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
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 | 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 |
 | Lying in a prominent position ringed by the River Wear, Escomb is best known for its magnificent Saxon Church reputed to be built from stones brought from the near-by ruined Roman Fort at Binchester... Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels |
 | Seaton Carew lies at the edge of urbanised Hartlepool, it has seaside amusements and a lovely stretch of firm sand... Information | Pictures (3) | Hotels |
 | This is a lovely village lying on the edge of the North Pennines in an area of great scenic beauty. It is a wild and beautiful landscape dotted only by scattered farms with meadows full of grazing sheep and cattle... Information | Pictures (10) | Hotels |
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Recommended attractions in County Durham
 | With its grand arch, Auckland Castle, also known as Auckland Palace or the Bishop's Castle, is the official residence of the..... Information | Pictures (42) | Hotels |
 | Durham Castle is another one of Durham's magnificent buildings. It was founded in 1072 and such was the impregnability of the..... Information | Pictures (30) | Hotels |
 | Hampsterley Forest encompasses over five thousand acres, it is a combination of parkland and forest, giving access to some of the..... Information | Pictures (6) | Hotels |
 | This lovely scenic valley lies between the town of Bishop Auckland, seat of princes of the church and the charming market town of..... Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels |
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