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Gladiators: A Cemetery of Secrets (24/10/2011)
Go Wild! At The Bowes Museum this Half term (02/02/2012)
Gladiator Skeletons Arrive In Durham (02/02/2012)
Durham voted No.2 of UK’s Top cities (02/02/2012)
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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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
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
Carricks Picnic Area
Riverside picnic area.
- Type:
- Picnic Site
- Location:
Edmundbyers
Egglestone Abbey
Charming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.
- Type:
- Abbey / Priory
- Location:
Barnard Castle
Weardale Railway
The railway operates a 7 day a week community service between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope and heritage service between Wolsingham and Stanhope. See web site for details.
- Type:
- Railway
- Location:
Stanhope
Bowlees Picnic Area
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
Fun Shack
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
Adventure Valley
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
World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
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
Broom House Farm Adventure 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
Mini & Maxi Moos Adventure Land
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
Whitworth Hall Country 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
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
Krazy Kingdom
Family entertainment centre ideal for children's parties. Featuring large soft play equipment, go karts, ten pin bowling and a full restaurant facility.
- Type:
- Adventure Park / Playground
- Location:
Annfield Plain
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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
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.
Durham Deals
- Type:
- Railway
- Location:
Tanfield
Durham Coast
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
Crook Hall and Gardens
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.
- Type:
- Garden
- Location:
Durham City
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World
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
Beamish Wild Adventure Park
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
Centre for Life
Buy One, Get One Free on Ice skating at Life, weekdays only until February 10 2012 - Download voucher here Life is an award-winning Science Centre, where all exhibitions...
Seven Stories, the national centre for children's books
Seven Stories is where our rich heritage of children’s books is collected, celebrated and brought to life. With exhibitions, dressing up, storytelling and crafts, Seven Stories...
Blue Reef Aquarium
Enjoy close encounters with our seals, tropical sharks, otters and hundreds of incredible aquatic creatures. A full programme of entertaining talks and feeding displays take place...
Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4BF
