Things to do in Durham

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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

￥22,594
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

￥2,946
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

￥6,476
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

￥3,885
per adult
Durham History Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

￥4,317
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

￥5,181
per adult
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

￥6,476
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle: City Highlights Walking Tour

Newcastle: City Highlights Walking Tour

￥6,476
per adult
Newcastle: City Highlights Walking Tour
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

￥2,374
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
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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 76 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥22,682 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kew Gardens Richmond Landmarks and Secret Spots Self Guided Tour

Kew Gardens Richmond Landmarks and Secret Spots Self Guided Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥1,081 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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AdventureByBicycle — Kielder Forest Guided Gravel Adventure

AdventureByBicycle — Kielder Forest Guided Gravel Adventure

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,251 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Newcastle: Half Day Paintballing Adventure

Newcastle: Half Day Paintballing Adventure

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,165 per adult
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Cruises & boat tours

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Pub and History Tour Durham City

Pub and History Tour Durham City

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥8,668 per adult
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What to do in Durham

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

9.0/10 (386 reviews)
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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Popular day trips from Durham

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

A historic castle on a hill with a town in the background.
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Richmond

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

Stockton-on-Tees

A green steel bridge over a river with a lock system, surrounded by grassy areas and a cityscape in the background.

Sunderland

A beach with wooden posts and driftwood scattered along the shore.

Hartlepool

A historic stone building with a tower and a covered porch.

Spennymoor