Durham
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
City in County Durham, England
Durham is a cathedral city and civil parish in County 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. The built-up area had a population of 50,510 at the 2021 Census.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 48,069
- Coordinates
- 54.777, -1.576
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Durham
Durham is the kind of compact town you find in England, United Kingdom. It counts about 48,069 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are culture, adventure and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Durham
Culture in Durham
(13)Looking for culture? Durham has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The full list runs to 13 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Durham.
Adventure in Durham
(8)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure Parks, Climbing, Off Road Trails and Parachute. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Durham.
Nature in Durham
(6)On the nature side, Durham offers Caves, Forest, Gardens, Geological Formations and Natural Places. All of it is drawn from Durham's recorded activities. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Wellness in Durham
(6)Durham records Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Turkish Baths under wellness. Everything listed here comes from what Durham is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Sports in Durham
(5)Sports lovers get Biking, Horse Trails, Skiing, Slopes and Snowboard. All of it is drawn from Durham's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Durham
(4)For nightlife, expect Clubs, Disco, Festival and Pubs. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Durham.
Water Sports in Durham
(3)For water sports, expect Wakeboard, Water Skiing and Windsurfing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Durham.
Family in Durham
(1)For family, expect Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Durham.
Best time to visit Durham
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Durham is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in England and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Durham that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Durham known for?
- Durham, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for culture, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 48,069 residents.
- What can you do in Durham?
- Recorded activities in Durham include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Durham?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Durham located?
- Durham is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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