Durham Heritage City

Durham City is delightful to wander around, with its winding cobbled streets, excellent shops, pubs and restaurants.

Another World Heritage Site is the magnificent 1000-year-old Durham Cathedral, described by Bill Bryson as "the best cathedral on planet Earth". Poised high above the River Wear next to Durham Castle, it's a truly awesome sight.

If you can, climb the 300 steps of the main cathedral tower - the views are well worth it.

Also within the city is Crook Hall - a medieval manor house whose beautiful, fragrant gardens provide the perfect place to relax with a traditional English cream tea.