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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
The People’s Museum is situated in the old Hippodrome.
Railway
Tanfield
Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.


Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Chester-le-Street
The splash pad is a state-of-the-art play facility which is free to use and suitable for families from toddlers to early teens. It is the only splash pad in County Durham and replaces the old paddling pool.
Adventure Park / Playground
Near Witton Gilbert
Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop.

Nature Reserve
Middlesbrough
RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…


Heritage / Visitor Centre
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.
Attraction
Near Witton Gilbert
The Forest Adventure is an action packed family day out. Explore acres of green, leafy woodland, enjoy some fresh air whilst spending a few hours outdoors with family and friends.

Church / Chapel
Bishop Auckland
The 12thC church of St Helen. Daily Mass times: Sunday and Wednesday, Thursday 10:00, Monday 19:00, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 09:30.
Landmark
Bishop Auckland
A 19th century water fountain built by a movement against alcohol has been returned to its former glory as part of a heritage project.
Festival & Events Organisers
Bishop Auckland
Baccanalia produces festivals and events in South Durham, offering premier experiences in social revelry and creative entertainment. We have loads going on from Cultural Festivals to Cabaret Nights with something for everyone.
Church / Chapel
Chester-le-Street
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Newton Aycliffe
West Park is situated next to Ashfield and Oakfield. Apart from a large recreation area it has a large man-made lake which is home during the day to various wild fowl. There are picnic benches situated around the sides of the bottom lake.
Garden Centre
Edmondsley
A one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs as well as our stunning woodland walk which extends over 15 acres, and our very popular Woodland's Bistro and Venue.
Municipal Park
Consett
Blackhill and Consett Park is located in the Blackhill conservation area.
Farm
Houghton le Spring
Outdoor Farm park located in between Durham and Sunderland. Lots of outdoor play areas, bouncy pillows and farm animals to see! Cafe and picnic areas available. Open March - October. Buy your saver tickets online!
Fishing
Hutton Henry
Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.


Event Venue
Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.


Farm
Lanchester
Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.




Wellness Retreat
Stanley
Crux Fitness provides bespoke personal training programs created to guarantee you reach your goals.
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.

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