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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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    Blog Squad - Durham's dark skies

    on Nov 03 2021

    Discover Durham's dazzling dark skies ay Grassholme Observatory with blog squad member Jamie 

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  • children walking through woodland at Killhope lead mining museum
    In Inspire, Blog Squad, Attractions, Family Fun, History

    Blog Squad - Hands on History

    on Oct 20 2021

    Join Nikki and her family as she explores Durham's amazing hands-on historic attractions.

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  • High Force Waterfall
    In Inspire, Blog Squad, Attractions, Outdoors

    Blog Squad - Durham's Waterfalls

    on Oct 08 2021

    Join blog squad member Jamie, as he explores the Durham Dales and its many wonderful waterfalls. 

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  • pictures on wall and fireplace inside Auckland Castle long dining room
    In Blog Squad, Outdoors, Attractions

    Blog Squad - Way of Life part 2

    on Oct 07 2021

    Blog Squad Member Melissa explores some of the amazing attractions found on The Way of Life. 

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  • blogger Melissa Marshall at Newton Cap Viaduct, Bishop Auckland
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Blog Squad

    Blog Squad - The Way of Life part 1

    on Oct 07 2021

    Blog Squad Member Melissa walks The Way of Life - one of the six Northern Saints Trails.

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  • blogger Tasha sat outside The Bowes Museum
    In Inspire, Attractions, History, Blog Squad

    Blog Squad - The Bowes Museum

    on Oct 06 2021

    Blog Squad member Hello Freckles spends the day exploring The Bowes Museum

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  • woman stood with back to camera looking at Raby Castle from the deer park
    In Inspire, Family Fun, Attractions, Blog Squad, History

    Blog Squad - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

    on Sep 10 2021

    Join Blog Squad member Tasha on her first visit to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens.

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  • Open Treasure
    In Inspire, Blog Squad, Attractions

    Blog Squad - In the heart of historic Durham

    on Aug 31 2021

    Sol discovers Palace Green, Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle and the Museum of Archaeology on her travels in Durham.

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  • colourful flowers and greenhouse in background at Durham University's Botanic Garden
    In Inspire, Blog Squad, Attractions

    Blog Squad - A day on the hill

    on Aug 23 2021

    Join blog squad member Sol as she explores Durham University's Oriental Museum and Botanic Garden. 

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