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durham cathedral Durham Cathedral
www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Durham Cathedral is thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England . Has the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede.

auckland castle Auckland Castle
www.auckland-castle.co.uk
Historically the Prince Bishops country residence, home to the Bishop of Durham. Visit St Peter's Chapel, state rooms and deer park.

raby castle Raby Castle
www.rabycastle.com
The medieval castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200-acre deer park , walled gardens, carriage collection, adventure playground, shop and tearoom.

bowescastle Bowes Castle
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Three-storey high stone keep, dating from 1170 and set within the earthworks of a Roman fort.

binchester Binchester Roman Fort
www.durham.gov.uk/binchester
Remains of part of the Roman fort Vinovia including an excellent military bath house.

barnardcastle Barnard Castle
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Ruined castle overlooking the River Tees. Remains include 14thC great hall, 3-storey keep and circular round tower which inspired Sir Walter Scott (Rokeby)

whitworth hall Whitworth Hall Country Park
www.whitworthhall.co.uk
Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain 's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building.

finchale priory Finchale Priory
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Thirteenth-century Benedictine priory by the River Wear. Built around the tomb of St Godric who lived here in hermitage until he was 105.

escombe saxon church Escomb Saxon Church
www.escombsaxonchurch.com
The Saxon church at Escomb is one of the finest in England . It dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. For guided tours please ring in advance.

durham cathedral The Treasures of St Cuthbert
www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Relics of St Cuthbert, embroidered vestments, 11thC sanctuary knocker, manuscripts, altar plate and seals.

egglestone abbey Egglestone Abbey
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Picturesque ruins of Premonstratensian abbey. Greater part of the nave and chancel still standing, with remains of cloistral buildings.

monks dormitory Monks Dormitory
www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
Anglo-Saxon stones, medieval timbered roof. Short term exhibitions or books from the cathedral library.

alnwick castle Alnwick Castle
www.alnwickcastle.com
To many people, their first sight of this glorious medieval castle can seem foreboding, and certainly its history lacks nothing in drama and intrigue. Some of you may recognise us as a film location, for everything from Harry Potter to Elizabeth to Becket to Blackadder.

alnwick castle Bolton Castle
www.boltoncastle.co.uk
Bolton Castle is a spectacular mediaeval fortress, situated in the heart of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, on the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It was built in 1399 by Richard le Scrope, 1st Lord Scrope of Bolton and Lord Chancellor of England.

alnwick castle Bolton Abbey
www.boltonabbey.com
Bolton Abbey is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales on the banks of the River Wharfe. With just under 30,000 acres of beautiful countryside, over 80 miles of footpaths and ample space to run around and enjoy the fresh air, there is something for all ages.

fountains abbey Fountains Abbey
www.fountainsabbey.org.uk
Fountains Abbey with Studley Royal Water Garden, four miles west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, is of outstanding historic and aesthetic importance.

hadrians wall heritage site Hadrians Wall Heritage Site
www.hadrians-wall.org
Hadrian's Wall Country has numerous sites of historical significance as well as the Wall. Many periods of history can be explored in a visit to one of the many historic sites.

hadrians wall heritage site Hartlepool Marina and Historic Quay
Hartlepool Marina's centrepiece is the award-winning Historic Quay - a faithful reproduction of an 18th century seaport portraying the exciting experience of what life was like at the time of Nelson and Trafalgar.

kiplin hall Kiplin Hall
www.kiplinhall.co.uk
Kiplin Hall, in the beautiful Vale of Mowbray, was built in the 1620s for George Calvert, Secretary of State to James I, later 1st Lord Baltimore and founder of Maryland, USA. Its design was unique in Jacobean architecture, with central domed towers on each side of a tall symmetrical pavilion in mellow red brick.

skipton castle Skipton Castle
www.skiptoncastle.co.uk
Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year.