County Durham Tourist Information & Accommodation

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Durham is the county town of the aptly named County Durham.

Once part of the ancient Northern Kingdom of Northumbria, the border area between England and Scotland, for centuries, County Durham was ruled by its vice-regal Prince Bishops who made a major contribution to the area's rich and unique history.

" The County's fascinating blend of Christian, social and industrial heritage, combined with some of England's most beautiful and unspoilt landscape, will surprise and delight the most discerning visitor. Come and see for yourself - you'll find there's plenty to see and do including:

• The historic City of Durham.
• The lovely unspoilt scenery of the Durham Dales.
• Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum.
• The Josephine and John Bowes Museum.
• Impressive Castles.
• Industrial heritage.

The County's proximity to Hadrian's Wall, Lindisfarne, and the Northumberland Coast, Scottish Border Country, the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District makes it an excellent touring base. A wide choice of "value for money" accommodation and, most importantly, a warm friendly welcome, makes this an ideal holiday destination.

Tourist Information Centres

DURHAM CITY
Millennium Place, Durham City, County Durham, DH1 1WA
Tel: 0191 384 3720
E-mail: touristinfo@durhamcity.gov.uk

BARNARD CASTLE
"Woodleigh", Flatts Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8AA
Tel: 01833 690909 / 695320
E-mail: tourism@teesdale.gov.uk

BISHOP AUCKLAND
The Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP
Tel: 01388 602610

MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE
10 Market Place, Middleton-in-Teesdale, County Durham, DL12 0QG
Tel: 01833 641001
E-mail: middletonplus@compuserve.com

PETERLEE
20 Upper Chare, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1BW
Tel: 0191 586 4450
E-mail: touristinfo@peterlee.gov.uk

STANHOPE
Durham Dales Centre, Castle Gardens, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2FJ
Tel: 01388 527650 / 526393
E-mail: durham.dales.centre@durham.gov.uk

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