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  1. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland

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    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4 of 5 - Railway,Watermill and Woodland.

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  2. Christchurch Durham

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    Durham City

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.

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  3. Hamsterley Forest Run

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    Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.

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  4. Performers

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    The 2025 Durham Fringe Festival will return 23rd to 27th July.  The North East's biggest recognised fringe festival – featuring the best in dance, drama, magic, music, poetry, stand-up comedy and more. 

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  5. The Cafe on the Green

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    Stay even longer in Durham City to explore a selection of the city’s parish churches and places of worship.   Discover heritage embracing the quirky, the poignant and the charming.  Some are architectural gems.   Many display beautiful, decorative…

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    Starting in the Market Place of Durham City, this walk will take you around the Riverbanks and winding historical Streets of the City Centre. Allow 1-2 hours to complete this Walk.

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  7. st johns

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    St John’s draws together people of all ages and backgrounds to follow Christ.  

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