Pictures of County Durham

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

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.....

Escomb (7 Pictures)

in the county of County Durham

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...

Hartlepool (477 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of County Durham

This is an ancient seaport and county borough which merged with its Victorian neighbour, West Hartlepool in 1967...

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Recommended Attractions to visit in County Durham

Castle Eden Walkway Country Park (6 Pictures)

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Durham Castle (36 Pictures)

Durham Castle is another one of Durham's magnificent buildings. It was founded in 1072 and such was the impregnability of the.....

Egglestone Abbey (13 Pictures)

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Raby Castle (31 Pictures)

Arriving close to Staindrop from almost any direction the view of Raby Castle, built by the powerful Nevill family in the.....

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