County Durham
Properties and events in County Durham
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle
Monday 15th September A New Town, a Colliery, Church and a Castle. 10:00am (5 hours) 9 miles, level 2 difficulty. Yvonne Andrews. Start: Apollo Pavilion Car park, Oakerside Drive, Peterlee, SR8 1JS. Grid reference: NZ 432251 39770. OS map Ex306.
Archaeology in Upper Teesdale
Discover how people lived and used the landscape of Upper Teesdale over the last 10,000 years.
Brancepeth Castle Tour
A guided tour of the exterior (weather permitting) and principal rooms.
Build a Church, Build a Village
Build a Lego church and village; exhibition of plans and photos; talk about St Thomas church, Stanhope by Dr Rob Young
Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric
Between the train and the bus stations, a landmark in the Durham City Conservation Area, St. Godric's Grade II listed church was designed by Edward Pugin. Opened in 1864 it has beautiful examples of Victorian stained glass and a fine high altar.
Cotherstone Old Chapel Project
Former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, also village school until 1965. Now community owned/run shop, café and heritage centre. Special display of material showing the history and refurbishment of the building. Guided walk leaflet. Refreshments
County Durham Libraries Book Collection Tour
An introductory talk and tour of County Durham Libraries book collection.
Crook Hall Gardens - National Trust
Free entry to enjoy the beautiful gardens and Medieval Hall as well as talks and tours throughout the day.
Crook Hall Gardens Adult Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop
The National Trust is teaming up with Durham County Council and Recyke y'Bike to offer a free guided ride through the Durham City Green Corridor and basic bike mechanic workshop!
Crook Hall Gardens Family Guided Ride and Bike Maintenance Workshop
The National Trust is teaming up with Durham County Council and Recyke y'Bike to offer a free Family Guided Ride and basic bike mechanic workshop.
Darlington Library
Guided tour of the library including basement areas not usually open to the public.
Durham Castle
Experience a self-guided visit to Durham Castle and stroll around at your own pace on Saturday 13 September.
Durham Cathedral - The Legacy of W.G. Footitt, Architectural Draughtsman
A new talk exploring the life and work of Durham Cathedral draughtsman W.G. Footitt through his newly discovered diary and sketchbooks.
Durham School Tour & Durham School Chapel
On Sunday 14 September, Durham School will open its doors to the public for a guided tour of its buildings, chapel and grounds - exploring its 610-year history.
Durham Town Hall
One of Durham’s best kept secrets, the Town Hall has been a centre of life in this historic city for more than 650 years. Join us for talks and activities including talks from the current Mayor, the Mayor's Bodyguard and the Durham City Freemen.
Escomb Saxon Church
Have a guided tour of this ancient, Anglo-Saxon Church, built in the 7th century, and learn about its history and heritage.
Flass Vale and Orchard Tour
Flass Vale is a wooded valley close to the centre of Durham City.
Guided Walk: Coal and Railways in the Gaunless Valley
A guided walk along part of the Haggerleases Railway.
Heritage Weekend at Hopetown
Discover pioneering history that influenced the world!
History & Symbolism of Church Kneelers
Come and look at the marvellous collection of kneelers which display beautiful tapestry. The colours and images are a work of art and will tell a story of the history of the town.