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Llanwern is translated as ‘the church among the grove of the alders’, but today it is the sight, sound and smells of the nearby Llanwern steelworks which are the dominant feature of the landscape.

Durham Cathedral is of the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Europe, renowned for its spectacular location at the heart of the Durham UNESCO World Heritage Site, visit and you’ll soon discover why Bill Bryson described this magnificent place as the ‘best cathedral on planet earth’!

St Sampson, with its magnificent tower, is an outstanding architectural and artistic landmark close to the Thames Path.

By the main door of this delightful medieval village church you will find a large oak chest with the date 1675 and the initials PB carved on it; who did it belong to?

A 12th century church with fine stained glass, woodwork, sculpture and bells and a beautiful and interesting churchyard.

St Mark's offers breathtaking views over the remote West Allen valley and a fascinating local history and is on the Isaac Tea Trail North Pennines Heritage Walk.

A beautiful church in central Durham, for 850 years it has provided prayerful. peaceful space for any visitor to enjoy.

Great Steeping is home to two churches named All Saints and this one, built in 1891 of red brick, is the youngest.

Durham Castle has two chapels. The Norman Chapel is older than the cathedral. with unusual carvings.