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Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The…
Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000…
Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa…
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Cow Green Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic…
Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall…
Located in the beautiful Seaham countryside, our spring water fishery provides a scenic and…
Sarah Nelson Studio, set within an upland hay meadow, in the high Durham Dales, offers year round…
Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham…
Adventure Access is an outdoor activities company that delivers water sports at two sites in County…
Enjoy miles of waymarked horse-riding routes that let you explore the heart of this beautiful…
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our…
Adventure Valley Golf – Durham’s only adventure golf course, boasting 18 fun packed holes. Suitable…
Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an…


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Durham has a host of exciting attractions for a great day out. From award-winning museums to medieval castles, and from friendly family attractions to magnificent natural wonders.
In Durham City you can experience our amazing history and heritage as you marvel at the awe-inspiring Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Get hands on with history at England’s largest open air museum in the Vale of Durham as you explore Beamish – The Living Museum of the North. Plus, don't miss 11Arches Park, the region's newest family attraction. Spend the afternoon getting close to nature, exploring the Viking village, and enjoying immersive live action shows before taking your seat for Kynren, an Epic Tale of England the spectacular live open air night show (Every Saturday from the 7 August to the 11 September).
For a taste of the outdoors head to the Durham Dales where you’ll find Hamsterley Forest – popular with mountain bikers, keen cyclists, walkers and families alike.
These are just a few of the incredible attractions across an extraordinary county.
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