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  • family eating ice cream and walking past Seaham Harbour Marina
    In Inspire, Accommodation, Family Fun, Attraction, 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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  • Fun February Half Term Family Activities
    In Inspire, Attractions, Family Fun, Outdoors, Events

    Fun February Half Term Family Activities

    on Feb 10 2021

    Ideas and things to do with the kids during lockdown in February Half Term

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  • Prebends Bridge Cottage in snow by Andrew Davison
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Attractions

    Winter Wonderland Instasnaps

    on Jan 22 2021

    We hope these beautiful winter #instasnaps give you the chills and provide inspiration for your future visit to Durham.

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  • Dog at High Force Waterfall
    In Inspire, Outdoors

    Dogs in Durham

    on Jan 12 2021

    Here in Durham we don't need much of an excuse to get outside with our furry friends and soak up the great outdoors.

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

    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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  • Milky Way and stars above snow covered trees in the Durham Dales
    In Inspire, Outdoors

    Winter Wonders

    on Dec 21 2020

    As the temperatures drop, glistening morning frost arrives, and the first snow of the season covers the land, Durham’s countryside and coast is transformed into a winter wonderland.

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  • View of Durham Cathedral from the river wear during winter
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Family Fun, Activities

    Winter walks and warm drinks

    on Nov 20 2020

    Top walking routes from across the county where you can warm up along the way by grabbing a hot coffee or brew-to-go.   

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  • person riding a bike through the heather moorlands of the Durham Dales and North Pennines AONB.
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Family Fun, Activities

    Six scenic walks and rides in Durham

    on Nov 13 2020

    Durham boasts a variety of beautiful landscapes begging to be explored. 

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  • various pictures of Durham during the Autumn season
    In Inspire, Outdoors

    12 Inspiring Instagram snaps of Autumn in Durham

    on Nov 06 2020

    You may not be able to visit Durham right now, so we thought we’d bring a little bit of autumnal Durham to you at home, by sharing some of our favourite snaps from Instagram taken during this special time of year. 

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  • family walking through the Durham Dales during Autumn season.
    In Inspire, Family Fun, Outdoors, Activities, Attractions

    Autumn Adventures Bucket List

    on Oct 26 2020

    Top picks of family-friendly autumn activities 

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