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You'll find lots of tasty places to explore and enjoy delicious local produce in Durham's great outdoors.
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Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Stanhope
A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of homemade hot and cold meals, speciality teas and coffees, irresistible home baking and traditional Sunday lunches, served in a relaxing environment.
Restaurant
Durham
A truly exclusive dining experience. Offering a wide range of delicious locally sourced Meat, Fish and Pasta dishes.
Restaurant
9 Old Elvet , Durham
Set in the ‘perfect little city’ of Durham, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill treats guests to signature steaks, timeless English and French classics, and a comprehensive selection of premium cocktails.
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left
A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.
Restaurant
Durham
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa's Pembertons Rotisserie and Carvery is open from 0700 until 2200 daily, serving good food all day long. It is extremely popular and a vast range of food is available from sandwiches and patisserie to a Sunday lunch.
Café
9 Old Elvet , Durham
In April 2022 The Neighbourhood was born. Built with the idea of community in mind, The Neighbourhood prides itself on being a local hang out spot for all. We like to keep things local and looked to our neighbourhood to find our coffee provider,…
Café
Barnard Castle
With Cafe Bowes' spacious dining room and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of the menu.
Cycle Route
Durham
Beautiful scenery of the River Wear to be enjoyed on this cycle route around Finchale Priory.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
An undulating circular route the length of Weardale with sharp climbs. 65 miles.
Walking Route
Darlington
Spend time in nature and watch the seasons change in Raby Castle’s stunning Deer Park, which is open to visitors from 10am - 4pm every day.
Restaurant
Gainford
The best of local and seasonal produce including ingredients from the Hall’s own gardens with dishes that reflect modern British cooking.
Restaurant
Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle
The award winning food reflects seasonal and local ingredients and can be enjoyed in either the charming Oak Panelled restaurant or more informally in the characterful bar. There is also an excellent selection of wines from around the world as well…
Restaurant
Bishop Auckland
Offering: A Collection Service
Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.
Walking Route
Newbiggin
This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Bishop Auckland
The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Castle, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Durham City
Wharton Park Cafe, housed within the heritage centre of the park attraction in Durham City.
Walking Route
Seaham
The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once coal scarred landscape has been lovingly restored to thriving coastal grassland, home to wild flora and fauna and with beautiful views.
Restaurant
Durham
Not just for golfers! Think traditional English classics. In The Clubhouse you will find a light-bite menu, offering tasty dishes from a classic English Breakfast to locally sourced prime beef burgers, homemade soups, gourmet speciality sandwiches…
Eat Out to Help Out
Chester-le-Street
A Sports Bar serving great ales, wholesome food, and a kids menu so there’s some good all rounders for all the family.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
A 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.
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