Family Attractions

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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  1. Hall Hill Farm

    Hall Hill Farm

    Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, picnic and play area.

    Special Offers

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Lanchester

  2. Tanfield Railway

    None

    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.

    Type:
    Steam Railway
    Location:

    Marley Hill

  3. Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon

    None

    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.

    Special Offers

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Shildon

  4. Beamish Wild - Bird of Prey Conservation Centre & Ropes Activity Centre

    Bird of Prey Conservation Centre

    Marvel at the birds of prey at our conservation centre or swing through the trees on our high wire rope activity course!

    Special Offers

    Type:
    Animal Collection
    Location:

    Beamish

  5. Down at the Farm

    None

    Down at the Farm is a real farm experience for the whole family to enjoy - On the doorstep of Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Sunderland

  6. Crook Hall and Gardens

    Crook Hall Garden

    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.

    Special Offers

    Type:
    Garden
    Location:

    Durham

  7. Fun Shack

    Rain or Shine" you'll have a great time at Funshac

    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.

    Type:
    Adventure Park / Playground
    Location:

    Seaham

  8. Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

    Durham Heritage Centre and Museum

    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.

    Type:
    Heritage / Visitor Centre
    Location:

    Durham

  9. Diggerland

    Diggerland

    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

    Special Offers

    Type:
    Adventure Park / Playground
    Location:

    Langley Park

  10. The Bowes Museum

    The Bowes Museum

    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.

    Special Offers

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Barnard Castle

  11. Whitworth Hall Country Park

    Whitworth Hall - exterior from Deer Park

    Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building.

    Type:
    Country / Royal Park
    Location:

    Spennymoor

  12. Beamish Museum

    The Town Street at Beamish

    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.

    Type:
    Museum
    Location:

    Beamish

  13. Weardale Railway

    The railway operates a 7 day a week community service between Bishop Auckland and Stanhope and heritage service between Wolsingham and Stanhope. See web site for details.

    Type:
    Railway
    Location:

    Stanhope

  14. Thorpe Farm Centre

    Stylish coffee shop, food and gift shop, reclamation barn, country walks, animal paddocks and falconry centre with maize maze all make Thorpe Farm a great place to be, come and 'taste the country'.

    Type:
    Farm
    Location:

    Greta Bridge

  15. The Playshack

    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.

    Special Offers

    Type:
    Adventure Park / Playground
    Location:

    Shildon

  16. Gaunless Valley Visitor Centre

    Visitor Centre celebrating over 600 years of an industrial community.

    Type:
    Heritage / Visitor Centre
    Location:

    Butterknowle

  17. Bowlees Visitor Centre

    Visitor centre housed in a Methodist chapel. Natural history displays which include geology, landscape, archaeology, flora, vegetation and wildlife.

    Type:
    Heritage / Visitor Centre
    Location:

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

  18. Krazy Kingdom

    Family entertainment centre including soft play, ten pin bowling, electric go-carts, restaurant, themed parties and rooms. Also catering for special needs.

    Type:
    Adventure Park / Playground
    Location:

    Annfield Plain

  19. Causey Arch and Picnic Area

    The world's oldest surviving railway bridge (built 1725-26) stands over a rocky gorge. Woodland walks and access to Tanfield Railway.

    Type:
    Industrial Archaeology
    Location:

    Stanley

  20. Adventure Valley

    Adventure Valley is Durham's newest day out! Split into 6 Play Zones (with 3 under cover), you'll find the very best in family fun come rain or shine.

    Type:
    Animal Collection
    Location:

    Durham

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