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About the county of County Durham
A county in England
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.Or see below for all the magical places County Durham has to offer, including the best accommodation for those wishing to stay in an historic property or picturesque setting..
Recommended Towns & Villages to visit in County Durham
Beamish (97 Pictures)
in the county of County Durham
Beamish is famous for its lovely open-air museum which so vividly brings to life how the folk of the region lived at the turn of the 20th century...
Forest-in-Teesdale (30 Pictures)
in the county of County Durham
It's landscape, possessed of a wild untamed beauty, highlighted by the meandering River Tees, has a few ancient farmhouses and old stone cottages...
Wolsingham (18 Pictures)
in the county of County Durham
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...
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Binchester Roman Fort (4 Pictures)
For over 300 years, Binchester Roman Fort was occupied for. To begin with, soldiers in this fort did not come from this area;.....
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.....
Lumley Castle (8 Pictures)
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Weardale (19 Pictures)
This lovely scenic valley lies between the town of Bishop Auckland, seat of princes of the church and the charming market town of.....
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