Anker's House Museum   
The museum is based in the annex of a local church and is responsible for collecting a social and political archive of information on this area of the country. The...

Auckland Castle   
This historic castle has been the home of the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years, and today is the Bishop’s official residence. The historic building, with its magnificent Chapel, Throne...

Barnard Castle   
Standing tall and proud on a rocky cliff along a bank overlooking the River Tees, Bernard Castle is an impressive and breathtaking sight and was once the primary residence of the...

Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum   
This unique museum recreates living conditions in the North of England in 1825 and 1913. Set in more than 300 acres, it features some buildings that pre-date Beamish, but the...

Binchester Roman Fort   
Binchester fort - known as Vinovia - was build in the first Century AD to help control the surrounding area. It was one of a number of forts along the...

Bowes Castle   
Bowes Castle was built on the corner of an old Roman fort that once guarded the route through the Pennines. The first stone was laid in 1136 although the majority...

Brick Train Sculpture   
To celebrate the rich railway heritage of Darlington, this sculpture was commissioned and created in 1997 by David Mach. Comprising over 181,000 bricks, the sculpture is a mockup of the famous...

Bus Preservation Society   
This exhibition is only open by appointment, so please make sure that you make contact with the authorities in advance to avoid disappointment. The Bus Preservation Society houses a collection...

Crook Hall & Gardens   
Crook Hall & Gardens in Durham City is a Medieval Hall with a haunted Jacobean room and Georgian manor, all surrounded by 4 acres of themed 'Old English' gardens plus a moat pool, a maze and an orchard. Enjoy a home made cream tea in our Courtyard Cafe.

Crook Hall and Gardens   
Crook Hall is a beautiful medieval manor house surrounded by romantic gardens including the secret walled garden, the Shakespeare garden, the cathedral garden and the silver and white garden....