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Durham Cathedral
Cathedral
Architecturally innovative Norman CofE cathedral with St Cuthbert's shrine and a treasury museum.
4.80 (9.4K reviews)
(~6.72 km from centre)
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Hall Hill Farm
Children's farm
Visitor farm with cows, rabbits and guinea pigs, a play barn, a toddler area and donkey rides.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
(~8.61 km from centre)
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Dream Big Role Play
Children's amusement center
👍👍 absolutely love Dream Big.
my daughter loves coming to play.
we also enjoy all the different events on, donkeys, peppa pig, bubbleman etc!
the girls who work there are always lovely and friendly and welcoming. Cakes are delicious too!
4.80 (108 reviews)
(~7.5 km from centre)
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Diggerland Durham
Theme park
Family attraction with real ride-on diggers, go-karting, costumed guides and regular events.
4.70 (1K reviews)
(~0.41 km from centre)
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Oriental Museum
Museum
Focusing on Asian art and culture, covering ancient Egypt to India, China and Japan.
4.70 (608 reviews)
(~6.97 km from centre)
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Prebends Bridge
Bridge
👍👍 A gorgeous bridge over River Wear that cuts turns the town into an island. If you walk across the main bridge in Durham, you can walk around early marked paths all the way around the outer edges of the island. Lovely vistas of the Durham Cathedral and Castle as well as Prebends Bridge. Definitely re...
4.70 (246 reviews)
(~6.66 km from centre)
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Elvet Bridge
Bridge
👍 Lovely stone bridge for evening stroll.
4.70 (143 reviews)
(~6.77 km from centre)
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St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
Parish
👍 I went to a christening here and it's a beautiful church. There are no parking spaces at the church so you'll have to use the main car park opposite the church. It's right next to the road which gets quite busy so keep an eye out for your little ones.
4.70 (134 reviews)
(~8.94 km from centre)
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PAWSOME PARK
Dog park
👍👍 Really good. Love that is private otherwise one of my dogs would be trying to fight and the other to scared to do anything. Good price, really accommodating booking, good equipment. The dogs loved it and we'll be back! :)
4.70 (76 reviews)
(~6.82 km from centre)
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Palace Green
Vista point
👍👍 Durham Cathedral a Unesco world heritage site. On the way to the cathedral and castle you will walk up Saddler street be sure to look out for The Georgian Window gift shop, you will not be disappointed by Durham or The Georgian Window both wonderful.
4.70 (65 reviews)
(~6.65 km from centre)
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Riverside Park
Park
👍👍 Today we visited the park for the first time and what a great place it is!! There is so much to do and see at the park. My kids and I went to the skate park also visited the large play area but was way too busy. Just next to the play area there is a zip wire and another wooden play area which was...
4.60 (2.7K reviews)
(~9.23 km from centre)
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Durham Castle
Castle
College in an 11th-century castle offering a B&B with 2 plush suites, plus seasonal casual rooms.
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
(~6.62 km from centre)
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Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
Historical place museum
👍👍 What a truly beautiful place! A former Catholic seminary for over 200 years until 2011 now open to the public and with rooms. We were met by Sam the duty manager who is very friendly and informative. Our room was excellent. There are 9 beautiful chapels here and an art gallery. The place feels full...
$70/night
4.60 (1K reviews)
(~1.4 km from centre)
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Wharton Park
Park
Hilly park featuring several kids' play areas, a miniature-car track, a cafe & views over Durham.
4.60 (1K reviews)
(~5.99 km from centre)
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Finchale Priory
Monastery
Extensive, free-entry ruins of a 13th-century priory, originally founded around 1196.
4.60 (1K reviews)
(~8.62 km from centre)
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Botanic Garden
Botanical garden
10-hectare garden with plants from round the world, glasshouses, outdoor art and a visitor centre.
4.60 (730 reviews)
(~7.39 km from centre)