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Escomb Saxon Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Bishop Auckland
One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 28 Saxon Green (daily 9-6 during summer and 9-4 during winter).
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Hamsterley
Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Burnhope Reservoir
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Wearhead
Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around this reservoir in Weardale. There's some wonderful woodland trails and lakeside paths to enjoy. It's a very quiet place with a series of picnic tables where you can stop to enjoy the lovely scenery of the North…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Pow Hill Country Park
Type
Type:
Country / Royal Park
Edmundbyers
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Consett
Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines National Landscape and, after Kielder, is the second largest reservoir in the region. There is a multi-user path from Pow Hill Country Park (south shore) to the dam at the eastern end of the reservoir…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
H2O Riders
Type
Type:
Activity Centre
Witton-le-Wear
Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Cow Green Geological Trail
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Barnard Castle
Cow Green Geological Trail Approximately 4 kilometres each way, this linear trail uses well-marked footpaths and minor roads and is wheel/push chair friendly to the top of Cauldron Snout.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Rookhope Fields and Fells
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Forest in Teesdale
A new exploratory trail has been introduced at this local natural landmark to encourage children to engage with nature and see the benefits of outdoor play.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Witham
Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences
Type
Type:
Attraction
Butterknowle
Take a tour of the dairy with Allison and see where the cheese is made or be guided through a food and cheese paring with Jonathan or why not spend the day with us and try your hand at cheesemaking!
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022
The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
Type
Type:
Guided Tour
“A Dales Journey” is a 90 miles drive following the footsteps of John Wesley’s 1761 journey visiting five of the oldest Methodist chapels in the world.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Garage Spa
Type
Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Barnard Castle
The newly opened destination Garage Spa is set in an historic building, with all the luxury of a first class modern spa and situated in a beautiful area of Teesdale.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Award 2019
Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Walking Tour
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies.
Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Picnic Spot: Rookhope
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Bishop Auckland
It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Blanchland Circular Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Blanchland
You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Stanhope Fossil Tree
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
The Stanhope tree was found in a sandstone quarry at Edmundbyers Cross, north of Stanhope, in 1915. Its discovery is recorded by this photograph in the Auckland and County Chronicle, dated 13 May 1915. The accompanying article also mentions another…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Newbiggin
This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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