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Things To Do on the Durham Coast

Walk the coastal footpath, enjoy a spa day or visit the county’s biggest outlet shopping centre at Dalton Park.

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  1. Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is much to explore and discover here with easy to follow paths, stunning scenery, poetry, artworks and plenty more.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Durham Heritage Coast

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. seaham food festival

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    Eleven-O-One

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    Public Art

    Seaham

    Tommy is a statue of a Great War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. Displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham.  It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat,…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Outside pool with seating

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    Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall

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    Seaham

    Whether you are staying overnight or visiting for the day take a little time for you and luxuriate at the tranquil Serenity Spa, the perfect environment to relax and escape the complications of the modern world.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa 2023Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa
    • AA AA - 5 Star Red Award 2023AA - 5 Star Red Award
    • AA AA Notable Wine List Award 2023AA Notable Wine List Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023 2023Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023
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  5. Apollo Pavilion Peterlee

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    Peterlee

    An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation.   It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Replica mine shaft overlooking the sea

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    Easington Colliery Nature Reserve

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    Near Easington Colliery

    The site of the former Easington Colliery has been designated as a local nature reserve and has good car parking facilities very close to the coastal footpath.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. Dalton Moor School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing logo

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    Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing

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    Dalton le Dale, Seaham

    At Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, whether you want to learn how to forage for wild food, weave a willow basket, learn more about the farm on a guided farm tour, find your rhythm at a drum circle, howl at the full moon,…

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  9. Deer in forest

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    Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

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    Peterlee

    Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Seaside Seaham Durham Coast

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    Seaham Heritage Trail

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    Seaham

    This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream. Cafés, bars and small shops are plentiful along North Terrace and the Marina.…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Horden

    Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.

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    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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  12. Coastline at Horden

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    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve

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    Horden

    This coastal site has impressive views to the north and south. On a clear day, you will be able to see all the way to North Yorkshire.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. Hesleden Dene woodland walk with woodland flowers

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    Hesleden Dene Nature Reserve

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    Hesleden

    The reserve has exceptional natural exposures of magnesian limestone eroded to produce impressive outcrops with many caves and fissures. Hesleden Dene is best visited in spring for the woodland flora and autumn for the fungi and turning leaves.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Shoppers leaving Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors smiling.

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    Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

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    Shopping Centre

    Seaham

    The biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East, with over 65 outlet shops, 10 cafes & restaurants and 7 screen cinema.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  15. Footpath through Hawthorn Dene

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    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.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. Rock formation and beach

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    Blackhall Rocks & Cross Gill Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Blackhall Colliery

    This coastal site is as important for both its geology and wildlife. The cliffs and coastal area feature natural exposures of reef-limestone, set down 250 million years ago in the waters on the ancient Zechstein Sea, glacial boulder clays and beds…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Aerial view of Blast Beach

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    Blast Beach

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    Nature Reserve

    Seaham

    The Durham Coast is well known for its spectacular wildflowers. Some of the fields at Blast Beach are among the best places to enjoy them, with plants like bloody cranesbill, dyer’s greenweed and devil’s-bit scabious creating a riot of colour in the…

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  18. Exterior view of The EDAN Gallery

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    The EDAN Gallery

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    Gallery

    Seaham

    The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  19. Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Hartlepool

    Blackhall Rocks is a Local Nature Reserve and picnic area within Durham Heritage Coast and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Part Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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