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Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum
The guide was updated:Beamish is one of the leading tourist attractions in England, vividly recreating country life as it was in the 1800's and early 1900's. Costumed staff welcomes visitors to a recreated town of shops, houses, pub, offices and a sweet factory.
Useful Information
- Address: Beamish, County Durham
- Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 10h - 17h, in Winter Open 5 days a week from 10h - 16h, Closed Monday and Friday
- Website: www.beamish.org.uk
- Public Transport: Service 128 provides a direct link with Durham City Centre. Buses run hourly on Saturdays throughout the summer season
- Phone: +44 19 1370 4000
- Email: museum@beamish.org.uk
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This is the city’s piece de resistance and reason for being. Durham Cathedral is the largest and most spectacular example of Norman architecture in Britain. The present Cathedral has stood on this spot for over 900 years and has been used as a venue for Hogwarts in the Harry Potter movies.
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River Cruises
Enjoy one-hour sight-seeing cruises along the River Wear with suggestive views of Durham Cathedral and Castle aboard the 150 seat Prince Bishop. For a gentle and more intimate journey, rowing boats are also for hire.
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Coastal Walk
Durham Coastal Footpath is an 18 kilometres marked route. The route passes impressive sandy beaches, cliff top scenery, wooded ravines and the Durham Denes where rare plant and wildlife of international importance thrive.
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Durham Heritage Centre
Durham Heritage Centre is a museum telling the story of Durham from the 10th century to the present day. Here you can go, see and experience displays, models, videos and hands on activities under the roof of a medieval church.
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Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum
Beamish is one of the leading tourist attractions in England, vividly recreating country life as it was in the 1800's and early 1900's. Costumed staff welcomes visitors to a recreated town of shops, houses, pub, offices and a sweet factory.
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Walworth Castle
Located on the grounds of Walworth Castle with forest and river, Birds of Prey is a fantastic venue not only to see the birds very close in all their beauty and get information on them, but also to have your own falconry experience. Put on a falconry glove and learn how to handle and fly the various birds of prey.
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Hall Hill Farm
At the Hall Hill Farm, there is plenty to see and do and is the perfect place to spend a lovely day with the whole family. Children will love the bumpy tractor ride, lamb bottle feeding, rabbit handling, pony rides as well as the outdoor playground. Keep the kids entertained watching the sheep race or puppet show.
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HMS Trincomalee Trust
Just north of the River Tees estuary, you can experience life on board of a prestigious heritage fleet. HMS Trincomalee was built in Bombay in 1817 and is one of the oldest warship afloat in the world. Step into the history of the Royal Navy, watch old guns and the cannons being set off and see how life on board was like.
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Crook Hall
The beautiful cottage gardens at Crook Hall provide views across open countryside and a peaceful and relaxing environment. Some of the gardens have been largely untouched for centuries, while others have been created afterwards. Let yourself be inspired by the magic of these gardens as with every turn there is something new to admire.
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Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum
The Killhope Lead Mining Museum is a fascinating, restored nineteenth century Victorian lead mine where you can delve into the history of mining by mining for your own gemstones or panning for fools gold. The museum has a host of different minerals on display and is surrounded by woods and forest inviting for long walks.
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Auckland Castle
Auckland Castle is one of the UK’s most important historical buildings with the largest private chapel in Europe. Once built as an estate for hunting in pleasant surroundings, it has since then been used as the palace of the Prince Bishops of Durham. You can see how the men of great power resided in this historical building as well as many important works of art and treasures.
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The Bowes Museum
A French château is home to the Bowes Museum and venue for the founders’ amazing love story. It is filled with treasures and has an internationally renowned collection of paintings, porcelain, furniture and fine arts on display. The highlight of the exhibition is a 240 year-old Silver Swan.
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High Force Waterfall
Discover this Area of Outstanding Beauty with a picturesque and powerful waterfall. Located in a beautiful surrounding at Forest-in-Teesdale, in the heart of the Durham Dales, England’s biggest waterfall drops, with its 21 metres into River Tees.
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Oriental Museum
The Oriental Museum evolved in conjunction with the teaching of oriental languages at Durham University and is completely devoted to the art and archaeology of the regions of Northern Africa, Near and Middle East, as well as Asia. It boasts a unique collection of Asian artefacts and there are plenty of activities like dressing up or colouring to keep children amused.
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Gala Theatre & Cinema
On a rainy day in Durham, visiting the Gala Theatre Durham on the banks of the river Wear centre could be a great option to escape the bad weather. It is considered one of the best theatres in the north east and showing leading theatre companies, comedians, bands, musicians and dance performers as well as a cinema programme.
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Durham University Botanic Garden
Take a stroll in the fascinating Botanic Gardens of Durham University with a unique collection of indigenous and exotic plants and animals. Once created primarily for teaching and research to protect biodiversity on the campus, it has opened its doors to the public. From arid desert to tropical rainforest and native woodland, the Botanic Gardens has it all.
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Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground
As the name already suggests, the Riverside Ground is located close to the river Wear and home to Durham County Cricket Club. It is not only the venue for exciting local cricket matches, but has as well hosted numerous international matches.
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Fury Events Ltd - Quad Biking and Clay Pigeon Shooting
Looking for a thrilling experience and the ultimate adrenaline kick? With over 2500 acres of beautiful countryside to explore, quad biking, off-roading or clay pigeon shooting at Fury Events is a must do for action lovers. Tracks are challenging as well as speedy and will push you to your limits.
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