Plan a Spring Equinox Weekend Break in County Durham

Friday 20 March marks the spring equinox — the moment when day and night are perfectly balanced and the lighter half of the year officially begins. What better way to welcome spring than with a short break in County Durham?

Durham City is a wonderful base for an equinox weekend. Start with a walk along the riverbanks, where the first daffodils are carpeting the slopes beneath the cathedral. The city is compact enough to explore on foot, from the cobbled streets of the Market Place to the peaceful paths around the cathedral peninsula.

If you are in the mood for culture, there is plenty on offer this month. The Oriental Museum is hosting a stunning exhibition, Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum, which runs until the end of May. Meanwhile, Cosin’s Library has Shakespeare Recovered on display — a rare chance to see Durham’s own First Folio up close.

For those who prefer the great outdoors, the Northern Saints Trails offer a network of walking routes that connect the region’s most important historical and spiritual sites. A spring equinox walk along one of these trails feels wonderfully fitting as the landscape begins to wake up after winter.

In the evenings, Durham’s restaurants and pubs provide the perfect setting to unwind. Whether you fancy a hearty Sunday roast in a centuries-old inn or a modern small plates menu in the city centre, there is something to suit every taste.

A serviced accommodation stay gives you the freedom to enjoy your weekend at your own pace, with the space and comfort of a home away from home.

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