Discover Durhams Best Kept Secrets
If you’re planning a UK break, Durham is an excellent choice. With so many things to see and do, a visit to Durham is a must. Durham has so much to offer, from exciting attractions to stunning natural beauty. So, you’re sure to find plenty to see and do during your trip.
Book your stay at Sixty-One, a 4 star hotel near Durham and you can enjoy the charm of a boutique hotel surrounded by Durham’s countryside with the convenience of being just 15 minutes from the city centre. Sixty-One Durham, is the ideal base for exploring all of Durham’s attractions. But you may be wondering where to visit first. You’ll find details of Durham’s hidden gems and must-see attractions right here to help you plan your perfect break in Durham.
Durham Botanic Gardens
Head to the southern outskirts of Durham city centre to visit the beautiful Durham Botanic Gardens. The garden span 10-hectares and owned by Durham University, but are open to the public. Here you’ll find sculptures and artwork nestled throughout the gardens, glasshouses containing impressive examples of tropical fauna and flora, as well as tropical bugs and insects.
The Botanic Gardens host many special events throughout the year, so it’s worth checking out what’s on when planning your visit.
High Force Waterfall
Experience more natural beauty with a visit to the Durham Dales. Here you will find the spectacular and powerful High Force Waterfall. High Force is one of England’s most impressive waterfalls, and when you visit, you will see precisely why.
Explore the Durham Downs with its woodlands and open moorland and as you make your way to High Force Waterfall to see why this 21-metre cascade is a must-visit spot for anyone visiting Durham.
Beamish – The Living Museum of the North
Beamish – The Living Museum of the North provides a unique insight into days gone by. This exciting attraction offers so much more than your average museum experience. Instead of simply wandering through a building looking at exhibits, Beamish invites you to experience history first-hand.
This open air museum gives an exciting taster of life in the North East of England with its various exhibit areas and costumed characters. You can take a ride on a vintage bus or on the world-famous Beamish Tramway. Step into a 1900s town, explore life in a 1950s town, visit a 1900s colliery, see the animals at the 1940s and 1950s farms, visit a pit village, see 1820s Pockerley, and step back into the Edwardian times at Rowley Station!
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Raby Castle is an exciting County Durham attraction for families and adults alike. Discover the 14th-century Raby Castle in all its medieval splendour, see the wildlife at Raby’s 200-acre Deer Park, take a stroll through the Walled Garden, and let the kids burn off some steam at The Plotters’ Forest play area, which has a spectacular wooden play frame to explore. The Plotters’ Forest hosts events throughout the year, including play trails at Halloween and Christmas.
