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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Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website or ring for dates and operating times.
Marley Hill
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.
Durham
The Bowes Museum houses a collection of outstanding European fine and decorative arts and offers an acclaimed exhibition programme, alongside special events and children's activities.
Barnard Castle
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.
Seaham
An adventure park based on diggers where children of all ages can ride and drive diggers. A wonderful place for family fun. For opening times visit www.diggerland.com
Langley Park
The first National Museum in the North East. Free admission. View over 60 vehicles, children's play area and interactive displays. Retail and catering available.
Shildon
Beamish - The Living Museum of the North, is an open air museum vividly recreating life in the North East in the early 1800s and 1900s.
Beamish
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
Durham
Shotley Bridge
Heritage railway (steam subject to availability) between Wolsingham and Stanhope in beautiful Weardale within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Timetable enquiries - 01388 526203, www.weardale-railway.org.uk
Stanhope
The world's oldest surviving railway bridge (built 1725-26) stands over a rocky gorge. Woodland walks and access to Tanfield Railway.
Stanley
A Children's Animal Farm and Petting Centre, with outdoor play area, picnic area, indoor school room and tearoom. Our animals include llamas, wallabies and friends.
Blackhall Colliery
Picnic area alongside the River Derwent near the head of the Derwent Reservoir.
Edmundbyers
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World provides a safe yet thrilling and exciting indoor play centre for children up to 12 years old.
Newton Aycliffe
Family attraction including shop, cafe, bale maze, go-karts, falconry centre (Easter to mid September), animal paddocks, picnic area and reclamation barn. Please phone for opening times.
Greta Bridge
Visitor centre housed in a Methodist chapel. Natural history displays which include geology, landscape, archaeology, flora, vegetation and wildlife.
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Bright and spacious indoor soft play area housing multi-level play equipment and slides for children up to 12. Separate toddler area and football pitch.
Shildon
Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop. Easter to October open weekends and school holidays.
Witton Gilbert
Family entertainment centre including soft play, ten pin bowling, electric go-carts, restaurant, themed parties and rooms. Also catering for special needs.
Annfield Plain
North East's largest natural maize maze with 10 planets hidden inside for you to discover. Pedal karts, penalty shoot out, adventure play also included.
Witton Gilbert