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  1. outdoor zen garden

    Add Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 424 reviews424 reviews

    Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Seaham

    Whether you are staying overnight or visiting for the day take a little time for you and luxuriate at the tranquil Serenity Spa, the perfect environment to relax and escape the complications of the modern world.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa 2023Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa
    • AA AA - 5 Star Red Award 2023AA - 5 Star Red Award
    • AA AA Notable Wine List Award 2023AA Notable Wine List Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023 2023Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023
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  2. view of Durham Cathedral from River Wear

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7286 reviews7286 reviews

    Durham Cathedral

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    Cathedral / Minister

    Durham City

    Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Durham Cathedral
  3. Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors Main Visitor Entrance on a sunny day.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 392 reviews392 reviews

    Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors

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    Shopping Centre

    Seaham

    The biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East, with over 65 outlet shops, 10 cafes & restaurants and 7 screen cinema.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
  4. Sharpley Springs Fishery

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    Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery

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    Seaham

    Located in the beautiful Seaham countryside, our spring water fishery provides a scenic and tranquil location for anglers to enjoy fly fishing with a variety of blue, brown and rainbow trout stocked lakes.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. Two children dressed as Roman soldiers in their armour at Binchester Roman Fort.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 131 reviews131 reviews

    Binchester Roman Fort

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    Bishop Auckland

    Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.

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    1 Apr 2026to1 Nov 2026Various Opening Times
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  6. Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 131 reviews131 reviews

    Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    Municipal Park

    Chester-le-Street

    Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
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  7. Adventure Valley Golf course

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1008 reviews1008 reviews

    Adventure Valley Golf

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    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 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  8. Bowlees

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 333 reviews333 reviews

    Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    Newbiggin

    Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines National…

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    From:
    14 Mar 2026to29 Nov 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for Bowlees Visitor Centre
  9. An arch at night

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    Stargazing in the North Pennines

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Golf course at Ramside Hall Hotel

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    Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel

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    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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. Gruffalo trail at Hamsterley, children activities county Durham. rail and exciting augmented reality app

    Add Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley to your Itinerary

    Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley

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    Walking

    Hamsterley Forest

    Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
    Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

    If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Consett

    Award Winning Farm Shop & Restaurant based in the Derwent Valley, near to Consett and Lanchester. Wide range of fresh foods available to buy in the shop and enjoy in the comfort of the café.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  13. Waterfall at Gibson's Cave, situated nearby to Bowlees Visitor Centre

    Add Bowlees Picnic Area to your Itinerary

    Bowlees Picnic Area

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    Newbiggin

    The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale. There are 4 waterfalls in the site and more falls alongside a footpath to Gibson's Cave.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bowlees Picnic Area
  14. The Conscious Self

    The Conscious Self

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    Wellness Activity

    Discover The Conscious Self, an immersive wellness business rooted in the heart of nature. At The Conscious Self, we offer transformative retreats, wild sauna experiences, classes, and mindful adventures across County Durham and beyond. Whether…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Take a walk with alpacas at Teesdale Alpacas in the Durham Dales

    Add Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 125 reviews125 reviews

    Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas

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    Guided Tour

    Barnard Castle

    Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our alpacas. Check out our website at www.teesdale-alpacas.co.uk and use our contact form for more information and booking enquiries Thanks !!

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas
  16. Durham University Botanic Garden

    Add Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 452 reviews452 reviews

    Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Botanic Garden

    Durham City

    Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2015Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Durham University Botanic Garden
  17. Romans on display in the Museum of Archaeology

    Add Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 46 reviews46 reviews

    Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

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    Museum

    Durham City

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
  18. Grassholme Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Grassholme Waterside Park Fishery to your Itinerary

    Grassholme Waterside Park Fishery

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    Mickleton

    Grassholme Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout.

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    12 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026
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  19. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  20. Throne room at Auckland Palace

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    Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

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    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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