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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Durham

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Durham, England

Updated September 13, 2023

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Unusual Attractions in Durham

The Durham Obelisk.

Durham, England

Durham Obelisk

An abandoned tower once used to study the cosmos hides within a thicket of greenery.
Cafe on the Green

Durham, England

Café on the Green

Take afternoon tea in a 17th-century almshouse.
Some of the buildings which form the Palace Green Library

Durham, England

Palace Green Library

This library dates back to the late 17th century and was one of the first public lending libraries in England.
The Lanchester Diploma.

Durham, England

The Lanchester Diploma

The 2,000-year-old pieces of metal are an ancient soldier's military discharge papers.
The lone arch.

Durham, England

Rookhope Arch

This magnificent arch is all that remains of a former smelt mill.
Details of the lamp.

Durham, England

South Bailey Sewer Lamp

These lamps were created to expel sewer gases after an event known as The Great Stink.
The Count's House entrance.

Durham, England

The Count's House

A rather grand, but tiny, folly on the banks of the River Wear associated with a Polish count.

Durham, England

Sanctuary Knocker

Hundreds of years ago, this lion-shaped door knocker could help a person accused of a crime find temporary safe haven in Durham Cathedral.
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Cafe on the Green

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Café on the Green

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Found: A Lost Charter Issued by King John More Than 800 Years Ago

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The British Bake Off That's Resurrecting a Forgotten Medieval Cake

Competitors are baking soul cakes, a bygone Halloween treat.
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December 10, 2018

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