What to do in Durham

Activities, attractions and tours

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.

Activities

Countryside in Edinburgh

Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh

AU$171
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & Borders from Edinburgh
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

AU$34
per adult
Durham History Tour
Durham Full City Tour

Durham Full City Tour

AU$49
per adult
Durham Full City Tour
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

AU$41
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

AU$38
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

AU$45
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

AU$56
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
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

AU$21
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Walking together

Gruesome Tour of Hexham

AU$23
per adult
Gruesome Tour of Hexham
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Durham University

9.0/10 (386 reviews)
Explore the campus of Durham University during your trip to Durham. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.
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Day trip destinations from Durham

A rocky coastline with large boulders and a cliff.

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 cathedral with a tall spire, surrounded by lush greenery and a sunrise in the background.

Newton Aycliffe

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 rural landscape with rolling hills, a village in the distance, and a clear sky.
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Allensford

A small stone church with a pointed roof and a cross on top, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones.
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Blanchland