Beyond the city, new days out wait to be discovered. Step back into 18th and 19th-century life at Beamish Museum, and see how the region’s social history shaped its character.

Or sample home baking and fresh farmers’ market produce in market towns such as Stanhope and Barnard Castle – near the latter you’ll also find the sumptuous Bowes Museum with its priceless collections and the impressive, medieval Raby Castle.

Or simply escape - to the secret Crook Hall gardens in the city, or out to the stunning countryside. Walk through the delightful uplands to High Force, England’s highest waterfall; spot red squirrels in the North Pennines or fill your lungs with fresh air along Durham Heritage Coast.

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