Family Attractions

Animal lovers have a choice of superb days out at Hall Hill Farm, Broom House Farm and Tweddle Children's Animal Farm. At Thorpe Farm you can search out culinary delights in the farm shop while the kids watch the birds of prey at the falconry centre. Find out why taking a bath in Roman Times was about more than just getting clean with a trip to Binchester Roman Fort in Bishop Auckland, or let the past come to life at award-winning Beamish

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  1. The Treasures of Durham University Library Special Collections

    The Treasures of Durham University Library Special Collections

    The newly developed Wolfson Hall now housing a stunning exhibition of the treasures of Durham University, from illuminated medieval manuscripts to imperial Chinese dragon robes has recently opened at Durham University.

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    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Durham City

  2. Gladiators: A Cemetery of Secrets

    Equitus

    Uncover the secrets of the Roman cemetery that has intrigued the archaeological world. Explore the evidence...and you decide...

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Durham City

  3. Crook Hall and Gardens

    Crook Hall Garden

    Medieval hall with Jacobean drawing room, turret and gallery, set in 4 acres of gardens, 2 walled gardens, a maze, a silver and white garden and Shakespeare garden.

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    Type:
    Garden
    Location:

    Durham City

  4. 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

  5. Fun Shack

    Rain or Shine" you'll have a great time at Funshac

    Fun Shack, the North's largest indoor playground, open 7 days a week. Rain or shine you'll have a great time at Fun Shack.

    Type:
    Adventure Park / Playground
    Location:

    Seaham

  6. 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

  7. The Playshack

    Playshack!

    Bright and spacious indoor soft play area housing multi-level play equipment and slides for children up to 12. Separate toddler area and football pitch.

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    Type:
    Adventure Park / Playground
    Location:

    Shildon

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World

    Ruff N Tumble

    Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World provides a safe yet thrilling and exciting indoor play centre for children up to 12 years old.

    Type:
    Adventure Park / Playground
    Location:

    Newton Aycliffe

  11. Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

    Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

    Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Durham City

  12. Tanfield Railway

    Tanfield Railway

    Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for datws and operating times.

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    Type:
    Railway
    Location:

    Tanfield

  13. Causey Arch and Picnic Area

    Causey Arch

    Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.

    Type:
    Industrial Archaeology
    Location:

    Stanley

  14. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

    Tweddle Childrens Animal Farm

    Childrens farm with lots of animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, tea room, gift shop and lots more.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Blackhall Colliery

  15. Carricks Picnic Area

    Image by Countryside Group, Durham County Council

    Riverside picnic area.

    Type:
    Picnic Site
    Location:

    Edmundbyers

  16. 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

  17. Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon

    None

    The museum, home to many vehicles from the National Railway Collection, regularly welcomes guest locomotives and exhibitions. Locomotion explores our railway heritage through interactive displays and offers an exciting events program.

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    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Shildon

  18. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

    Reception Sign

    A free visitor centre providing an introduction to Durham World Heritage Site and what there is to see and do in and around the site. Ideal for families.

    Type:
    Heritage / Visitor Centre
    Location:

    Durham City

  19. 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.

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    Type:
    Animal Collection
    Location:

    Beamish

  20. Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

    The Town Street at Beamish

    Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, is an open air museum vividly recreating life in the North East in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times.

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Beamish

Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum

Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum

Killhope is a multi award winning, family friendly Victorian museum with the most complete lead mining site in Great Britain. Underground mine tours, exhibitions, walks, hands on...

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