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  1. St Edmunds Sedgefield

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    St Edmund's Church

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. St Helen Auckland Parish Church

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    St Helen Auckland Parish Church

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. KAFFEEHAUS

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    KAFFEEHAUS

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    Plawsworth Road, Sacriston

    At KAFFEEHAUS, coffee is more than a drink - it's our world.

    Situated in County Durham, we are a father-daughter founded coffee roastery and training centre dedicated to crafting memorable coffee experiences. We care deeply about our relationships…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. Waterfall at Gibson's Cave, situated nearby to Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave

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    Newbiggin

    Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales. The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”. Close to Bowlees Visitor…

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  5. Enter CIC

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    Enter CIC

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    Dean Bank, Ferryhill

    Producing professional and community theatre of the highest standard.

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  6. Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

    Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

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    Durham City and County Durham

    Blue Badge tourist guide with extensive knowledge of Durham Cathedral, Durham City and all the county has to offer. Bespoke guided walks of the Northern Saints Trails, and specialist cultural itineraries.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. Deer in forest

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    Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

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    Peterlee

    Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    Witton-le-Wear

    One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. 'Lily of Lumley' - Escape Rooms Durham at Lumley Castle

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    Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley

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    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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  10. Apollo Pavilion Peterlee

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    Peterlee

    An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation.   It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…

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  11. Forests for Wellbeing. Image of someone walking through a pleasant, sunlit forest.

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    Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest

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    Nature Trail

    Hamsterley

    Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Prince Bishops Shopping Centre

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    Durham City

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Prince Bishops Place is the perfect place to pick up hot fashion fixes, gadgets, health and beauty products and homeware in Durham city centre.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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    Ken Bradshaw - North East Guided Tours

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    including Durham City and County Durham,

    I am very excited to be able to show you the city and its surroundings using my Blue Badge qualification.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. St Laurence Church

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    St Laurence Church

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    Pittington

    Believed that a wooden church existed on the site of the present church which dates from AD1000. About AD1180 the beautifully decorated north aisle arches were added.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Durham City World Heritage Site
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    Newcastle Tour Company

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    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Discover our award-winning tours to North East England - explore Newcastle, Durham, Hadrian's Wall , Alnwick Castle, Holy Island or Northumberland National Park with us!

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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  16. William Peat Butchers

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    William Peat Butchers

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    Barnard Castle

    Teesdale's oldest and finest butchers selling local beef and lamb and Yorkshire pork and chicken.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  17. Coarse fishing at Derwent

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    Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

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    Edmundbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  19. Crimdon beach on sunny day

    Crimdon Dene Beach

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    Nature Reserve

    Crimdon

    With its sandy beaches, Crimdon has been a popular place for holiday makers for many years. From the 1920’s miners came to Crimdon for their annual summer holidays.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  20. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Golf Course

    Durham

    Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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