Things to do in and around Durham – Places to eat, drink and visit.
Food
Authentic Brazilian Churrasco dining experience, right here in the heart of the beautiful city of Durham. Our specially trained Gaucho Chefs are on hand to serve our exquisite meat cuts that are continuously carved at the table in a traditional Rodizio style.
Drink
Small independent micro-brewery just outside Durham. Brewing cask, keg and bottle-conditioned beer.
Shop and taproom on site.
Tours most Saturdays must be booked in advance.
Places to See
Experience amazing sights, sounds, smells and delicious tastes as the past comes to life. Beamish is unique – our objects aren’t locked away in glass cases, this is hands-on history! Step into the past and explore our 350 acre site, as Beamish tells the story of the people of North East England from 1800’s to 1900’s.
Coarse wants to make tasting menus more affordable, accessible and fun.
We do this by only offering a 6 course tasting menu that uses local, seasonal ingredients. We also have a vegetarian tasting menu and cater to other dietary requirements if you let us know in your booking notes.
You’ll always find a warm welcome at The Half Moon Inn in Durham.
It’s a place where you can enjoy the day if you fancy a few rounds.
Where live sport lifts your spirits and where the banter flows as freely as the drinks.
Explore Durham Cathedral, part of Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit the resting places of iconic Northern saints St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede as pilgrims have done for 1000 years, and discover the cathedral’s history as a place of faith, art and remembrance.
For us it’s all about the pizza. Just like in Naples, our dough is made on site every day, takes 24 hours to double ferment and just 60 seconds to cook.
It is soft, light and floppy… so fold for strength or tuck in with a knife and fork.
We might be the smallest gin bar in Durham – and maybe even the world!
– but you’ll find our shelves stacked high with hundreds of unusual gins.
Plus, plenty of other top drinks too.
Standing proudly in the heart of Teesdale, The Bowes Museum is the vision of a pioneering woman, Joséphine Bowes and her husband John.
A romantic history, stunning galleries, great location, fine dining, top-class exhibitions, & family fun events.
This restaurant is truly a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ establishment, tucked away on the main street to the cathedral.
The Cellar Door offers a range of dining options, from outdoor dining to river views and ancient cellar conversions.
The Curious Mr Fox
The Curious Mr Fox, is an elegant cocktail bar, restaurant and events venue in the heart of Durham City Centre. Set within a beautiful historic building with views towards Durham Cathedral and Castle, They are a perfect destination for unforgettable experiences, whether you’re joining them for a leisurely lunch, Afternoon Tea, handcrafted cocktails or a special celebration.
Based in Durham, this family friendly venue is a perfect day out with exclusive discount when you stay with Toast Stays.
Fun for all ages, Diggerland with its 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities is the ideal theme park when looking for something exciting and truly unique..
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