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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

St. James, Coundon, County Durham

Coundon (43 Pictures)

in the county of County Durham

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A picture of Kelloe

Kelloe (1 Pictures)

in the county of County Durham

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...

A picture of Wolsingham

Wolsingham (18 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town 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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Recommended Attractions to visit in County Durham

A view of the Castle at Barnard Castle, County Durham

Barnard Castle (26 Pictures)

This historic town is a picturesque centre for discovering the delights of Teesdale. The town occupies a clifftop site above.....

River Derwent, Lockhaugh

Derwent Walk Country Park (6 Pictures)

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Killhope Lead Mining Museum high in Upper Weardale. A desolate but magical place.

Killhope Lead Mining Museum (7 Pictures)

Killhope Lead Mining Museum keeps alive the counties lead mining traditions. This is a fully restored site of a working mine.....

Frosterly in Weardale, County Durham

Weardale (20 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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