Places to visit in County Durham

5,792 places in County Durham, ranked from must-see to local favourites, each with the best season, typical crowds and distances from nearby cities. Travellers can post today’s status (waterfall flow, temple rush, road and opening status). Open County Durham on the map.

By type

Forts & Heritage in County Durham · 1,681
Churches in County Durham · 1,535
Hills & Viewpoints in County Durham · 645
Wildlife, Forests & Gardens in County Durham · 469
Other attractions in County Durham · 438
Parks in County Durham · 365
Museums in County Durham · 162
Treks in County Durham · 115
Beaches & Coast in County Durham · 109
Lakes, Dams & Reservoirs in County Durham · 84
Waterfalls in County Durham · 82
Mosques & Dargahs in County Durham · 40
Caves in County Durham · 30
Temples in County Durham · 20
Buddhist sites in County Durham · 12
Rivers, Islands & Mangroves in County Durham · 5

Must-see places in County Durham

Auckland Castle · fort · County Durham · Must-see
High Force Waterfall · waterfall · County Durham · Must-see
Barnard Castle Grounds · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Tynemouth Priory and Castle · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Saint Paul's Church · church · County Durham · Must-see
Newcastle Castle · church · County Durham · Must-see
St. Marys Lighthouse · beach · County Durham · Must-see
Souter Lighthouse · museum · County Durham · Must-see
Stockton Flyer · church · County Durham · Must-see
Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Tynemouth Lighthouse · beach · County Durham · Must-see
Washington Wetland Centre · sanctuary · County Durham · Must-see
Saint Hilda's Church · church · Hartlepool · Must-see
Seaton Carew High Light · beach · Hartlepool · Must-see
Parish Church of St Mary and St Cuthbert · church · County Durham · Must-see
Westgate Methodist Chapel · church · County Durham · Must-see
Deepdale · viewpoint · County Durham · Must-see
Brancepeth Castle · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve · sanctuary · County Durham · Must-see
Egglestone Abbey · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Beamish Museum · museum · County Durham · Must-see
Durham Castle · church · County Durham · Must-see
Witton Castle · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Bowes Castle · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Raby Castle · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Cotherstone Castle · fort · County Durham · Must-see
Teesdale · viewpoint · County Durham · Must-see
St Peter · church · County Durham · Must-see
St Hilda's Church · beach · County Durham · Must-see
Preston Park · park · County Durham · Must-see

By district

Every page lists waterfalls, hills, temples and more with their current status; sign in to post what you found on the ground.