"Located in Langley Park, several miles outside o Durham City, Diggerland is a theme park where children and adults can ride in, drive and watch different types of construction machinery including Dump.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 3 January 10

"The Angel of The North was completed in 1998 after 4 years of construction. It was designed by Anthony Gormley and cost of nearly £800,000.

She stands on top of a hill over looking the A1 and is vi.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 3 January 10

"The Fallen Angel Hotel is one of Durham's more unique hotel experiences. It's one of the few places that Durham residents will visit too, not just tourists!

The hotel has 10 differently themed room.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 3 January 10

"While Durham isn't a particularly large city (you can walk from one side of the city centre to the other in about 20 minutes!), it does have quite a lot to offer shoppers looking for something to spen.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 2 January 10

"Raby Castle is said to be one of the finest medieval Castle's in England. It has been home to Lord Barnard's family since 1626 and was built by the Nevill family in the 14th Century.

There is lots .....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 2 January 10

"Even though Durham can be a pretty busy little city there are some really nice walks alongside the riverbanks. Anybody who may have looked at an aerial photo of the city will know that Durham Cathedra.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 13 December 09

"Located in Meadowfield, about 3 miles outside of Durham City Centre, it is one of a number of council operated leisure centres in and around Durham. It has a large car park that is monitored by CCTV c.....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 13 December 09

"Bowlees Picnic Area is located in Middleton in Teesdale not far from Barnard Castle. It's easy to find and well signposted. On site there is parking although on nice days these fill up pretty quickly......More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 13 December 09

"Despite living in Durham all my life, I only recently discovered Crook Hall. It's a 13th Century, Grade 1 Listed Medieval Hall set in 4 acres of gardens which includes 2 walled gardens, a silver and .....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 12 December 09

"Owned and operated by Durham University The Oriental Museum is a Asian art, antiquities, and material culture museum.

Located just outside the city centre near Durham Universiy's Science Site, the .....More"

Contributed by: durhamgirl on 12 December 09