Luxury Durham Guidebook
Food & Drink
All the hidden gems Durham has to offer
Tapas Factory
14 Elvet BridgeA fab restaurant, gives you a taste of Spain right in the centre of Durham.
Absolutely beautiful restaurant, and beautiful menu that changes monthly.
14 locals recommend
The Cellar Door
41 Saddler StAbsolutely beautiful restaurant, and beautiful menu that changes monthly.
The Capital
69 ClaypathGreat restaurant - definitely the best for Indian food in Durham.
Barrio Comida
34 Church StreetLovely taqueria - just a minute from your apartment.
The type of restaurant you can keep going back to. Gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere.
23 locals recommend
Zen
Court LaneThe type of restaurant you can keep going back to. Gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere.
Head of Steam
3 North RdBeer, tasty beer... And food!
The Holy GrAle
57 CrossgateCraft beer of all descriptions and bar snacks!
Old Toms Gin Bar
Over 200 of the world's finest gins, need I say more.
Whisky River
Cocktails with a Riverside view? Go on then.
Tin of Sardines
18 Elvet BridgeDurham's smallest bar! See if you can squeeze in...
Tango Durham
39 Elvet BridgeMmmHmmm this is a tasty burger restaurant!
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill Durham
9 Old ElvetLooking for a Steak in beautiful surroundings?
Shakespeare Tavern
63 Saddler StOldest traditional pub in Durham.
The Holy GrAle
57 CrossgateDurham's rock and roll venue, with a cracking beer garden.
The John Duck
91-91a ClaypathCocktails, music & a great beer garden.
Whitechurch Free House
29 Church Street HeadAmazing modern pub vibes and great food!
The Picnic Basket
Ideal for a spot of lunch.
La Spaghettata
66 Saddler StA Durham Institution along with its sister club venue Fabio's
A late night hidden Speakeasy for all you cocktail lovers. Durham's best kept secret... If you can find it.
Bar 33
33 Neville StreetA late night hidden Speakeasy for all you cocktail lovers. Durham's best kept secret... If you can find it.
Sightseeing & Events
Things to see and do!
Durham Cathedral
A stunning must see.
Botanic Garden
South RoadA lovely day out.
A little further out from the centre but a great day out to see home history. Perfect for families and groups!
194 locals recommend
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
A little further out from the centre but a great day out to see home history. Perfect for families and groups!
Lovely walk around this 13th century priory. Perfect if you want to see some history.
9 locals recommend
Finchale Priory
Finchale AvenueLovely walk around this 13th century priory. Perfect if you want to see some history.
Beautiful and desolate, Durham Heritage Coast is a must for walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors!
Durham Heritage Coast
Beautiful and desolate, Durham Heritage Coast is a must for walkers and those who enjoy the outdoors!
Home of 'Tommy' an art instillation celebrating the wartime history of the North East. Also home to the regions best ice cream parlour 'Lickety-Splits' and great fish and chips.
22 locals recommend
Seaham
Home of 'Tommy' an art instillation celebrating the wartime history of the North East. Also home to the regions best ice cream parlour 'Lickety-Splits' and great fish and chips.
Home to the UKs oldest, still afloat Warship HSM Trincomalee . Great place to investigate the maratime past of the North East.
16 locals recommend
National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool
Maritime AvenueHome to the UKs oldest, still afloat Warship HSM Trincomalee . Great place to investigate the maratime past of the North East.
Scenic walks, bikes to hire, a day out in the Forest is always an experience.
65 locals recommend
Hamsterley Forest
Redford LaneScenic walks, bikes to hire, a day out in the Forest is always an experience.
Ozzing history Barnard Castle boasts a castle destroyed by Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War.
96 locals recommend
Barnard Castle
Flatts RoadOzzing history Barnard Castle boasts a castle destroyed by Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War.
Set in the heart of the Durham Dale's Killhope Lead Mining Museum is an informative day out for all the family.
40 locals recommend
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Set in the heart of the Durham Dale's Killhope Lead Mining Museum is an informative day out for all the family.
Hire a rowing boat and explore Durham by River! Or book the Party Boat for a special occasion.
Prince Bishop River Cruises
Elvet BridgeHire a rowing boat and explore Durham by River! Or book the Party Boat for a special occasion.
Stanhope
Rural location with a history steeped in Steam Trains.
The Bowes Museum
NewgateThe biggest collection of historic art in the North East.
Botanic Garden
South RoadDays out for Kids
A great walk with fabulous views of Durham and activities suitable for children.
6 locals recommend
Wharton Park
10 Princes StA great walk with fabulous views of Durham and activities suitable for children.
Let the kids go wild at this family attraction a short drive from Durham City
18 locals recommend
Diggerland Durham
Let the kids go wild at this family attraction a short drive from Durham City
Hall Hill Farm
Family day out with all the farm yard fun you can imagine.
Infinite Air Trampoline Park
Perfect for kids of all ages!
11 Arches Park to visit a thousand years of history in the region. Kynren is one of the biggest events of this type in the country!
44 locals recommend
Kynren
11 Arches Park to visit a thousand years of history in the region. Kynren is one of the biggest events of this type in the country!
Adventure Valley
Ideal day out for youngsters!
Weardale Adventure Centre
Outdoor activities for everyone!
Teesdale Alpacas
Who doesn't love an Alpaca?!
Durham Falconry Experience
Birds of prey!
City advice
Getting around
Getting around - walking & buses
Pretty much everything is walkable in the centre, but if you prefer not to, bus is the best way! Check the arriva website for times.
Customs and culture
Be friendly!
Make sure to give people a smile as you walk past.