Foodie enthusiasts willnot be disappointed with a visit to Durham, thebirthplace of English mustard. Today Durham ishome to award winning cheese makers, artisan bakers and craft brewers. A visitto Durham will give you the perfect opportunity totaste some of these fine foods, with many local pubs and restaurants usinglocally sourced produce and suppliers. Durham’s popularindoor market hall gives visitors the opportunity to take home some of thisgreat local produce. Full of character and packed with interesting stalls, atrip to this indoor market makes for an interesting change to the normal highstreet shopping experience.
Durhamhas a great selection of pubs to relax in with friends and enjoy a local craftbeer, with live music. There’ll always be something to keep you occupied in Durhamwhether it is a local band or a comedy night, there’s a little something tosuit everyone’s taste. If the theatre is more your thing, the new purpose builtGala Theatre in Durham is worth getting along to.Situated on the banks of the River Wear, the Gala Theatre offers a programme oflive event’s ranging from comedy, live musicals and even a cinema.
A visit to DurhamCathedral is another impressive building worth getting along to whenvisiting the area. A well preserved building with plenty to see and admirethroughout, here you will get an opportunity to climb the long spiral staircase to the top of the tower where you will be rewarded with fantastic viewsacross the city and beyond a must-see when holidaying in Durham.
Another world heritagesite, a visit here cannot be overlooked, located across form the Cathedral is DurhamCastle an attraction for the whole family offering great insight into thehistory of the region. As it also serves as a university, access is onlygranted via a guided tour which are both informative and interesting.
For those seeking somepeace and tranquillity when visiting Durham thenHall Hill Farm is a must. The farm is great for family visits with lambs,rabbits, guinea pigs and chicks all roaming freely. For that real outdoorsexperience be sure to spend some time exploring the stunning DurhamDales which incorporates the North Pennines, an impressive area of outstandingnatural beauty. If you find yourself in the North Pennines, be sure to huntdown the High Force Waterfall, an impressive waterfall that will present youwith a great photo opportunity. The woodland area of Hamsterley Forest and the DurhamHeritage Coastal route will also keep you occupied if you’re planning anextended holiday to Durham.
Finally, a visit to the NationalRailway Museum in Durham will give you areal insight into the railway history of the UK, an important mode of transportfor many decades now. Open all year round with friendly and helpful staffenabling you to get a closer look at the train exhibits, the onsite steam trainride is popular for families travelling with young children.
