County Durham: is it crowded? When to visit
County Durham (United Kingdom) is busiest in July, August and September and calmer the rest of the year. At its busiest, around the week of 16 Aug 2027, about 6,693 tourists stay there each night.
Even then it stays calm for its size: a good choice to avoid the crowds. 2/9 · Calm
Tourists week by week, for the year ahead
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Forecasts from official statistics, estimated from figures for the wider region. The first three months are the most reliable. See County Durham on the map, week by week →
What to see in County Durham
- Durham Castle and Cathedral
- Egglestone Abbey
102 listed monuments, including a UNESCO World Heritage site and 109 more things to see and do.
Quieter places near County Durham
Calm, worth the trip and within driving distance, even in the busiest week of the year:
- North Yorkshire · 1 h 08 drive · 3/9 · Quiet See: Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey
- Northumberland · 1 h 09 drive · 3/9 · Quiet See: Hadrian's Wall, Warkworth Castle
- Cumberland · 1 h 32 drive · 3/9 · Quiet See: Lake District, borders of the Roman Empire
- Bradford · 1 h 45 drive · 2/9 · Calm See: Saltaire, Bradford Cathedral
- Westmorland and Furness · 1 h 08 drive · 4/9 · Some visitors See: Devil's Bridge, Furness Abbey
Drive times are estimates from distance.
Where to stay and what to do
Explore County Durham and the calm places around it on the map →