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Durham Cathedral
Open: See venue website for opening times
Admissions: Free (suggested donation of £3), admission fee applies for Open Treasure exhibition
Durham Cathedral is one of the great buildings of Europe. Set grandly on a rocky promontory next to the Castle with the medieval city huddled below and the river sweeping round, the profile of the World Heritage Site is instantly recognisable to people travelling up and down the East Coast Main Line.
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Darlington Hippodrome
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Admissions: Event dependent
Formerly Darlington Civic Theatre, this Grade II listed building has recently undergone some major restoration work and reopened as Darlington Hippodrome. It’s an Edwardian theatre with 21st century facilities and an expanded artistic programme.
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Discovery Museum
Open: See venue website for opening times
Admissions: Free
Immerse yourself in the history of Newcastle and Tyneside told through permanent displays and temporary exhibitions over three floors focusing on the area's martime, scientific and technological importance to Britain and the rest of the world.
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Durham Wildlife Trust - Rainton Meadows Reserve
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Although a relatively new site Rainton Meadows has developed into a significant area for wildlife over the last 20 years. The wetlands and grasslands support a wide range of birds and over 200 species have been recorded.
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Founded in 1990, Durham Book Festival is one of the country’s oldest literary festivals, which traditionally takes place every October in some of Durham’s most impressive historic venues, but this year it will be taking place online due to COVID-19.