Pictures of County Durham
About 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.
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Recommended towns & villages in 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... Information | Pictures (106) | Hotels |
 | Welcome to the City of Durham in the North East of England. Durham as a town reflects the long history of its magnificent castle and cathedral with its winding streets, ancient..... Information | Pictures (218) | Hotels |
 | It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages... Information | Pictures (22) | Hotels |
 | Kelloe has pleasant riverside areas and is in close proximity to historic Hartlepool Quay and the seaside resort town of Peterlee on England's northern coast... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |
 | This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross... Information | Pictures (14) | Hotels |
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 | This historic town is a picturesque centre for discovering the delights of Teesdale.
The town occupies a clifftop site above..... Information | Pictures (12) | Hotels |
 | Josephine Bowes, wife of John Bowes was a Parisian actress, and perhaps this shows in the choice of building they chose as a..... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | Arriving close to Staindrop from almost any direction the view of Raby Castle, built by the powerful Nevill family in the..... Information | Pictures (22) | Hotels |
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