Following a series of exciting new group-friendly experiences that have launched across the county, Discover Durham has launched a series of new itineraries designed to inspire travel trade and group travel organisers.
Durham Keeps the Faith
This itinerary showcases the county’s growing wealth of faith-based attractions and experiences. It invites visitors to follow in the footsteps of the northern saints on one of the six Northern Saints Trails. Discover how faith has shaped lives and communities for thousands of years at England’s first Faith Museum, part of The Auckland Project, and explore Durham’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, which formed a power base for the Prince Bishops of Durham during the medieval period.
Dales Discoveries
This itinerary gives visitors the chance to tour through the Durham Dales and see a destination with a difference at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. At The Spanish Gallery in Bishop Auckland, they can gaze upon 17th century Spanish masterpieces at the UK’s first gallery dedicated to the history, culture and art of Spain’s Golden Age.
Tracks Through Time
Celebrating Durham being the birthplace of the modern railway, visitors can explore 200 years of rail history under one roof at Locomotion in Shildon then hop on board passenger trains and enjoy a ride along an 18-mile heritage line at the Weardale Railway.
These new itineraries join the existing series of thematic itineraries for the county which include Flora, Fauna and a Fortress, Our ‘Grand Designs’ and Treasure Troves. All itineraries include useful information on attractions, travel times and accommodation, and are available to download at www.discoverdurham.co.uk.