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  1. Dalton Moor School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing logo

    Add Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing to your Itinerary

    Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing

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    Art and Craft Activity

    Dalton le Dale, Seaham

    At Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, whether you want to learn how to forage for wild food, weave a willow basket, learn more about the farm on a guided farm tour, find your rhythm at a drum circle, howl at the full moon,…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Meeting of the Waters

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    Meeting of the Waters at Abbey Bridge

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    Barnard Castle

    The Rivers Tees and Greta join together at a local beauty spot called “The Meeting of the Waters” not far from the elegant Rokeby Hall and Gardens in Teesdale. The Teesdale Way public footpath can be accessed on the south side of Abbey Bridge…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

    Add East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre to your Itinerary

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    East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Seaham

    The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. The Garage Spa

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 300 reviews300 reviews

    The Garage Spa

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2018Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Award 2019Good Spa Award
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  5. Laura Rhodes in front of Durham Cathedral

    Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide

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    Scenic Tours

    Let me show you the hidden treasures of the North East of England, as well as the better known places, and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  6. View of the golf course with a golfer in the distance. A sand bunker to the right and tree in the distance.

    Add Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel to your Itinerary

    Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel

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    Gainford

    Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall gardens this enjoyable and challenging course features an abundance of natural features including rig & fur, woodland, streams and ponds.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel
  7. Slices of bread Coghlans at Barningham
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    Coghlans Artisan Bakery

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    Barningham

    Coghlans handmade bread use no preservatives food colours or artificial flavours, just a natural product from yeast flour water and salt.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  8. Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

    Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

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    Blue Badge Guide

    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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  9. External view of Holy Trinity Church, Wingate
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    Add Holy Trinity, Wingate to your Itinerary

    Holy Trinity, Wingate

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    Church / Chapel

    Wingate

    Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was sunk for Wingate Grange Colliery in 1839.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Crowds of people enjoying the Durham Fringe Festival on Palace Green, Durham City.

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    Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival & Events Organisers

    Durham

    The 2026 Durham Fringe Festival will return 29th July - 2nd August.  The North East's biggest recognised fringe festival – featuring the best in dance, drama, magic, music, poetry, stand-up comedy and more. 

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    29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
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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. Teesdale Cheese

    Add Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences

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    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!

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
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  13. Walkabout Durham
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 155 reviews155 reviews

    Walkabout Durham

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    Walking Tours

    Durham City

    Welcome to Walkabout Durham! I am Peter, your guide, and I have developed six guided walking tours to help you discover the rich history of this beautiful, 1000 year old city. Also, I am launching a new range of private North East tours- providing…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. Garden and exterior of Blackhill and Consett Park

    Add Blackhill and Consett Park to your Itinerary

    Blackhill and Consett Park

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    Municipal Park

    Consett

    Blackhill and Consett Park is located in the Blackhill conservation area.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. The Bowes Museum Durham

    Add A couple's luxury escape to the countryside to your Itinerary

    A couple's luxury escape to the countryside

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    Driving Route

    Experience the true treasures of Teesdale as you criss-cross the stunning river valley vistas that meander around the River Tees.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. Durham City World Heritage Site
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 199 reviews199 reviews

    Newcastle Tour Company

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    Guiding Company

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Newcastle Tour Company
  17. Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Durham

    Durham County Council Countryside Service
    Landscapes shaped by industry, now home to nature reserves and reclaimed railway paths. Guided walks bring the past to life, events and volunteering.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Countryside Service Durham County Council
  18. Durham Presbyterian Church

    Add Durham Presbyterian Church to your Itinerary

    Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second service, there is an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting over tea in a member’s home. Please do join us, we’d love to see you at any of our…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Presbyterian Church
  19. '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 - 476 reviews476 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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley
  20. Coarse fishing at Derwent

    Add Derwent Waterside Park Fishery to your Itinerary

    Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

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    Fishing

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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