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

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

NZ$69
per adult
Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour

NZ$50
per adult
Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

NZ$46
per adult
Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

NZ$41
per adult
Durham History Tour
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne

NZ$69
per adult
3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Food & Local Stories

Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories

NZ$69
per adult
Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour

NZ$55
per adult
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour
3 Hours City Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian or English

3 Hours City Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian or English

NZ$80
per adult
3 Hours City Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian or English
2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English

2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English

NZ$67
per adult
2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English
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Durham University

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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 coastal landscape with a sandy beach, grassy dunes, a pier extending into the sea, and wind turbines in the distance.

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 green steel bridge over a river with a lock system, surrounded by grassy areas and a cityscape in the background.

Sunderland

A beach with wooden posts and driftwood scattered along the shore.

Hartlepool

A historic stone building with a tower and a covered porch.

Spennymoor

A modern stadium with a glass dome, a river, and a bridge with a sign for the Rugby World Cup 2015.

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

A body of water with ducks swimming, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.

Sedgefield