Built for the mighty dynasty of the Nevills, this great fortress stands proud and defiant, its history rolling back almost a thousand years. Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832. Since its redevelopment in 1996 Croft Circuit has endeavoured to bring the Cr me de la Cr me of British Motorsport to North East and North Yorkshire spectators. The Crafts Centre offers a wide range of events and activities associated with contemporary craft. Richmondshire Museum, which was opened in 1978, began in a former joiner's workshop and tells the story of Richmond and its people from early times until the present day.
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Distances by road will be longer. It boasts a superb leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, fitness room, spa bath, sauna and plunge pool. Redworth Hall is a 17th century manor house standing in acres of parkland between Durham and Darlington. A newly refurbished leisure complex includes indoor pool, sauna, sunbeds, spa bath, tennis courts, gym and children's play areas. A beautiful 16th century house set in 67 acres of parkland with extensive leisure facilities and 9-hole par 72 golf course.