Places of Interest in DurhamIn the North East of England lies the city of Durham, in Old English the word Durham comes from dun and in which the name translates to hill. In Old Norse, Durham means holme or roughly translated as island. Durham is believed to have traces dating back to 2000 BC of a certain settlement and actual traces of the town after the death of the year 995. Below you will discover some excellent places to picnic and visit to Durham in England.1. Durham Cathedral Around 995, the monks of Lindisfarne founded Durham Cathedral after fleeing their homes when the Danish Vikings attacked their homeland. The original building on the site had been demolished and today's building was built in 1093. Over the years, the Chapel of Galilee, the western towers, the Chapel of the Nine Alters, and then the central tower were rebuilt in 1465 and lasted until 1490. In 1104 Saint Cuthbert died and was found to be in very good condition as they believed he had been embalmed. Durham Cathedral is a wonderful place to visit in England as it offers a magnificent view to the eye. a ton of history going back many years. The cathedral offers the public many things to see, including the monks' dormitory, where they slept and which today houses part of the cathedral library. Three libraries are found throughout the cathedral, the most visited library is the medieval monastic library. Music from the 17th and 18th centuries can also be found in the cathedral's monastic library, making it an interesting piece of history to visit. The tower inside the cathedral has 325 steps that lead to the top, providing an excellent view of the surro...... middle of paper ...... children and adults. This involves an excavator sandbox, pedal tractors, computer excavator games and an indoor ball pit. Diggerland in Durham offers an on-site restaurant. The Dig Inn offers a fabulous Goodie Store, indoor play area, picnic areas and the Diggers Den. This restaurant is wheelchair accessible and has free parking for coaches and cars. This area has toilets and excellent connections to local public transport. You will have plenty of photo opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about how the machines work from well-trained instructors. A day in Diggerland makes a huge difference. Families not only learn how these excavators work, but also how to operate them. Diggerland confirms a fun, sensational and action-packed day for all. It is one of Durham City's biggest attractions.