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  1. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Barnard Castle Butter Mart

    Add Romaldkirk Cycle Ride to your Itinerary

    Romaldkirk Cycle Ride

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 7 mile circular ride follows the Teesdale Railway Path and minor roads of Romaldkirk Moor within the North Pennines National Landscape.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Romaldkirk Cycle Ride
  3. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland

    Add Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland to your Itinerary

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4 of 5 - Railway,Watermill and Woodland.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Battle of Nevilles Cross Walk Route

    Add Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route to your Itinerary

    Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. Hesleden Dene woodland walk with woodland flowers

    Add Hesleden Dene Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Hesleden Dene Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Hesleden

    The reserve has exceptional natural exposures of magnesian limestone eroded to produce impressive outcrops with many caves and fissures. Hesleden Dene is best visited in spring for the woodland flora and autumn for the fungi and turning leaves.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. 25% off voucher for Diggerland Durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 766 reviews766 reviews

    Diggerland

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    Adventure Park / Playground

    Langley Park

    Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…

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    From:
    14 Feb 2026to1 Nov 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025Green Tourism Awards - Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  7. Raby Memberships

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    Raby Memberships

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    Darlington

    If you're planning to be a regular visitor to Raby Estate, it makes perfect sense to buy a Raby Membership. This means you can call in as often as you like - plan visits with the family, or just call in on a whim when you have an hour or two to…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
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  8. St Margaret of Antioch Church

    Add St Margaret of Antioch Church to your Itinerary

    St Margaret of Antioch Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Drove Road Walk to your Itinerary

    Drove Road Walk

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    Walking Route

    Between Castleside and Tow Law

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Exterior view of The EDAN Gallery

    Add The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    The EDAN Gallery

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    Gallery

    Seaham

    The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  11. 2 children in life vests and safety helmets jumping from some rocks into a river with a small waterfall below them

    Add Weardale Adventures to your Itinerary

    Weardale Adventures

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    Activity Centre

    Ireshopeburn

    Weardale Adventure Centre offers fun and learning in an area of outstanding natural beauty in County Durham. The centre caters for adults, schools and groups and our experienced and qualified team ensure our guests create memories that last for a…

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

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Weardale Adventures
  12. YuMe World Durham

    Add YuMe World Durham to your Itinerary

    YuMe World Durham

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    Family Activity Centre

    Durham City

    Get ready for an extraordinary arcade experience at YuMe World Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 11:00 - 22:00
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 11:00 - 22:00
    More info for YuMe World Durham
  13. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Greencroft Walk to your Itinerary

    Greencroft Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Greencroft Walk
  14. St Edmunds Sedgefield

    Add St Edmund's Church to your Itinerary

    St Edmund's Church

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Golf course at Ramside Hall Hotel

    Add Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel

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    Golf Course

    Durham

    Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Prince Bishops' and the Cathedral, provide drama, enjoyment and excitement from the first tee to the final green.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel
  16. Jan Williams engaging a tour on Palace Green Durham

    Jan Williams - Durham Tours

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    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Award-winning North East England Blue Badge for the independent traveller and groups. Special interests include “The Northern Saints Trail” in County Durham and guided walks of Durham City (accredited Durham Cathedral guide).

    Dates

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

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Jan Williams - Durham Tours
  17. Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route

    Add Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Weardale, Tow Law

    A moderate 21 mile loop taking in Wolsingham and The Weardale Railway.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route
  18. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  19. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton to your Itinerary

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
    (5hrs) 9 miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
  20. Durham river with views of Durham Cathedral

    Add Characterful Durham Tour to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 161 reviews161 reviews

    Characterful Durham Tour

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    Type:

    Walking Tours

    Durham

    This tour is not just about Durham, the place, but its people and the stories behind them. From Durham's Narnia connection to mining heritage, from saints to a serial killer, this city is full of stories you won't forget.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Characterful Durham Tour
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