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Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Cycle Route
Seaham
An on-road cycle route of approx. 12 miles starting from Seaham down to Crimdon following the Durham Heritage Coastline for most of the way.
Forest
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
Walking Route
Between Castleside and Tow Law
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles
Guided Tour
Barnard Castle
Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our alpacas.
Observatory / Planetarium
nr Mickleton
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Let our lead astronomer guide you to understand the wonders of planets…
Walking Route
Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Sedgefield
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…
Golf Course
Durham
Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Prince Bishops' and the Cathedral, provide drama, enjoyment and excitement from the first tee to the final green.
Garden
Wynyard
The Gardens at Wynyard Hall are fast becoming one of the North’s leading visitor attractions, offering a fabulous day out for couples, friends, families and groups alike.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A 4.5 mile circular walk with steep gradients and rought terrain. The route sets out in woodland along Middlehope Burn and ends in a long and gradual descent along a walled track with superb views across the valley.
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Durham City and County Durham
Welcome to our Durham Tours. Since January 2017 Iles Tours has been providing guided walking tours in Durham City. The Durham Tour gives you an insight into the cities role in England and the borders in the last two thousand years.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Seaham
The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A 1⁄2 mile stroll in upland countryside.
Guiding Company
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northern Secrets specialises in personal guided tours in English and German and is committed to providing you with a unique journey of the highest quality through this glorious city and region. Your guide is a registered Blue Badge tourist guide.
Museum
Barnard Castle
There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 50,000 items in this Museum of artists, designers and makers, there are treasures at every turn.
Activity Centre
Spennymoor
The Axe House Spennymoor is a family fun business founded in 2020 by brothers Chris and Callum Tingle.
The Axe House was built in the 2020 lockdown and opened in August 2020. We wanted to build a unique family fun venue. We have the UK's…
Garden Centre
Edmondsley
A one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs as well as our stunning woodland walk which extends over 15 acres, and our very popular Woodland's Bistro and Venue.
Walking
Barnard Castle
Two short circular walks in what was known as the ‘green lung’ of Barnard Castle when it was a thriving centre of the mill trade. History, flora and fauna, and a good stretch of those legs.
Walking Route
Limekiln Gill is a Local Nature Reserve which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified and a Special Area of Conservation within Durham Heritage Coast.
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