Durham Castle
(1 Mile)*
Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832.
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Crook Hall and Gardens
(1 Mile)*
Crook Hall built in the 13th century is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Durham. The Hall is a jumble of buildings reflecting its historical development.
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Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
(7 Miles)*
Beamish is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Beamish is a world famous open air museum.
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Auckland Castle
(8 Miles)*
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years.
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Beamish Wild
(8 Miles)*
Beamish Wild is a Ropes Activity Course, Birds of Prey Centre and Adventure Playground.
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WWT Washington Wetland Centre
(9 Miles)*
Explore a diverse mix of wetland, woodland and wildlife reserve at WWT Washington Wetland Centre - one of the North East's biggest conservation success stories.
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Angel of the North
(9 Miles)*
If you're travelling past Gateshead, whether by car on the A1, or by train on the East coast main line, you can't miss the Angel of the North.
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Low Barns Nature Reserve
(10 Miles)*
Regarded as one of Durham Wildlife Trust's premier reserves, this 50 hectare wetland site contains mixed woodlands and grasslands. A recently refurbished visitor centre is open to the public and something of interest can be seen throughout the year.
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North East Aircraft Museum
(11 Miles)*
The North of England's Premier Aviation Collection. Classic aircraft on display include : Avro Vulcan, Hawker Hunter and Falklands veteran - the Pusara. Over 30 aircraft and a collection of aeroengines all under cover.
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Shipley Art Gallery
(12 Miles)*
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of art and design on show in the friendly surroundings of the Shipley.
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Monkwearmouth Station Museum
(12 Miles)*
The museum is housed in an outstanding grade 2* listed 1840s station building commissioned by the famous railway entrepreneur George Hudson.
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Centre for Life
(13 Miles)*
The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre where imaginative exhibitions, interactive displays and special events promote greater understanding of science and provoke curiosity in the world around us.
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Discovery Museum
(13 Miles)*
Discovery is the North East of England's most popular free tourist attraction. Walk through its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside.
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The Art Works Galleries
(13 Miles)*
One of the largest commercial art galleries in Europe, The Art Works Galleries is a dynamic addition to region offering five spacious galleries all under one roof.
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Laing Art Gallery
(13 Miles)*
The Laing Art Gallery has something for everyone to enjoy.
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