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Things to do in Durham

Durham covers 2 towns with 100 things to do mapped in total, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. The widest choice is around Durham and Darlington.

The mix includes 82 free to visit, 14 indoor and 87 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Down at the Farm, Potter's Tropical Village, Hall Hill Farm, Diggerland and Adventure Valley — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in Durham

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Doorstep Green and Gilesgate Park.
    35 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Gi-Gi's Children's Soft Play and Riverside Play Area.
    24 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including The Cathedral Lawn and Shakespeare Garden.
    20 places
  4. 04
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including Moobears Play Den and Dragonflies Durham.
    4 places
  5. 05
    Theme Parks
    Rides and family attractions — including Hall Hill Farm and Diggerland.
    4 places
  6. 06
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Hopetown Darlington and Oriental Museum.
    3 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Durham?

This guide maps 100 places to visit across Durham, spread across 2 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Durham?

Recognisable names in Durham include Down at the Farm, Potter's Tropical Village, Hall Hill Farm and Diggerland. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Durham?

82 of the places listed for Durham are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Durham on a rainy day?

14 indoor options are recorded across Durham — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Durham kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.