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A family friendly historic break in Durham
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Driving Route
Looking for a historic break full of fun, facts and fantasy with the kids? Look no further than a family-friendly historic break in Durham.
Holmside Park
Chester-le-Street
Hill Island Brewery
Durham City
The Fun Zone
Littleburn industrial estate, Langley Moor
Krazy Kingdom
Annfield Plain
Potters World
Lanchester
more than 5 miles
Binchester Roman Fort
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Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.
The Gardens, Wynyard
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Garden
Wynyard
The Gardens at Wynyard Hall are fast becoming one of the North’s leading visitor attractions, offering a fabulous day out for couples, friends, families and groups alike.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Bishop Auckland People's Museum
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
The People’s Museum is situated in the old Hippodrome.
Pow Hill Country Park
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Country / Royal Park
Edmundbyers
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.
Old Durham Gardens
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Garden
Durham
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
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.
Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve
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Nature Reserve
Hawthorn Village
The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows.
Durham Heritage Coast
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Beach
Seaham
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.
Egglestone Abbey
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Abbey / Priory
Barnard Castle
Charming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.
Picnic Spot - Egglestone Abbey
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Type:
Abbey / Priory
Bowes Village, Barnard Castle
Medieval monastic communities probably did not have much free time to enjoy picnics but the legacy they left behind in terms of beautiful abbeys and churches beckon the modern visitor. In the 13th century the Premonstratensian Canons, or “white…
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
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Event Venue
Bishop Auckland
Two thousand years of history, myth and legend rush by in 90 minutes as we join young Arthur on his epic quest. Rebellions, wars, magic, majesty, celebration, and heartache are vividly portrayed in a dazzling outdoor-theatre spectacular.