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Food/Drink Producer
Witton Gilbert
Here at Screaming Chimp HQ, we think it is important to supply the best product possible, so we only use the best produce for the job.
Family Activity Centre
Durham City
Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children, parents and families a place to take a break from their shopping trip at Prince Bishops Place.
Nature Trail
Hamsterley
Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.
Cycle Route
Newton Aycliffe to Shildon Loop is a 16 mile easy cycle route town to town with a rural feel on the way, on-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS1.
Church / Chapel
Durham
St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral city of Durham.
Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
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…
Food/Drink Producer
Plawsworth Road, Sacriston
Situated in Sacriston, we’re a father-daughter roasting duo with a passion for coffee and a love for the North East.
With a range of beans from around the world, we aim to showcase the diversity of flavour within the speciality coffee industry and…
Nature Reserve
Hawthorn Village
The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows.
Walking Route
Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4 of 5 - Railway,Watermill and Woodland.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
South Road, Durham
A brand-new cultural venue and register office for Durham and the wider county, The Story will be housed in the recently restored Grade II listed Mount Oswald manor house, which has been extended to incorporate a purpose-built, contemporary building.
Cycle Route
Kelloe, Durham
The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.
Walking Route
Hawthorn Village
Hawthorn Dene is the second largest dene in the county with unspoilt semi-natural broadleaved woodland and species rich Magnesian limestone meadows. There is a pub in the village for refreshments at the start or end of the walk.
Walking Route
Durham
A wonderful Walk, taking in some beautiful Durham City Riverside Scenery. A 3 mile circular walk taking approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Activity Centre
Newton Aycliffe
Valhalla North is the North East's premier indoor axe & knife throwing centre!
Our instructor led sessions last for 1.5 hours and are suitable for ages 8+.
Also available for private bookings and events.
The Valkyrie mobile axe throwing trailer,…
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
CDW 14 - 13 miles.
Public Art
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…
Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Stanhope
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
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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