Located in the harbour in Hartlepool, this frigate was built in 1817, and served as one of the many important ships in the British Navy...

Ryhope Engines Museum is based in the Ryhope Pumping Station that was built in 1868 to supply water to both Sunderland and the many surrounding...

Hartlepool’s Maritime Experience is the North East’s premier maritime attraction. Step back in time and visit a superb recreation of an 18th Century seaport including...

The Museum of Hartlepool is an award winning experience telling the story of the past of this interesting borough. There is a real ‘fishing...

Hartlepool Library offers one of the most important places of cultural exchange and learning in the community. There are a great range of texts...

Hartlepool Art Gallery is a significant collection that stands in a central location at the heart of the community. The local authority are committed...

The Gray Gallery offers visitors the chance to sample some of the best artistic talents that are available in this area of the country....

Dating from 1072, Durham Castle is one of the largest Norman castles and one of the grandest Romanesque palaces to survive in England. The castle...

Durham University is one of the most prestigious in the country and has a long and distinguished history associated with academic excellence. The University...

The Oriental Museum is part of Durham University, an institution that has had a long and interesting connection with the orient. The museum houses...

The present Cathedral has stood on this spot as a place of prayer and pilgrimage for over 900 years. It contains the remains of Cuthbert,...

The Durham Heritage Centre and Museum is one of the most well loved and visited attractions within the county, and tells the story of both...

Located in a beautiful old mill building in Durham, this archaeology collection is owned by the University of Durham, and is one of the chief...

Crook Hall is a beautiful medieval manor house surrounded by romantic gardens including the secret walled garden, the Shakespeare garden, the cathedral garden and the...

The Durham Miner Heritage Group have a museum that allows visitors the chance to learn more about the rich mining heritage of this county and...

The Reg Vardy Gallery was established in order to provide a first class exhibition space in Sunderland, and to help to promote the arts to...

Located in the centre of the town, this art gallery has been formulated in order to offer a collection of works that will appeal to...

The Durham Light Infantry Museum and Art Gallery share premises and make quite comfortable bedfellows, although at immediate consideration of the names, you might not...

Exciting hands-on exhibits and interactive displays tell the story of Sunderland from its prehistoric past through to the present day. The art gallery features paintings...

The County Record Office has been keeping detailed records of everything that happens in County Durham for many centuries, and therefore carries a massive collection...