

9.0/10 (386 reviews)
Explore the campus of 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 green steel bridge over a river with a lock system, surrounded by grassy areas and a cityscape in the background.

Sunderland

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 large red geodesic dome building with a tall white spire in the background.
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Bowburn

A muddy puddle with reflections of trees and a fallen branch.

Croxdale

A sunset over a beach with a rusted pier extending into the water.

Billingham