Coast and Countryside Attractions

Durham's stunning countryside and coast are home to many exciting attractions. Plus, explore Durham's collection of country parks, with their riverside walks and peaceful places.

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  1. Hamsterley Forest

    Hamsterley Forest

    The Visitor Centre houses displays on forest wildlife, a small gift shop, tea room and play park, also the starting point of the scenic four mile forest drive that runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.

    Type:
    Forest
    Location:

    Hamsterley Forest

  2. Thorpe Farm Centre

    Thorpe Farm Centre

    Stylish coffee shop, food and gift shop, reclamation barn, country walks, animal paddocks and falconry centre with maize maze all make Thorpe Farm a great place to be, come and 'taste the country'.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Greta Bridge

  3. High Force Waterfall

    High Force

    High Force is the most majestic of the waterfalls on the River Tees. The falls are only a short walk from a bus stop, car park and picnic area.

    Type:
    Natural Feature
    Location:

    Forest-in-Teesdale

  4. Carricks Picnic Area

    Image by Countryside Group, Durham County Council

    Riverside picnic area.

    Type:
    Picnic Site
    Location:

    Edmundbyers

  5. Parkland at Dalton Park

    Dalton Park

    55 acres of landscaped parkland adjacent to Dalton Park Retail Outlet Centre. Three signposted trails, seating and picnic areas.

    Type:
    Parkland / Woodland Garden
    Location:

    Murton

  6. Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

    None

    Forty hectare nature reserve with nature trail, bird hides, observatory, woodland, ponds, meadow, lake and river. Visitor centre and coffee shop.

    Type:
    Nature Reserve
    Location:

    Witton-le-Wear

  7. Egglestone Abbey

    Egglestone Abbey

    Charming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.

    Type:
    Abbey / Priory
    Location:

    Barnard Castle

  8. Bowlees Picnic Area

    Image by Countryside Group Durham County Council

    The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale. There are 4 waterfalls in the site and more falls alongside a footpath to Gibson's Cave.

    Type:
    Picnic Site
    Location:

    Newbiggin

  9. Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve

    Hedleyhope Fell

    A 200-acre nature reserve boasting a rich variety of plants and insects (including butterflies), birds, mammals and reptiles.

    Type:
    Nature Reserve
    Location:

    Tow Law

  10. Adventure Valley

    None

    At Adventure Valley you'll discover 6 action packed play zones bringing you the very best in family adventure, animal fun and indoor play.

    Type:
    Animal Collection
    Location:

    Durham

  11. Hardwick Park

    Hardwick Park at sunset

    Recently restored 18thC park with visitor centre/cafe. Open daily.

    Type:
    Country / Royal Park
    Location:

    Sedgefield

  12. Broom House Farm Adventure Trail

    Broom House Farm Trail

    Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop. Easter to October open weekends and school holidays.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Witton Gilbert

  13. Mini & Maxi Moos Adventure Land

    Girl with donkey

    Mini & Maxi Moos Adventure Land is an adventure & fun packed day for all the family. From indoor and outdoor Laser Battlefield Live Zones to Giant Slides to cute and cuddly farm animals, whatever the weather the fun never stops!

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Craghead

  14. Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

    None

    Picturesque wooded valley. National Nature Reserve with 550 acres of natural woodland and 12 miles of footpaths. Wild flowers and woodland birds. (Car park closes 18:00 or dusk if earlier.)

    Type:
    Nature Reserve
    Location:

    Peterlee

  15. Whitworth Hall Country Park

    Whitworth Hall - exterior from Deer Park

    Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building.

    Type:
    Country / Royal Park
    Location:

    Spennymoor

  16. Pow Hill Country Park

    Pow Hill Country Park

    A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.

    Type:
    Country / Royal Park
    Location:

    Edmundbyers

  17. Hall Hill Farm

    Hall Hill Farm

    Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, picnic and play area.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Lanchester

  18. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

    Credit: Natural England/Charlie Hedley

    The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of England.

    Type:
    Parkland / Woodland Garden
    Location:

    Stanhope

  19. Durham Coast

    Durham Coast - copyright Charlie Hedley

    Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.

    Type:
    Beach
    Location:

    Seaham

  20. Beamish Wild Adventure Park

    Ropes

    Beamish Wild incorporates Birds of Prey, Archery, tractor rides, tree climbing and even a High Ropes Course to offer fun for all the family.

    Durham Deals

    Type:
    Animal Collection
    Location:

    Beamish

Nature's World

Nature's World

Nature's World now has a new Adventure Arena with assault course, climbing walls, pedal go-karts and tractors...

Chillingham Wild Cattle

Chillingham Wild Cattle

The pure-bred survivors of the wild white cattle herd which once roamed the forests of Britain.

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