5 Places to Visit in Durham, England's Cultural City

Durham is an exciting city located in the North East of England. With its museums, food festivals, historical monuments and natural beauty, Durham has something for everyone who loves to travel. If you plan your Durham trip using Bitbook, you can benefit from an average of 30.15% cashback.

High Force Waterfall

Located in the North Pennines, High Force Falls is one of the most attractive waterfalls found in England. A very low-priced ticket must be purchased for the path to the waterfall. We walk for a few minutes through the forest along the well-maintained road and reach the High Force Waterfall. Flowing into the Tees River from a height of 21 meters, the waterfall also has a sister waterfall called Lower Force.

Mining Art Gallery

Durham has many attractions in and near downtown. Mining Art Gallery is one of them. If you are interested in Bishop Auckland you must visit this gallery. The culture, life and community in Durham is shaped by mining. Although the gallery is small, the works inside are impressive.

Auckland Tower

Auckland Tower is an interesting and unique looking building. Tourists quickly visit this tower and climb up to the tower's 15-metre-high viewing platform. The platform can be reached by stairs or elevator. The viewing platform has a stunning 360-degree view of the grounds, the castle and Bishop Auckland. Entry to the tower is free.

Bowes Museum

The Bowes Museum is a French style Chateaux built in the 19th century. It has an excellent garden and architecture worth seeing. The inside of the building is as fascinating as the outside. Treasures, ceramics, textiles, paintings, furniture, sculptures and collections exhibited inside span five centuries. Each room in the museum has different interesting things.

Durham Cathedral

Built over 2000 years ago, Durham Cathedral is open to the public for free. The cathedral, which has a fascinating design, is adorned with excellent details both outside and inside. Harry Potter fans will know parts of the cathedral well. Because some of the shooting of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was done in this cathedral.

Attractions in Durham are not limited to these. Maybe you should spend 15 days here to tour and enjoy this city completely.