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Pictures of County Durham

Exploring the most picturesque & historic places to visit in the county of County Durham, England.

About the county of County Durham

County Durham is situated in the North-East of England, boardering Cumbria, North Yorkshire and Northumberland. Reputed to be one of Englands most attractive Counties, County Durham has much to offer the discerning traveller, from Medieval Castles of interest, beautiful landscapes perfect for scenic walks, and last but by no means least the City of Durham where you will find both Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral a World Heritage site.

Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in County Durham

View of the Round Tower from the Great Hall

Barnard Castle (43 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham

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War Memorial , Bishop Auckland market place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Bishop Auckland (142 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham

This was the busy social and commercial centre of the south-west Durham coalfield, but the town is actually much older than the Industrial Revolution, although that historic.....

Darlington Train Station

Darlington (113 Pictures)

in the county of County Durham

Darlington, bustling though it is today was once a small Saxon settlement, this flourished as evidenced by the beautiful building of the church dedicated to Saint Cuthbert which lies at the heart of the town...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in County Durham

Castle Dean Walk

Castle Eden Walkway Country Park (6 Pictures)

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Double rainbow

Hamsterley Forest (12 Pictures)

Hampsterley Forest encompasses over five thousand acres, it is a combination of parkland and forest, giving access to some of the.....

High Force, Englands highest waterfall. On the River Tees, Upper Teesdale, Co.Durham.

High Force (56 Pictures)

This is the Tees most spectacular offering, it is also England's highest waterfall. The best time to see High Force is just.....

Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Lumley Castle (8 Pictures)

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