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In his brilliant book 'Notes from a Small Island' Bill Bryson wonders why he'd never heard much about Durham and suggests a visit should be made with haste. I had a similar experience and after seeing it for myself, I echo his sentiment. Go there - immediately, it's superb.

A drive through the ancestral lands, a Bowes in Bowes

Created by Red Mezz on November 1, 2010 Best of IgoUgo

7 Reviews

2 Stories

46 Photos

Though my family came to the US from Ireland - I discovered the name Bowes one day on a map of Northern England, and wondering how it had gone unnoticed in all the years I lived just north of the border, I decided to drive down and see for myself...

Ways of Escape: Days out in Durham

Created by michaelhudson on July 19, 2004 Best of IgoUgo

6 Reviews

14 Photos

Durham is one of the loveliest cities in the north of England. Its Norman Cathedral and Castle are listed together on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

County Durham - Castles, Cathedrals and Museums

Created by Drever on February 25, 2003 Best of IgoUgo

5 Reviews

18 Photos

We travelled down from Scotland to County Durham in England for three days in late February to see the cathedrals, castles, and museums. We stayed in a former hunting lodge used by Hendry VIII.

Days Out in Durham

Created by fizzytom on March 6, 2011

1 Review

7 Photos

Reviews and writings from various days out in the historic norhern city of Durham

Working With Nature in County Durham

Created by helenl on June 23, 2006

1 Story

Beach and sightseeing holidays are great, but this time I felt like being more active. The working holiday organised by British Trust for ~Conservation Volunteers seemed perfect. Working a bit, cooking together, in the beautiful Durham Dales. I came home tired but refreshed and satisfied.

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