Durham History Hunt

Explore the city of Durham in a brand new way.

Find 26 stops, each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham is here and take in all that Durham City offers today.

Hear tales of heroes and villains, ducks and dragons, and of kings and bishops. Use augmented reality to resurrect a long lost icon of the city. Spot artworks and the stories they represent. Look for a ‘U’ and a ’T’ that link Durham to the New World, and find a horse without a tongue. Learn how a cow and a milkmaid led to the building of Durham Cathedral and what is said to have happened when William the Conqueror encountered St Cuthbert.

Whether it's your first time in Durham or somewhere you know well, you’re bound to discover something new. You’ll be taken through cobbled streets, up and down hills and around the city’s riverbanks. Put on your walking shoes and off you go. Suitable for all ages and can be done individually or in a small group.

Durham History Hunt is a fun experiment from the Digitale project. Created by Durham University, Durham County Council, Durham Business Improvement District, Durham Cathedral, Visit County Durham, Durham Parish Council. Digitale has an open source, collaborative approach and is open to everyone across County Durham.