Newcastle International Airport 47 min
Diggerland Durham (31 min)
Family attraction with real ride-on diggers, go-karting, costumed guides and regular events. Oriental Museum (19 min)
Focusing on Asian art and culture, covering ancient Egypt to India, China and Japan. Locomotion (26 min)
Part of the 2-venue biggest railway museum in the world, with locomotives and interactive displays. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (31 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. RSPB Saltholme (24 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Adventure Valley (31 min)
Kids' indoor and outdoor soft play areas, plus roller disco, crazy golf, farm animals and a cafe. Durham Cathedral (23 min)
Architecturally innovative Norman CofE cathedral with St Cuthbert's shrine and a treasury museum. Crook Hall and Gardens (23 min)
Stone manor house originally built in the 13th century, with picturesque English-style gardens. Hardwick Country Park (13 min)
Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails. Durham Castle (23 min)
College in an 11th-century castle offering a B&B with 2 plush suites, plus seasonal casual rooms. Herrington Country Park (28 min)
Spacious, bustling park featuring walking & bike trails, an amphitheater, playground & sculptures. Durham Heritage Coast (22 min)
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. Botanic Garden (20 min)
10-hectare garden with plants from round the world, glasshouses, outdoor art and a visitor centre. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (24 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Auckland Castle (24 min)
Deer, castle, painting, history, and garden | 
