Top Things to do in County Durham
Top Hotels in County Durham
- 1. Burnhopeside Hall
- 2. Travelodge Durham
- 3. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham
- 4. Premier Inn Durham City Centre (Walkergate) hotel
- 5. Premier Inn Hartlepool Marina hotel
- 6. Travelodge Hartlepool Marina Hotel
- 7. Premier Inn Durham North hotel
- 8. Ramside Hall Hotel
- 9. Lumley Castle Hotel
- 10. Blackwell Grange Hotel
10 Bridges in County Durham That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Durham, United Kingdom including Wynch Bridge, Low force, Durham Viaduct, Belmont Viaduct Durham, Causey Arch, Whorlton Bridge, Piercebridge Roman Fort & Bridge, Hownsgill Viaduct, Framwellgate Bridge, Prebends Bridge.
Restaurants in County Durham
1. Wynch Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By susieb130 - Middleton in Teesdale, United Kingdom
Absolutely fabulous place, gateway to lots of great walks. Tranquil place, beautiful scenery and one of my special places
2. Low force
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By derekh74 - Hunstanton, United Kingdom
We’d been to High Force some years ago, so this time we headed to Low Force. We parked at Bowlees Visitor Centre. Parking there is pay and display and the ticket machine issues a ticket on receipt of your donation. There is a suggested donation depending how long you wish to stay. There is a small amount of free parking in a lay by on the road. From the car park you can walk across past the visitor centre and over the road, cross a field and through a small wooded area to see Low Force. You can cross a suspension bridge and walk to High Force, but we didn’t. We returned to the car park and from there found our way to Summerhill Force and Gibson’s Cave. It is a bit of a climb on some quite deep steps but well worth the effort.
3. Durham Viaduct
4. Belmont Viaduct Durham
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
5. Causey Arch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By L3095CCangelas - Stanley, United Kingdom
Lovely views and scenery with a short Woodlands walk to the Arch. Alongside Tanfield Railway (the world's oldest railway) longer walks through the woods after the Arch and a must for people interested in photography
6. Whorlton Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By sheepygold
The road to this bridge is closed to cars but you can park in the village and it is a short walk down to the picturesque bridge which was opened in 1831. There is an interesting information board and the views from the bridge are lovely.
7. Piercebridge Roman Fort & Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Cordelia12
We visited the bridge first, by parkingg in The George pub car park, climbing the wall ( style type thing) and following the path. The first t8me we went, official cleaners from a firm dealing with government antiquities were brushing the walls . It was a lovely sunny day, and only we were there. There is nothing but the stones and a sense of history, and some informative plaques to read. Nevertheless I felt a real sense of history. On another day we visited the Fort, again, only walls and plaques, but a tremendous felling of what had been there so many years ago. I’d love to go if they had any re-enactments , but again, a great sense of history. There are a few tea rooms and pubs in the locality to visit, which are very good.
8. Hownsgill Viaduct
9. Framwellgate Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
Two of us visited Durham for the Lumiere Festival and this bridge is one of the access points onto the historic peninsula. The views up to the Cathedral are excellent and as the bridge is for pedestrians only you can take your time admiring the views up and down the River Wear. River boat trips leave from just below this bridge too.
10. Prebends Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By profjoypc - Alnwick, United Kingdom
This is one of my very favourite bridges. It spans the meander of the River Wear in Durham city yet when you are at the bridge you feel peaceful and away from the hustle bustle of town. It is beautiful old stone bridge that has so much history and character.
