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Whether it’s a city break or a rural retreat, Durham is the perfect destination. With so many attractions and activities to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice in Durham. To help you plan your own itinenerary we have compiled Durham’s ‘Must See Top 10’:
1. Durham Castle and Cathedral
The iconic Cathedral and castle World Heritage Site was one of the first ever to be designated and is one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture on the planet
2. Beamish Museum
Beamish, the North of England Open Air museum, vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early 1900s.
3. The Bowes Museum
One of the country's most fascinating museum experiences, created over 100 years ago, contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North.
4. Durham University Botanic Garden
18 acre garden in mature woodland with exotic trees from America and the Himalayas. Prince Bishops Garden, tropical house, cactus house, butterflies and insects, plant sales.
5. Raby Castle
One of England's most impressive medieval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Also has extensive grounds.
6. Crook Hall Gardens
4 acre gardens surround a restored Medieval Hall. Includes secret walled garden, Shakespeare garden, Cathedral garden and silver and white garden, moat pool and meadow with maze.
7. High Force
The largest waterfall in England. A woodland walk leads you to the spectacular site. Relax, unwind and marvel at this magnificent natural attraction.
8. DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery
The museum at this family friendly attraction features The Durham Light Infantry (with emphasis on WWI & WW2) and looks at Durham Home Front life during WW2. Durham art gallery presents an exciting programme.
9. Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Killhope explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Park Level Mine underground experience, Northern England's largest working water wheel and 'hands on' activities, as well as woodland walks.
10. Locomotion - The National Railway Museum
Home to over 70 railway vehicles from the national collection with lively interactive displays relating to the development of the railways in Shildon
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