Attractions near City of Durham Sylvan House Apartment

This is a list of the attractions near this property that are featured on AboutBritain.com
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all attractions near this property.
Durham Castle (< 1 Mile)*
Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832.
Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum (8 Miles)*
Beamish is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Beamish is a world famous open air museum.
Auckland Castle (8 Miles)*
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years.
WWT Washington Wetland Centre (9 Miles)*
Explore 103 acres of wetland, woodland and wildlife reserve at Washington Wetland Centre - one of the North East's biggest conservation success stories. This vibrant, family-friendly, site gives sanctuary to birds, insects and plant-life alike.
Angel of the North (9 Miles)*
If you're travelling past Gateshead, whether by car on the A1, or by train on the East coast main line, you can't miss the Angel of the North.
Low Barns Nature Reserve (10 Miles)*
Regarded as one of Durham Wildlife Trust's premier reserves, this 50 hectare wetland site contains mixed woodlands and grasslands. A recently refurbished visitor centre is open to the public and something of interest can be seen throughout the year.
North East Aircraft Museum (11 Miles)*
The North of England's Premier Aviation Collection. Classic aircraft on display include : Avro Vulcan, Hawker Hunter and Falklands veteran - the Pusara. Over 30 aircraft and a collection of aeroengines all under cover.
Shipley Art Gallery (12 Miles)*
The Shipley Art Gallery has become established as a national centre for contemporary craft and has built up one of the best collections outside London.
Monkwearmouth Station Museum (12 Miles)*
The Museum is closed for restoration and redevelopment and is due to reopen in the summer of 2006.
Centre for Life (13 Miles)*
The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre where imaginative exhibitions, interactive displays and special events promote greater understanding of science and provoke curiosity in the world around us.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near City of Durham Sylvan House Apartment
Durham (< 1 Mile)*
Durham City - The jewel in the county's crown! Compact enough to explore on foot but so exceptional that its magnificent Norman Castle and Cathedral are a World Heritage Site.
Sheepscar (2 Miles)*
Shincliffe (2 Miles)*
Brandon (2 Miles)*
Witton Gilbert (3 Miles)*
Plawsworth (3 Miles)*
Ushaw Moor (3 Miles)*
New Brancepeth (3 Miles)*
Sunderland Bridge (3 Miles)*
Croxdale (3 Miles)*
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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