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Eleven-O-One
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Public Art
Seaham
Tommy is a statue of a Great War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. Displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham. It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat,…
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
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Gallery
Bishop Auckland
No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition. Here you can see some of the intriguing objects and archives that The Auckland Project holds, as well as hearing some of the fascinating oral…
St Edmund's Church
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Church / Chapel
Sedgefield
St Edmund's Church is over 750 years old with a 30m high Norman Tower visible for miles, Elizabethan woodwork and many outstanding features.
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Seaham
The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
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Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
Hall Hill Farm
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Farm
Lanchester
Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous National Farm Attraction of the Year Award 2017
Pow Hill Country Park
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Country / Royal Park
Edmundbyers
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.
The EDAN Gallery
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Gallery
Seaham
The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
Tanfield Railway
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Railway
Tanfield
Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
Nose’s Point Nature Reserve
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Nature Reserve
Near Seaham
The sea has played a key role in the way Nose’s Point looks and the plants and animals found here, the magnesian limestone bedrock, laid down in an ancient sea, has given rise to a rare form of grassland with unique populations of plants and animals…
RSPB Saltholme
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Nature Reserve
Middlesbrough
RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023
Derwent Waterside Park
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Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
Horden Colliery Heritage Centre
Type
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Museum
Horden
Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.
The Witham
Type
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Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Raby Castle
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Castle / Fort
Darlington
Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell. Explore our Deer Park and adventure playground, The Plotters' Forest or learn about our fascinating Castle…
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
The Rising at Raby Castle
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Castle / Fort
Staindrop
The Rising is a highly ambitious development from Raby Castle – the first destination of its kind in the North. Think acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage buildings, reimagined gardens, stylish shopping and local food that’s as fresh…
Seaham Beach
Type
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Beach
Seaham
Seaham Beach is a pleasant stretch of rocky and sandy beach, with rocks pools a plenty. The dog-friendly beach stretches for approx. one mile along the town’s coastline, from the harbour wall to the north of the town.
Stanhope Fossil Tree
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Natural Feature
The Stanhope tree was found in a sandstone quarry at Edmundbyers Cross, north of Stanhope, in 1915. Its discovery is recorded by this photograph in the Auckland and County Chronicle, dated 13 May 1915. The accompanying article also mentions another…
Holy Trinity, Wingate
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Church / Chapel
Wingate
Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was sunk for Wingate Grange Colliery in 1839.