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Durham is an amazing county in North East England, just three hours by train from London, and less than two from Edinburgh. And with Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley international airports nearby, plus the Port of Tyne, a warm welcome awaits visitors from across the globe.
County Durham is a county in North East England with a population of 510,800. It's north of Yorkshire and south of Newcastle, astride the main north-south transport route. The east is mostly farmland, interspersed by former mining towns. Darlington near its southern edge is the main conurbation, but Durham is its main visitor attraction.
Durham ( / ˈdʌrəm / ⓘ DURR-əm, locally / ˈdɜːrəm / listen ⓘ) [a] is a cathedral city and civil parish in the county of Durham, England. It is the county town and contains the headquarters of Durham County Council, the unitary authority which governs the district of County Durham.
Mar 3, 2023 · Sitting just south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, with its bridges, castles and football rivalries, and north of the windswept beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, it’s easy to overlook Durham on a visit to the northeast of England.
Things to Do in County Durham, England - County Durham Attractions. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Ghost Tours (3) Walking Tours (15) Historic Sites (26) Historical Tours (13) Private Sightseeing Tours (8) Castles (9) Cultural Tours (7) Half-day Tours (3)
Opportunities. Official Visitor Guide. The Durham Pocket Guide is the official guide to the county. We are expecting a huge demand for information on days out, overnight stays and short breaks from visitors as well as residents, eager for new experiences.
Durham, unitary authority and geographic and historic county of northeastern England, on the North Sea coast. The unitary authority and the geographic and historic counties cover somewhat different areas.
