Title: Things to Do in Durham in 2026 | Expedia.com [Durham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Durham.dx4628)[Hotels in Durham](https://expedia.com/Durham-Hotels.d4628.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Durham](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Durham.d4628.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Durham](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Durham.d4628.Car-Rental-Guide)[Durham Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Durham.d4628.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Durham ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Durham Types of activities Where to stay [Durham Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Durham.dx4628) ![Crimdon Beach, County Durham, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/a10a7d5f-7fba-4e9c-9810-b77aeded68e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Crimdon Beach, County Durham, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/a10a7d5f-7fba-4e9c-9810-b77aeded68e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nice woodland park nice river](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/0628cb8d-5e75-4a27-b78c-3e9b313f0375.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful location](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/9158f696-9769-45e1-b3e2-9caebd24faac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Wicker woman leading to the river lovely place to explore](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/5c2b730f-f0ed-4c49-a350-a629f267e18b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Durham Attractions It's not surprising that so many tourists keep coming back to Durham each year. This appealing city is packed with wonderful things to do. Whether you're fond of visiting local sights or having a go at more thrilling experiences, you'll find it hard to be bored here. If you're ready to discover the best of Durham, sign up for a few of the top [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=4628&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips) on offer, and have a friendly guide show you some of the most popular sights. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Durham ### Tours & day trips [See all 54 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4628&location=Durham&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham History Tour 1h 30m 10/10 29 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Durham City Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4967993/20a6d6aa-0e59-420b-bef3-43f2554b9ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham City Walking Tour 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-city-walking-tour.a4967993.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2119199/142035cd-41ed-47b5-be1d-724665019ac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle 2h 30m 10/10 86 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle: Private Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4585834/3eb4c703-b86f-4da6-b1f3-89d2240150df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle: Private Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour 4h 9.4/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $1,312 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vera-half-day-tv-locations-tour-of-newcastle.a4585834.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Pub and History Tour Durham City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48331984/e9c1e07a-f3a8-4e2f-b42a-6e8458600a66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pub and History Tour Durham City 2h 30m Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-durham-city.a48331984.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1819619/a6b41ee0-66a6-41c4-ae93-70efc2729fce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle Walking Tour: Geordie Culture, Snack & Local Stories 2h 30m Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-hadrians-wall-2-5-hour.a1819619.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Durham Private Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49617760/07dbc357-7019-4352-ac84-0f606cd307f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham Private Full Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available $209 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-full-day-tour.a49617760.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51804610/0a6a4216-094d-4123-96fc-0269c591dd96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes 1d 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available $15 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/newcastle-junkyard-golf-tickets-for-9-or-18-holes.a51804610.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Explore Newcastle in 90 Minutes with a Local - Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50032229/ea6e646c-8054-458f-95e3-39e27aa300ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Newcastle in 90 Minutes with a Local - Private Tour 1h Free cancellation available $212 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-newcastle-in-90-minutes-with-a-local.a50032229.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44635690/df60517f-baa1-4944-97d6-2ff21650264d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour 1h 30m 9.6/10 23 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/newcastle-walking-tour-to-grainger-market-quayside.a44635690.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4628&location=Durham&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Durham City Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4967993/20a6d6aa-0e59-420b-bef3-43f2554b9ccf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham City Walking Tour 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-city-walking-tour.a4967993.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Durham Private Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49617760/07dbc357-7019-4352-ac84-0f606cd307f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Durham Private Full Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available $209 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-full-day-tour.a49617760.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![Newcastle’s Flavor Trail: Culinary Journey with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47216970/76ded40a-1117-4730-8214-b17f992d3123.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newcastle’s Flavor Trail: Culinary Journey with Local Guide 3h Free cancellation available $743 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/3-hours-culinary-flavor-trail-journey-in-newcastle.a47216970.activity-details?&rid=4628&location=Durham&swp=off) ![3 day walking tour of Northumberland Coast and Castles](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5261975/9a9d7252-fb60-46fe-91b5-25ccf0a3ab72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 day walking tour of Northumberland Coast and Castles 4d Free cancellation available $2,142 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_4628) ## Recommended things to do in Durham | Number of things to do | 58 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Durham Monks Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app](/things-to-do/durham-cathedral-tour.a50786572.activity-details): $16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Luggage Storage in Durham Station](/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-durham-station.a48060058.activity-details)[Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-walking-tour-to-grainger-market-quayside.a44635690.activity-details)[Newcastle: Half Day Paintballing Adventure](/things-to-do/newcastle-half-day-paintballing-adventure.a51476480.activity-details)[Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Luggage Storage in Durham Station](/things-to-do/luggage-storage-in-durham-station.a48060058.activity-details)[Newcastle: Half Day Paintballing Adventure](/things-to-do/newcastle-half-day-paintballing-adventure.a51476480.activity-details)[Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[Durham: Adventure Valley Farm Park Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/durham-adventure-valley-farm-park-entry-ticket.a51916373.activity-details) | | With kids | [Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle](/things-to-do/guided-city-walking-tour-of-newcastle.a2119199.activity-details)[Durham History Tour](/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details)[Newcastle: Silent Disco Adventure Tour](/things-to-do/newcastle-silent-disco-adventure-tour.a4517391.activity-details)[Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket](/things-to-do/annual-admission-newcastle-castle-ticket.a2819022.activity-details)[3 Hour Walking Tour through Newcastle upon Tyne](/things-to-do/3-hour-walking-tour-through-newcastle-upon-tyne.a4710019.activity-details) | ## What to do in Durham - For free - With kids ### Free Things to Do in Durham Leave your wallet in the hotel room. It's possible to have a ball in Durham without paying a penny. **Palace Green Library** \- Widely renowned among local residents, this place is worth a look. **St. Nicholas Church** \- No matter what you believe in, this place will invoke a sense of reverence in you. **Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve** \- Revitalize your mind and soul by spending some time with Mother Nature. ### Things to Do in Durham with Kids There are loads of fun activities to do with your kids in and near Durham. Keep everyone happy with our [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=4628&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly). --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Durham? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Durham ![A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/644da214-90a4-4f55-99b2-73af718cc7d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham University 4.5/5(21 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Durham University, during your trip to Durham. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Durham-University-Durham.d6088243.Vacation-Attraction) ![Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088239/6c21bd25-d748-4925-85eb-5d3ac0451816.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Cathedral 4.5/5(44 reviews) Durham Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Durham-Cathedral-Durham.d6088239.Vacation-Attraction) ![On the way in to Durham Castle, Durham, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/db24eafb-cbb0-462b-a3a0-ddcb70e66859.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Castle 4.5/5(31 reviews) Durham Castle is just one of the places to see in Durham, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Durham-Castle-Durham.d6088241.Vacation-Attraction) ![Durham Lumiere is a fantastic event that takes place every two years. This is a light installation of coloured umbrellas at the Gala Theatre. Free entry to Lumiere after 7:30! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4628/816ee511-3324-415f-88c5-bbb25a42defa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gala Theatre Durham Enjoy a performance at Gala Theatre Durham, a storied theater in Durham. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Gala-Theatre-Durham-Durham.d553248621555971747.Vacation-Attraction) #### Diggerland Enjoy an outing to Diggerland during your stay in Langley Park. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed theater scene in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Diggerland-Durham.d553248621532494209.Vacation-Attraction) #### Crook Hall and Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Crook Hall and Gardens, a lovely green space in Durham. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Crook-Hall-And-Gardens-Durham.d6241797.Vacation-Attraction) #### Adventure Valley Bring the kids to Adventure Valley and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Framwellgate Moor. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Adventure-Valley-Durham.d553248621555971749.Vacation-Attraction) #### Hall Hill Farm Meet the animals who live at Hall Hill Farm during your travels in Satley. [](https://expedia.com/Hall-Hill-Farm-Durham.d553248635949801525.Vacation-Attraction) #### Durham Indoor Market During your visit to Durham, you can enjoy retail therapy at Durham Indoor Market. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Durham-Indoor-Market-Durham.d553248621533022053.Vacation-Attraction) ### Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Durham ![Panorama of Durham Framwellgate Bridge, Castle and Cathedral, England, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976007888/42493b83-b34f-4b62-b131-6818c37dcdc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Pity Me While Pity Me might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crook Hall and Gardens and Gala Theatre Durham. [](https://expedia.com/Durham-Pity-Me.dx553248635976007888) ![Grey Lag Geese,Brasside pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444014/0a70637b-2509-4452-94ce-9d862176e100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brasside While Brasside isn't home to many top sights, Adventure Valley and Crook Hall and Gardens are some notable places to visit nearby. 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