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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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.
Lanchester
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
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
Marvel at the birds of prey at our conservation centre or swing through the trees on our high wire rope activity course!
Beamish
Down at the Farm is a real farm experience for the whole family to enjoy - On the doorstep of Sunderland, Durham and Newcastle.
Sunderland
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
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
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
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 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
Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building.
Spennymoor
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
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.
Stanhope
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'.
Greta Bridge
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
Visitor Centre celebrating over 600 years of an industrial community.
Butterknowle
Visitor centre housed in a Methodist chapel. Natural history displays which include geology, landscape, archaeology, flora, vegetation and wildlife.
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Family entertainment centre including soft play, ten pin bowling, electric go-carts, restaurant, themed parties and rooms. Also catering for special needs.
Annfield Plain
The world's oldest surviving railway bridge (built 1725-26) stands over a rocky gorge. Woodland walks and access to Tanfield Railway.
Stanley
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.
Durham