Outdoors in Durham
Walking routes, parks, cycling, running, nature spots, and family-friendly green spaces in and around Durham.
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM) · Durham Cathedral
Uniformed Services Fun Day
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM · Durham Market Place
FREEHalloween Evening at Beamish
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM · Beamish Museum
Adults £25.50, children £16, under-2s freeA Quiet Awakening? Younger Adults Exploring Faith
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Durham Cathedral
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The Best Days Out from Durham
Durham sits within easy reach of some of the North East's finest days out. Our guide to the castles, museums, waterfalls, forests and coastline within a short drive of the city, from Beamish and Raby to High Force and the Heritage Coast.
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
Full directory →Freeman's Quay Leisure Centre
Sports & LeisureDurham'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 & LeisureDurham 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 & LeisureA 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 & LeisureCommunity 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.
PureGym Durham City Retail Park
Sports & Leisure24-hour budget gym at Durham City Retail Park with a large fitness suite, free weights and a full class timetable, on flexible monthly membership.
Result Fitness
Sports & LeisureIndependent city-centre gym at The Riverwalk with a weekly class timetable, personal training and a dedicated glute-training studio.