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The Durham Fly Fishing Company
Type
Type:
Fishing
Hutton Henry
Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
Tanfield Railway
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
Sculpture: In Our Image
Type
Type:
Public Art
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
Designed by artist Joseph Hillier, In Our Image is a landmark designed to represent the industrial heritage of the area.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Bishop Auckland People's Museum
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
The People’s Museum is situated in the old Hippodrome.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Down at the Farm
Type
Type:
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!
Dates
- From:
- 25 Mar 2026to29 Oct 2026
The Castle Chare Fountain
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Broom House Forest Adventure
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
The Retreat at Redworth Hall
Type
Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Newton Aycliffe
Set in the heart of County Durham, The Retreat at Redworth Hall Hotel has undergone an incredible refurbishment programme, designed to significantly enhance its facilities and promote an aura of relaxation.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024
West Park
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Durham Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
RSPB Saltholme
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
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…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
- From:
- 1 Nov 2026to31 Mar 2027Open 09:30 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Aycliffe Nature Park
Type
Type:
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Newton Aycliffe
Aycliffe Nature Park is located to the east of Newton Aycliffe, where a disused railway line crosses under the A167 and is accessed either via Groat Drive or from Travellers Green. The site of Aycliffe nature park is wholly owned by Great Aycliffe…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Congburn Nurseries & Garden Centre
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Manor House Hotel Spa
Type
Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Bishop Auckland
At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
St Andrew's Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Newton Aycliffe
Ancient ecclesiastical centre. Collection of 2 Saxon crosses dating from the 9thC, Saxon interior and Jacobean pulpit, altar, organ screen and pews.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 18 July 2026to12 Sept 2026Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
St Edmund's Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Sedgefield
St Edmund's Church is over 750 years old with a 30m high Norman Tower visible for miles, Elizabethan woodwork and many outstanding features.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Hopetown Darlington
Type
Type:
Railway
Darlington
Discover Darlington's story of engineering, ideas and invention. Afterall, we changed the world from here.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Hall Hill Farm
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous National Farm Attraction of the Year Award 2017
- Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
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