The County of County Durham

County Durham is in the North East of England. It’s county town is Durham which is home to Durham Cathedral, regarded as one of the finest examples of Norman architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with nearby Durham Castle, which faces it across Palace Green. The county contains a sizeable area of the North Pennines, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Part or all of County Durham is in North Pennines AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Planning a visit? Places to stay near County Durham

County Durham's Surrounding Counties

Other counties neighbouring County Durham include: Cumbria, North Yorkshire, Northumberland and Tyne and Wear .

Retail in County Durham

County Durham is a county with a great selection of places to visit including waterfalls, towns, country parks and airports.

There are a number of waterfalls in the county of County Durham including Summerhill Force.

County Durham's best towns can be found at Stockton-on-Tees, and Middleton-in-Teesdale.

County Durham is home to some unmissable country parks like Hardwick Country Park,

Airports to visit in County Durham county include Teesside International Airport.

Towns and Villages in County Durham

Lakes near

Where to Eat in

Rivers in County Durham

Lakes in County Durham

Mountains in County Durham

Hills in County Durham

Nature Reserves in County Durham

Things to do in County Durham

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