48 hours in Durham: Medieval castles, waterfalls and walking with alpacas

48 hours in Durham: Medieval castles, waterfalls and walking with alpacas

Journeying back through history, meandering through the winding streets of a UNESCO World Heritage old town, or escaping into the rolling beauty of the Dales, Durham has plenty to offer, whatever you’re after. Reachable in just a couple of hours on the train from Manchester, getting to and from Durham is hassle-free. To ensure we got the best of both worlds, we split our time into two: one day spent in Durham city, and one out in Durham Dales. I…