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Blackton Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Blackton Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Mar 2027to30 Sept 2027
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Cowshill
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is temporarily closed whilst restoration works continue. Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family.
Dates
- From:
- 1 May 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017
- Visit England Code of Practice 2017
- Visit England VisitEngland Hidden Gem 2016
- Visit England Best Told Story 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Staindrop
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- 1 Jan 2026to24 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30
- From:
- 1 Mar 2027to31 Oct 2027Open 11:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Best Told Story 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Bowlees Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines National…
Dates
- From:
- 14 Mar 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
Selset Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Baldersdale
Selset Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Mar 2027to30 Sept 2027
Derwent Waterside Park
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Walking in the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Walking
Stanhope
The North Pennines have a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Derwent Waterside Park
Type
Type:
Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
Type
Type:
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Baldersdale
Hury Reservoir is an exclusive fly fishery offering fishing in beautiful surroundings. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout from its local fish farm.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Mar 2027to31 Oct 2027
Headlam Spa
Type
Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Headlam
Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa is a place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in a comfortable and friendly environment that reflects the beauty of the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017
The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Barnard Castle
There’s always something great to see and do at The Bowes Museum. With more than 58,000 items in this Museum of artists, designers and makers, there are treasures at every turn.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00
Awards
- Visit England VisitEngland Award Quality Food and Drink 2023 2023
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award 2026 2026
High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Forest in Teesdale
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million yrs.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2026to31 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 1 Apr 2027to31 Oct 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Bowlees Picnic Area
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Newbiggin
The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale. There are 4 waterfalls in the site and more falls alongside a footpath to Gibson's Cave.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Deer Park and Walled Gardens at Raby Castle
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Darlington
Spend time in nature and watch the seasons change in Raby Castle’s stunning Deer Park and Walled Gardens, which are open to visitors from 10am - 4pm every day.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Sarah Nelson Studio
Type
Type:
Art and Craft Activity
Woodland
Sarah Nelson Studio, set within an upland hay meadow, in the high Durham Dales, offers year round creative workshops which encourage individual expression and a joy of mark making. This live work natural space also includes Sarah Nelson Gallery…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Stargazing in the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Stanhope
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas
Type
Type:
Guided Tour
Barnard Castle
Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our alpacas. Check out our website at www.teesdale-alpacas.co.uk and use our contact form for more information and booking enquiries Thanks !!
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Grassholme Reservoir
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Barnard Castle
Grassholme Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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