Durham Coast

A visitor jumps across rocks on the edge of the sea on a sunlit Durham Coast beach

Important notice -

Our coastline is open. We encourage everyone to observe social distancing measures. Please stay local if possible to avoid creating hotspots.

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

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Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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Durham Coast

Wildlife

Bright purple pink flowers of the Bloody Cransebill

Discover our wildlife 

From birds and wild flowers to rare butterflies, there's lots of wildlife to discover on your visit to the Durham Coast.

Wildflowers add colour to grassland overlooking Beacon Hill and the sea

Nature is a winner on the Durham Coast  

A wildflower meadow restoration project gets the green light thanks to support from players of People's Postcode Lottery

A basking Durham argus butterfly at Durham Coast

Durham Argus butterfly project 

Making home improvements for a very special resident. Our story features a little yellow flower, arson and inspiration found in a bin.

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Durham Coast

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Two walkers pause on the cliff top looking out towards the sun and sea at Blast Beach on the Durham Coast
Durham Coast   County Durham

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Support the Durham Coast by dedicating a donation to someone special and adding your precious memories to our interactive map. A unique way to remember a loved one or celebrate a significant occasion, your donation will help us care for this coastline for years to come.

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