07/09/2026
Several County Durham tourist attractions and hidden gems will open their doors for free next month as part of the Heritage Open Days festival which runs from 11-20 September including:
🔹Durham Crematorium
🔹St Cuthbert's Catholic Church
🔹Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
🔹Crook Hall Gardens
🔹The Bowes Museum
A number of unique events are also taking place for Heritage Open Days including:
🔹Big Battlefields Walk Weekend at Neville's Cross - 13 September
🔹The Story behind the scenes access, site tours and collection items to view - 13 September
🔹County Durham Libraries Book Collection Tour - 16 September