County Durham
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Kynren, Bishop Auckland: A Must-See UK Live Show – Full Review
I was delighted to be invited to attend the press preview of Kynren which is an outdoor theatre spectacle located in Bishop Auckland and now into its 10th year. What is Kynren? Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is a live action show that takes audiences on a journey through 2,000 years of history…
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How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in the Durham Dales
Our short break in the north east of England was centred around the southern border of County Durham. This part of the county is noted for its stunning scenery, splendid cultural attractions and attractive small towns. It was our first visit to the area and I looked forward to our short break. Day 1 –…
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How to Spend a Perfect Day in Newcastle
To complete our weekend break in Durham we decided to spend our final day in Newcastle. Trains run frequently between the two cities taking just 15 minutes, with standard off-peak adult returns £7.90. As it was a Sunday we were able to travel on any service so we arrived into Newcastle station bright and early…
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Durham Cathedral and University: Exploring Two of England’s Treasures
Sunshine streamed through the windows as we drew back the curtains and it looked as if the previous day’s beautiful weather was continuing. We started the day with a walk through Durham’s Market Place where stalls had been set up for the weekly Saturday market. Being unable to resist a browse through the stalls, we…
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How to Spend a Perfect Weekend in Durham
Durham is a small city nestled on the banks of the River Wear in the north east of England. It’s famous for its Norman cathedral, 11th century castle and world renowned university, with this part of the city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In his book ‘Notes from a small island’ Bill Bryson called…
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