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  1. norman cornish  exhibition

    Add The Norman Cornish Art Trail to your Itinerary

    The Norman Cornish Art Trail

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    Guided Tour

    Spennymoor

    Covering an approximate distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km) and a moderate 50 mins walk, The Norman Cornish Trail allows you to follow in the artist's footsteps and identify the locations of many of most iconic works.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. A track through the trees

    Add Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest

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    Horse Riding

    Bishop Auckland

    Enjoy miles of waymarked horse-riding routes that let you explore the heart of this beautiful forest. Please note, dedicated horse box parking is located in the Grove car park, 2 miles along the Forest Drive from the Bedburn entrance.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. The inside of the shop with books, toys and cards on display.

    Add The Bowes Museum Shop to your Itinerary

    The Bowes Museum Shop

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    Shop

    Barnard Castle

    Explore our shop, where you'll find the perfect souvenir or special gift. Our selection includes art books, toys, crafts, beautiful cards, and tasty confectionery. We also offer handmade jewellery and ceramics, allowing you to take home a unique…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Bowes Museum Shop
  4. Family watching a movie at Cineworld.

    Add Dalton Park Cineworld to your Itinerary

    Dalton Park Cineworld

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    Seaham

    Cineworld Multiplex Cinema chain at Dalton Park Shopping Outlet showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Sculpture at Parkland.

    Add Parkland at Dalton Park to your Itinerary

    Parkland at Dalton Park

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    Walking

    Seaham

    Some people love to shop while others long for the great outdoors – at Dalton Park you can have it all! Once you’ve explored the bright and airy shopping malls of Dalton Park you can also discover 55 acres of landscaped Parkland that are opposite…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Hardwick Park at sunset

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 479 reviews479 reviews

    Hardwick Park

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    Sedgefield

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
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  7. Durham Cricket Club

    Add Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside to your Itinerary

    Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside

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    Chester-le-Street

    Being one of the major sporting venues within the North East we offer special prices for groups to attend our action packed T20 fixtures.
    We have some fantastic contemporary functions rooms which lend themselves to any occasion.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. Durham Heritage Coast

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 210 reviews210 reviews

    Durham Heritage Coast

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    Beach

    Seaham

    Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Brancepeth Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 35 reviews35 reviews

    Brancepeth Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Durham

    Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  10. Selset Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Selset Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery to your Itinerary

    Selset Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery

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    Fishery

    Baldersdale

    Selset Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.

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    22 Mar 2025to30 Sept 2025
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  11. Adventure Valley Golf course

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 996 reviews996 reviews

    Adventure Valley Golf

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    Adventure Sport Centre

    Durham

    Adventure Valley Golf – Durham’s only adventure golf course, boasting 18 fun packed holes. Suitable for all ages.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Adventure Valley Golf
  12. Farm Shop

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    Broom Mill Farm Shop

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    Farm Shop

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Farm shop including a fresh meat butchery, handmade sausages, dry cured bacon and gammon, in house bakery, eggs, poultry, farmhouse cheeses and ice cream, milk, cream, preserves and pickles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery to your Itinerary

    Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Fishery

    Baldersdale

    Hury Reservoir is an exclusive fly fishery offering fishing in beautiful surroundings. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout from its local fish farm.

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    From:
    12 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025
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  14. Ushaw Historic House and grounds

    Add Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 225 reviews225 reviews

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Historic House / Palace

    Durham

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by the Pugin family. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025Green Tourism Awards - Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  15. external image of Durham Town Hall

    Add Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Durham Town Hall

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    Historic Site

    Durham City

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard.  Since the 14th Century…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Durham Town Hall
  16. Scenic golf course with green fairways a flagstick bunkers and trees at sunset

    Add Sharpley Springs Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Sharpley Springs Golf Club

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    Golf Course

    Seaham

    Set in beautiful rolling countryside and boasting panoramic sea views, Sharpley Golf Course, with Driving Range, is an absolute pleasure to play - a challenging Par 71, Sharpley has many unusual water features and established greens.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Kids on big chair at Derwent

    Add Derwent Waterside Park to your Itinerary

    Derwent Waterside Park

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Edmunbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. A group of people wearing life jackets paddling a dragon boat on a river, with an old stone arched bridge and riverside buildings in the background.

    Add Adventure Access Durham City to your Itinerary

    Adventure Access Durham City

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    Watersports Centre

    Old Elvet, Durham

    Adventure Access is an outdoor activities company that delivers water sports at two sites in County Durham. We are a community interest company that prides itself on making paddle sports accessible to everyone.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Adventure Access Durham City
  19. The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop

    Add The Auckland Project -  No 42 Gallery and Shop to your Itinerary

    The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop

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    Gallery

    Bishop Auckland

    No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition. Here you can see some of the intriguing objects and archives that The Auckland Project holds, as well as hearing some of the fascinating oral…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
  20. The Gardens, Wynyard

    Add The Gardens, Wynyard to your Itinerary

    The Gardens, Wynyard

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    Type:

    Garden

    Wynyard

    The Gardens at Wynyard Hall are fast becoming one of the North’s leading visitor attractions, offering a fabulous day out for couples, friends, families and groups alike.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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