Discount Durham Hotels & Breaks

Durham is an historic city south of Newcastle in the north-east of England. Famous as the burial place of St. Cuthbert, it has a Norman Cathedral and an eleventh century castle and was designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Built on hills and surrounded on three sides by the meandering River Wear, Durham is close to both the coast and the beautiful countryside of Weardale. There is much to see and do in both the city and the county, so you will need to prioritise your sightseeing.
 

A city with over six hundred listed buildings.

Durham City is a conservation ares with over six hundred listed buildings. Top of everyone's sightseeing list are the magnificent cathedral and of course the castle. The present cathedral was founded in 1093 and is possibly the finest example in the world of Norman archecture. Attractions to include in your visit are; the medieval manor house Crook Hall and Gardens where you can relax in six acres of romantic gardens; gain great views of the castle, cathedral and bridges by taking a river cruise; explore the botanic gardens in the south of the city; enjoy the many footpaths along the river and through the town.
A little further afield you'll find Beamish, the award winning open air museum; the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle with a great selection of art and its famous automaton silver swan from the eighteenth century; take a walk in Teesdale and see High Force, the country's highest waterfall; visit Causey Arch, the world's oldest railway bridge, constructed in 1725 and take a ride on the Tanfield steam train. Since Durham is only a twelve minute rail journey from Newcastle, you could also take the opportunity to visit this great city.
 

Quality accommodation with tariffs to suit most budgets.

Durham and the surrounding area have a wide range of quality accommodation with tariffs to suit most budgets. Whether you are marking a special occasion with five star luxury, or whether you merely want a pleasant place to lay your weary head, there'll be a hotel or guest house to suit. Durham has many fine restaurants both in and around the city. There are menus catering for all tastes and pockets. As a university city, Durham has many lively venues with bars and nightclubs providing a party atmosphere, particularly during term time. Shoppers can enjoy strolling through the city with its many small independent stores.
 

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