Diggerland
Diggerland is a JCB-themed amusement park where visitors young and old can get behind the "wheel" of various items of construction machinery Dumper Trucks, Mini Diggers, Giant Diggers, etc. Events are also run by arrangement, such as JCB or Dumpster Racing. A £2 discount £1 for Age 65+ is available by pre-booking tickets online. Disabled visitors pay full price, but may bring 1 helper/carer along free.
Walk the famous meander on the River Wear, for breathtaking views of the cathedral.
Hire pleasure boats on the river, from Easter to Autumn.
Watch a performance at the modern Gala Theatre complex, or ice-skate here in late December and early January.
Have a pint of local real ale at one of Durham's magical pubs, particularly worth a mention are The Dun Cow on Old Elvet and The Shakespeare Tavern on Saddler Street "England's most haunted pub" and housed in a 12th Century building.
Durham Lamb Squab Pie
Try Durham Lamb Squab Pie, a local speciality, served in The Bridge Hotel, underneath the splendid victorian viaduct.
Visit the Durham Light Infantry Museum, behind Durham Railway Station. See Durham Light Infantry Chapel in Durham Cathedral
Ghost Walk
Participate in a Ghost Walk, contact the Tourist Information Office within the Gala Theatre for dates and times.