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Outdoors

Outdoors in Durham

Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Durham.

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Upcoming Events

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9Sept

Durham City Walking History Tour

10:30 AM · Meets Market Hall entrance

See booking
11Sept

Heritage Open Days 2026

Various · Various venues

FREE
12Sept

Heritage Open Day at Woodhorn

See listing · Woodhorn Museum

FREE
13Sept

AJ Bell Great North Run 2026

10:30 AM · Newcastle to South Shields

Spectating free / Entry via ballot

Featured Guides

The Best Walks In and Around Durham
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The Best Walks In and Around Durham

The Best Days Out from Durham
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The Best Days Out from Durham

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Parks and Gardens in Durham
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Parks and Gardens in Durham

For a small city, Durham is unusually green. Our guide to the best parks and gardens in and around the city, from the University Botanic Garden and National Trust Crook Hall to the cathedral views at Wharton Park and the Georgian landscape of Hardwick Park.

Local Places

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Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre

Sports & Leisure

Durham's main public leisure centre near the riverside, with swimming pools, a gym, sports hall, dance studio and exercise classes.

Maiden Castle Sport and Wellbeing Park

Sports & Leisure

Durham University's main sports complex on Stockton Road, with a fitness centre, classes and pitches used by students, staff and local clubs and members.

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

Sports & Leisure

A long-established rowing club on the River Wear at Old Elvet, offering learn-to-row courses for beginners as well as competitive and recreational rowing.

Durham City Cricket Club

Sports & Leisure

Community cricket club at the Green Lane ground on Old Elvet, playing in the Durham Cricket League, fielding senior men's and women's sides alongside a broad junior section.