What is Durham like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been trying to find your ideal family-friendly place for a holiday, you might want to think about friendly people and culture Durham. Here you'll find a variety of activities sure to delight both kids and adults alike. From the cathedral to shopping, Durham has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Gala Theatre Durham, Durham Cathedral and Diggerland. When you're ready for some down time after a day of fun with the kids, Durham has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with family suites. Hotels.com has 4 Durham family hotels, the right one is just a click away!
What should I see and do with kids in and around Durham?
You'll find that Durham and the surrounding area offers lots of interesting things to see while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some suggestions to make your getaway both educational and lots of fun:
- Parks
- Crook Hall and Gardens
- Palace Green
- Durham Botanic Garden
- Durham Heritage Centre and Museum
- Oriental Museum
- Gala Theatre Durham
- Durham Cathedral
- Diggerland
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks