Welcome to See Durham - your guide to accommodation, restaurants, bars and entertainment in Durham!
Our Accommodation in Durham guide lists all the best places to stay and should suit all budgets and our Durham Restaurants guide lists all the best restaurants in Durham, from Italian to Durham steak houses you should find something here to whet your appetite!
Must visit attractions include the iconic Cathedral and castle World Heritage Site which was one of the first ever to be designated and is one of the finest surviving examples of Romanesque architecture on the planet.
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool is the only heated open air swimming pool in County Durham. The relaxing environment provides the perfect backdrop to unwind with a rejuvenating swim, all nestled among the picturesque hills of Stanhope’s surrounding countryside. The water is heated to a tropical 80+degrees Fahrenheit nearly 30 degrees centigrade, making it an [...]
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Durham Regatta
The 2011 Durham Regatta will take place over the weekend of the 11th and 12th of June on the racecourse stretch of the River Wear in Durham City. 178th Anniversary of the Regatta. We look forward to welcoming you to the Regatta. Racing will commence around 8.30am on both days, with a race every two [...]
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Park & Ride
Durham City is served by three Park and Ride sites on the key routes into the city. These are situated at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands. A direct bus service runs every 10 minutes to the city centre from each site. The sites offer free* parking for users of the Park and Ride bus service and [...]
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Durham Railway Station
Durham railway station serves the city of Durham on the East Coast Main Line. The railway station is managed by East Coast. The station is a principal stop on the East Coast Main Line and is called at by many intercity services travelling the route. The travel time between Durham and London King’s Cross, 254 [...]
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Where is Durham
Durham is very easy to reach, located on the busy East Coast Main line, minutes away from international airports and just off the A1. The centre of Durham is compact, with small roads and the only congestion charge in the UK outside London (actually the first such charge [£2] in the UK, beating London by [...]
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Peterlee News from the Peterlee Mail
All the latest news from in and around Peterlee updated everyday with thanks to the Peterlee Mail.
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History of Chester Le Street
There is evidence of Iron Age use of the River Wear near the town, but the history of Chester-le-Steet starts with the Roman fort of Concangis. The fort was built alongside the Roman road Cade’s Road (now Front Street) and close to the River Wear, around 100, and was occupied until the Romans left Britain. [...]
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Chester-le-Street railway station
There is a regular First TransPennine Express service from Chester-le-Street northbound to Newcastle and southbound towards Durham and beyond (Manchester Airport). There are also a few limited Northern Rail services, even though the station is nationally managed by Northern Rail. CrossCountry run a frequent weekday service northbound to Newcastle and southbound to Reading via Birmingham. [...]
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History of Bishop Auckland
Toponymy The first part of the name, “Bishop”, refers to the land being owned by and the town being the residence of the Bishop of Durham. However, the derivation of “Auckland” is less clear. One suggestion is that it is derived from “Alclit”, “Alcluith” or “Alcleat”. This is similar to Alclut or Alclyde, an early [...]
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Bishop Auckland Shopping
Bishop Auckland is the main shopping centre in Wear Valley from three distinct locations; The Market Place, The Newgate Centre and Fore Bondgate. Well-known high street brands trading in the town include Marks and Spencer, Boots, WH Smith, Burtons, Dorothy Perkins, MacDonalds, Superdrug, Top Man/Top Shop, Woolworths, Argos, Currys and Mothercare. Asda and Morrisons are [...]
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The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts. The Bowes Museum
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Barnard Castle History
The castle was founded by the Normans shortly after the conquest, but enjoyed its heyday under Bernard de Bailliol during the latter half of the 12th century. The castle passed into the hands of the Balliol family (of which the Scottish king, John Balliol, was the most important member), and then into the possession of [...]
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Barnard Castle Steam Fair
The Steam Fair is a popular event for the May Bank Holiday weekend with lots to see as well as a wide range of stalls selling a wide range of products and produce. Why not come along and see how things were being done at the start of the century, with daily demonstrations of Threshing [...]
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Barnard Castle Truck Show
Barnard Castle Truck Show is one of the regions best loved events with a host of things to see and do, it has attracted thousands of visitors every year. The Truck Show has become a major event with a wide selection of vehicles on show and prize categories throughout the ranges it has helped to [...]
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Contact Us
We would love to hear from you; please either use the form below or email us: info@seedurham.co.uk Please note: We are not owned or run by Durham Council, as such we are unable to deal with queries relating to council services or tourism. Please contact the council direct on www.durham.gov.uk Image Submissions: We are looking [...]
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Dalton Park Shopping Outlet
Dalton Park is the biggest outlet shopping centre in the region, just off the A19 and features major highstreet brands such as Next, Marks and Spencer and GAP with 50% off. Dalton Park makes fashion affordable for everyone. From a snack to a meal with wine we have it all – there’s a number of [...]
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History of Seaham
Until the early years of the 19th century Seaham was a small rural agricultural farming community whose only claim to fame was that the local landowner’s daughter, Anne Isabella Milbanke, was married at Seaham Hall to Lord Byron on 2 January 1815. Byron began writing his Hebrew Melodies at Seaham and they were published in [...]
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Durham Book Festival
This year’s festival allows you to shamelessly indulge your passion for books and ideas in the beautiful surroundings of the city of Durham. The festival is both a meeting of minds, with some of the most interesting and important writers of our times, and a fun mix of interactive events, live performance and special events; [...]
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BRASS – Durham International Festival
BRASS: Durham International Festival, a celebration of current and emerging brass music from across the world, is set to transform Durham into the region’s live music entertainment hot-spot, from 04/07/2009 to 19/07/2009. The Festival will see venues in historic Durham City and County hosting award winning acts from five continents, including bands from Colombia, India, [...]
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Durham County Cricket Club
The Riverside is a world class sporting and music venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.
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Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre in Consett, is a much loved and well used town centre arts venue. It offers a year round live show programme, facilitating both professional and amateur performances, and an entertaining film programme comprised in the main of popular mainstream films and an up to the minute and exciting children’s holiday programme.
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Durham News from the Northern Echo
All the latest News and sport from Durham – updated everyday with thanks to the Northern Echo.
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Durham Weather
Latest three day weather forcast for County Durham and Durham City.
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Dalton Park Shopping Outlet
Dalton Park is the biggest outlet shopping centre in the region, just off the A19 and features major highstreet brands such as Next, Marks and Spencer and GAP with 50% off. Dalton Park makes fashion affordable for everyone. From a snack to a meal with wine we have it all – there’s a number of [...]
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Prince Bishops Shopping Centre
Prince Bishops has 40 shop units and 400 car parking spaces beneath the centre. Stores include Bhs, Next, Monsoon, Fat Face, River Island, New Look, Boots, HMV and Superdrug, to name but a few. Nearby restaurants include Pizza Express, Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge. Opening Times: Monday - Saturday 9.00am - [...]
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The Gates Shopping Centre
Located in the heart of Durham City, The Gates is a premier shopping location boasting a great variety of retailers and everything you need for a fantastic shopping experience. Shops include: Evans, Superdrug, Miss Selfridge, Holland & Barrett, Bon Marche, Julian Graves, Dollond & Aitchison, Early Learning Centre, Abbey Bank and Shoezone. For refreshments there [...]
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Durham Markets
The indoor market hall which sits just off the famously picturesque Market Place, is open Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm, with over 60 stalls offering a wide range of goods from Fishmongers, Pizza Sellers, Traditional Sweet stalls to Haberdashery, fashion and jewellery. A Saturday outdoor retail market has over 30 stalls throughout the Market Place adding [...]
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Byron Place Shopping Centre
Byron Place, a fabulous shopping centre in the heart of Seaham. The centre opened its doors with a fabulous line up of stores including a 45,000 sq ft Asda foodstore, Argos, BetFred, BrightHouse, Farmfoods, Greggs, Home Bargins, J&D Carpets, O2, Park Lane Cards and Gifts, Peacocks, Select, Specsavers, Subway and Wilkinson. The centre also has [...]
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BRASS – Durham International Festival
BRASS: Durham International Festival, a celebration of current and emerging brass music from across the world, is set to transform Durham into the region’s live music entertainment hot-spot, every summer. The Festival will see venues in historic Durham City and County hosting award winning acts from five continents, including bands from Colombia, India, Australia, Macedonia, [...]
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