Family Fun

There are many outdoor attractions in Durham which are ideal for families wanting to enjoy a fun-filled short break, whilst getting some fresh air!

Start the day at Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum in Upper Weardale in the Durham Dales. As well as the opportunity to experience the lives of former lead miners and their families, you can enjoy the museum's natural surroundings by taking one of the woodland walks. You may even be lucky enough to spot a red squirrel - the last unmixed colony in Durham.

All aboard for a short journey to Shildon in the Vale of Durham, home to Locomotion. As well as spectacular and educational displays of vehicles from the national collection, this attraction offers an outdoor play area so the kids can tire themselves out. Hall Hill Farm is the perfect venue for a fun family day out. At this award-winning farm there are a wide range of animals to see, plus trailer rides, donkey rides and a play area.

For great outdoor fun head to Beamish Museum. Britain's favourite open air museum is set over 300 acres of beautiful countryside and vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s. This award-winning museum provides entertainment and education for visitors of all ages.

Crook Hall and Gardens is a medieval manor house in the heart of Durham City, surrounded by glorious gardens. And if all this fun in the fresh air has left your family with an appetite, Parkland at Dalton Park provides the perfect picnic setting with 55 acres of landscaped parkland as well as 3 signposted trails.