Hotels & B&B's in Durham

Must-see attractions in Durham include the well-preserved Norman castle, one of the best examples in the country, and the spectacular Durham cathedral, which has been named as a World Heritage Site along with the castle. The city is adorned with many historic Durham B&B's catering for students and their parents during term time. Other cultural attractions that should not be missed include Durham's Oriental Museum. Just outside of the city, the Beamish Museum transports visitors back hundreds of years while the surrounding Durham Dales, North Pennines and the Heritage Coast offer fantastic days out in the countryside.

Durham is home to a number of leisure centres and swimming pools, with sporting guests taken care of by local Durham B&B's, offering visitors a wealth of sports and leisure options. In addition, the fantastic landscape around Durham provides an excellent setting for outdoor pursuits such as cycling, walking and outdoor adventure sports.

The surrounding area of Durham is one of the most productive manufacturing regions in the country and it exports a very high proportion of its manufactured goods in comparison to other regions in the UK. Other industries also play an important role in the Durham economy, including tourism with a percentage of income derived from the many Durham B&B's, and construction and retail, all of which provide employment for a large number of local residents.