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

Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

฿4,010
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Newcastle Hidden Gems

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

฿663
per traveller
Newcastle Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK
Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.

Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

฿487
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

฿796
per adult
Durham History Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

฿885
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Walkabout Durham History Tour

Walkabout Durham History Tour

฿708
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walkabout Durham History Tour
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
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

฿708
per adult
Dark Durham Tour
Walking together

Gruesome Tour of Hexham

฿531
per adult
Gruesome Tour of Hexham
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Tours & day trips

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Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 10 hours and 45 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 79 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,027 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kew Gardens Iconic Landmarks & Secret Spots Self Guided Tour

Kew Gardens Iconic Landmarks & Secret Spots Self Guided Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿222 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Durham City Walking Tour

Durham City Walking Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 9 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,777 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Darlington: Pasta-Making Workshop with Sauce

Darlington: Pasta-Making Workshop with Sauce

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,443 per adult
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What to do in Durham

Stay near popular Durham attractions

A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
Photo by Mike Shorten
Open Photo by Mike Shorten

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 rocky coastline with large boulders and a cliff.

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.
Photo by Oliver Dixon (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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