Durham
Once part of the ancient Northern Kingdom of Northumbria, County Durham is a smaller county in the North East of England. Home to England's first railway which ran from Stockton to Darlington, Durham is famousfor industry but has a longer istorical past of note.
Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle are an official World Heritage Site.
County Durham is also famous for its natural environments, particularly the spectacular Teesdale and Weardale with their waterfalls, river valleys and wildflower meadows. The Dales are home to one of Europe’s key colonies of wading birds.
Major Towns in Durham
The main towns of Durham are Bishop Auckland, Consett, Darlington, Durham, Hatlepool and Stockton on Tees.