Durham, England - Wikipedia
Durham (/ ˈ d ʌr əm / ⓘ DURR-əm, locally / ˈ d ɜːr əm / listen ⓘ) [a] is a cathedral city and civil parish in the county of Durham, England. It is the county town and contains the headquarters of Durham County Council, the unitary authority which governs the district of County Durham.
Durham | England, Map, History, & Population | Britannica
Durham, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and former city (district), unitary authority and historic county of Durham, northeastern England. It is the administrative centre for Durham county. The historic core of the city is located on a peninsula in a bend of the River Wear.
15 Best Things to Do in Durham (Durham, England)
May 1, 2023 · 15 Best Things to Do in Durham (Durham, England): Durham Cathedral; Treasures of St Cuthbert; Durham Castle; Crook Hall and Gardens; Durham Riverside Walk; Palace Green; Durham University Botanic Garden; Durham Indoor Market; Oriental Museum; Wharton Park; Palace Green Library; Diggerland; Gala Theatre; Old Durham Gardens; Finchale Priory
County Durham - Wikipedia
County Durham, officially simply Durham (/ˈdʌrəm/), [note 1] is a ceremonial county in North East England. [3] The county borders Northumberland and Tyne and Wear to the north, the North Sea to the east, North Yorkshire to the south, and Cumbria to …
Things To Do & See In Durham City, UK | VisitBritain
A place for roaming Romans, valiant Vikings and wise wizards, Durham is a city bursting with untold stories and magical moments. Cast a spell at Durham Cathedral as you walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter, or captain your own boat down the River Wear.
Durham | England, Map, Cathedral, & Population | Britannica
Overview of Durham, unitary authority and geographic and historic county of northeastern England.
Durham, England - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Durham is a city in the North East of England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county. It lies to the south of Newcastle upon Tyne, Chester-le-Street and Sunderland and to the north of Darlington.
The History of Durham, World Heritage Site
The city of Durham is a world heritage site featuring Durham Castle, University of Durham and Durham Cathedral. The name “Durham” comes from the Old English word for hill, “Dun” and the Norse for island, “holme”.
Barnard Castle - Wikipedia
Barnard Castle (locally [ˈbɑːnəd ˈkæsəl], BAH-nəd KASS-əl) is a market town on the north bank of the River Tees, in County Durham, England. The town is named after and built around a medieval castle ruin .
20 Must-Visit Attractions in Durham, England - Culture Trip
Sep 11, 2020 · 20 Must Visit Attractions In... Cathedrals, castles and a riverside setting all make the northeastern city of Durham a picturesque and interesting place to visit. Read on to discover 20 of the best attractions in the area – how many can you tick off your list?