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  1. Flowers, Bullrushes, Grass, Trees

    Add Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Ferryhill

    Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves.  A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Image of three children outside the Temple of Minerva at Hardwick Park.

    Add Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park

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    Family Fun

    Sedgefield

    Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park
  3. Cuddle the Alpacas at Hall Hill Farm

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 685 reviews685 reviews

    Hall Hill Farm

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    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous National Farm Attraction of the Year Award 2017National  Farm Attraction of the Year Award
    • Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024VisitEngland Welcome Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Hall Hill Farm
  4. Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

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    Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  5. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

    Add Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes

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    Walking Route

    Sedgefield

    A 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre

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    Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre

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    Chester-le-Street

    25 Metre swimming pool, learner pool, swimming lessons and aqua fit. Sauna and steam room, exercise classes, adventure play area, Fitness suite and weights room. Please ring to check times as a session system is currently in operation.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. Down at the Farm overhead site image

    Add Down at the Farm to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 273 reviews273 reviews

    Down at the Farm

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    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!

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    25 Mar 2026to29 Oct 2026
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  8. Manor Spa pool

    Add The Manor House Hotel Spa to your Itinerary

    The Manor House Hotel Spa

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    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. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
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  9. West Park

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    West Park

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. In Our Image Sculpture by Joseph Hillier

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    Sculpture: In Our Image

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    NEWTON AYCLIFFE

     Designed by artist Joseph Hillier, In Our Image is a landmark designed to represent the industrial heritage of the area.

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    31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. A child playing with bubbles at Hopetown Darlington.

    Add Hopetown Darlington to your Itinerary

    Hopetown Darlington

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    Railway

    Darlington

    Discover Darlington's story of engineering, ideas and invention.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024VisitEngland Welcome Award
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Hopetown Darlington
  12. 'Lily of Lumley' - Escape Rooms Durham at Lumley Castle

    Add Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 472 reviews472 reviews

    Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley

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    Attraction

    Chester-le-Street

    Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily Of Lumley. You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve the mystery. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley
  13. Girl looking through a magnifying glass into a bug pot

    Add RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 494 reviews494 reviews

    RSPB Saltholme

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    More info for RSPB Saltholme
  14. Play area at Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 130 reviews130 reviews

    Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
  15. Crux Fitness

    Add Crux Fitness to your Itinerary

    Crux Fitness

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    Wellness Retreat

    Stanley

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

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crux Fitness
  16. Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

    Add Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route to your Itinerary

    Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Walking Route

    Near Stanley

    Causey Arch Picnic Area is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, a scheduled monument and Local Wildlife Site. Habitats include Ancient woodland, running water and grassland. It is suitable for walkers and wheelchair users.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route
  17. Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Add Malton Picnic Area Walking Route to your Itinerary

    Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Walking Route

    Lanchester

    This is a picnic site which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include woodland, riverside and wildflower meadow. The 0.5 mile (800m) route shown is suitable for walkers, wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Malton Picnic Area Walking Route
  18. Causey Arch and Picnic Area

    Add Causey Arch and Picnic Area to your Itinerary

    Causey Arch and Picnic Area

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    Picnic Site

    Stanley

    Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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    Add Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 34 reviews34 reviews

    Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  20. Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted)

    Add Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted) to your Itinerary

    Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted)

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    Picnic Site

    Chester Le Street

    There is no need to travel to the North Pennine hills to enjoy moorland. Waldridge Fell is an unusual landscape to find so close to an urban area but with its mix of rare lowland heath supporting heather and bilberry it makes for a particularly…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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