Durham Cathedral

#1 most popular of 12 things to do in Durham

"A thrilling counterpoint to the much more famous York Minster a couple hours to the south, this ancient…" »

"Durham Cathedral, Part I - Remarks from the Outside One of the most scenic, breathtaking English…" »

Durham Castle

#3 most popular of 12 things to do in Durham

"The lord is in his castle and the peasants slave below. Such was life in medieval England. The…" »

"The castle was started very soon after the Norman conquest as William the Conqueror consolidated his…" »

Raby Castle

#6 most popular of 12 things to do in Durham

"If you prefer the romance of an old castle ruin, go somewhere else. This is an example of something very well preserved and much of it is of comparably modern date anyway. [18th and 19th centuries] Having said…" »

Bowes Castle

#9 most popular of 12 things to do in Durham

"Despite being one of Northumbria’s least well-known castles, Bowes has a history full of legend and intrigue. Initially built by the Romans to guard the strategic Stanmore Pass over the Pennines, it was later…" »

Palace Green

#10 most popular of 12 things to do in Durham

"Palace Green is the large section of lawn that sits between the Castle and Cathedral in Durham. Whilst there's not much to it, its surroundings make it a place to visit. On the other sides of the Green are a…" »

St Nicholas Church

#12 most popular of 12 things to do in Durham

"St Nick's Church is an active church and stands in the centre of Durham, just down from the the Cathedral. The original church stood on the north side of the square but was a plain structure. This was…" »