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  • Bishop Auckland Food Festival logo overlaid on a background of people walking along browsing stalls at the festival.
    In Inspire, Family Fun, Food, Activities, Events

    Get ready for Bishop Auckland Food Festival!

    on Apr 20 2022

    Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns this weekend! Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 April 2022

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  • Ecofest at Dalton Park
    In Activities, Family Fun, Blog Squad, Inspire

    EcoFest at Dalton Park

    on Mar 07 2022

    Explore Dalton Park's EcoFest with blog squad member Tasha

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  • couple walking on a beach on the Durham Heritage Coast
    In Inspire, Activities, Walks

    Follow your own path

    on May 10 2021

    Follow your own path this National Walking Month and take your pick of our top walking trails to try out on your next visit to Durham. 

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  • family feeding a goat at Hall Hill Farm
    In Inspire, Attractions, Activities, Family Fun

    Outdoor family-friendly days out

    on Apr 23 2021

    The rule of 6 outdoors is back, so why not make the most of the springtime sunshine by catching up with friends and family at one of Durham’s amazing outdoor attractions. 

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  • Gary Fildes
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Family Fun, Attractions, Activities, Guest Blogs

    Dark skies set to Dazzle at Grassholme Observatory

    on Apr 14 2021

    Astronomer Gary Fildes, from Grassholme Observatory shares his top things to look out for in the springtime night sky. 

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  • Durham City peninsula overlooking river wear on a sunny day.
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Activities, Attractions, Walks

    Walks and Warm Drinks

    on Apr 08 2021

    Take in the beautiful sights of spring, and enjoy a warm drink along the way, with our guide to springtime walks across Durham. 

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  • High Force Waterfall at night-time with Milky Way in sky
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Activities, Guest Blogs

    Night-time Landscape Photography

    on Apr 07 2021

    Photographer Gary Lintern shares his beginners top tips for capturing amazing night-time landscape photography.

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  • family of four walking through doorway into Raby Castle's medieval walled garden.
    In Inspire, Attractions, Accommodation, Activities, Family Fun

    Spring it on!

    on Mar 11 2021

    Check out our top ideas and recommendations for the ultimate post-lockdown spring break in Durham.

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  • family eating ice cream and walking past Seaham Harbour Marina
    In Inspire, Accommodation, Family Fun, Attractions, Activities, Outdoors, Food

    Love Durham Later

    on Feb 23 2021

    Looking forward to brighter spring days and long summer nights? Stop dreaming and start planning the perfect staycation in Durham.
     

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  • fireworks light up the sky at the Kynren Finale
    In Inspire, Attractions, Events, Activities, Family Fun, Food, Outdoors, Walks

    21 experiences to look forward to in 2021

    on Jan 08 2021

    With so much to look forward to in 2021 we’ve chosen 21 amazing experiences happening in Durham to get excited about across the year.  

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