Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle is a charming market town in Teesdale, County Durham that has much to offer visitors to the area. There is of course Barnard Castle itself - named after its founder Bernard de Balliol in...
County Durham Certificated Locations
With internationally recognised attractions such as Durham Castle and the North Pennines, County Durham makes for a wonderfully relaxing staycation.
Established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the North Pennines is a heavenly landscape of hills and meadows that are perfect for ramblers.
Durham Castle and Cathedral are two UNESCO-accredited sites and some of the finest examples of Norman architecture in England. Be sure to take a tour of both to learn about their history, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries.
Don’t miss out on the local cuisine, either. Mutton and grouse are both popular, and there are plenty of alternatives for vegetarians or vegans.
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland is an attractive market town in County Durham, located in the Wear Valley between Darlington and Durham. Like other locations in the county, it is strongly associated with the ecclesiastical...
Consett
Once a leading powerhouse in the country's steel industry, Consett is now a peaceful town offering fabulous views of the Derwent Valley. Many new industries have moved into the region, including The Explorer...
Durham
The historic city of Durham is situated in County Durham in the north-east of England, on the banks of the River Wear. It is famed worldwide for its Norman cathedral, which was a place of pilgrimage for...
Hartlepool
Situated in County Durham, Hartlepool is a town on the North Sea Coast that made its name as a major port and is still an important maritime hub today. The former docks have been developed into a marina...
Middleton-in-Teesdale
The village of Middleton-in-Teesdale lies in County Durham between Eggleston and Newbiggin, right in the middle of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For this reason, it is a great...
Sedgefield
The historic town of Sedgefield in County Durham is a great place to spend some time during a visit to the north-east of England. Its Church of St Edmund is a grade I-listed building that dates back to...
Stockton-on-Tees
The County Durham town of Stockton-on-Tees has a fascinating history of shipbuilding and was the site of George Stephenson’s first railway, which connected the town to Darlington. Today, it has a thriving...