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  1. Historic Tours UK Ltd

    Historic Tours UK Ltd

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    City Tours

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Welcome to Historic Tours UK! Whether you’re a student or a world traveller, I offer historic tours of Durham, Hadrian’s Wall, York. Manchester, and Chester.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. St Helen Auckland Parish Church

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    St Helen Auckland Parish Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Bishop Auckland

    The 12thC church of St Helen. Daily Mass times: Sunday and Wednesday, Thursday 10:00, Monday 19:00, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 09:30.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. Northern Secrets - Guided Tours of North East England

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    Northern Secrets - Guided Tours of North East England

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    Guiding Company

    Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Northern Secrets specialises in personal guided tours in English and German and is committed to providing you with a unique journey of the highest quality through this glorious city and region. Your guide is a registered Blue Badge tourist guide.

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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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  4. Garden centre

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    Congburn Nurseries & Garden Centre

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    Garden Centre

    Edmondsley

    A one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs as well as our stunning woodland walk which extends over 15 acres, and our very popular Woodland's Bistro and Venue.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

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    Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

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    Durham City

    The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges and evening cruises with a difference twelve months of the year.

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    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
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  6. Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

    Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

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    Stag & Hen Party

    Fancy adding a drop of adventure into your Hen or Stag do? If you're looking for a bit of excitement and competition our Dragon Boat Tournaments are perfect. For those that would like something more relaxing, join us for a journey through Durham…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

    Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City

    Graeme Logan, Regional Blue Badge Guide (1989), will bring your Walking, Coach or Driver Guide Tour to life with insight and a sense of humour.

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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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  8. Beamish Museum

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    A family friendly historic break in Durham

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    Driving Route

    Looking for a historic break full of fun, facts and fantasy with the kids? Look no further than a family-friendly historic break in Durham.

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  9. H2O at Witton Country Park

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    H2O Riders

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    Activity Centre

    Witton-le-Wear

    Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  10. View of Nose's Point

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    Nose’s Point Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Near Seaham

    The sea has played a key role in the way Nose’s Point looks and the plants and animals found here, the magnesian limestone bedrock, laid down in an ancient sea, has given rise to a rare form of grassland with unique populations of plants and animals…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. 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
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  12. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Durham

    Two mile stretch of the river Wear, 1 mile either side of the Abbey, access above abbey is by the river bank and below abbey by a road way leading to various points of easy access to the river bank.

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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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  13. Tees Riverside and Hay Meadows Walk

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    Low Force Waterfall

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    Natural Feature

    Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. The Magic Corner

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    The Magic Corner

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    Theatre

    Durham City

    Magician Tom Bolton brings you The Magic Corner!

    The Magic Corner is a custom built magic room and bar located in the heart of Durham.

    In this brand new show like no other, you will experience breathtaking magic no more than a metre away…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  15. Rock formation and beach

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    Blackhall Rocks & Cross Gill Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Blackhall Colliery

    This coastal site is as important for both its geology and wildlife. The cliffs and coastal area feature natural exposures of reef-limestone, set down 250 million years ago in the waters on the ancient Zechstein Sea, glacial boulder clays and beds…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. Aerial view of Blast Beach

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    Blast Beach

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    Nature Reserve

    Seaham

    The Durham Coast is well known for its spectacular wildflowers. Some of the fields at Blast Beach are among the best places to enjoy them, with plants like bloody cranesbill, dyer’s greenweed and devil’s-bit scabious creating a riot of colour in the…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  17. Stanhope Fossil Tree

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    Stanhope Fossil Tree

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    The Stanhope tree was found in a sandstone quarry at Edmundbyers Cross, north of Stanhope, in 1915. Its discovery is recorded by this photograph in the Auckland and County Chronicle, dated 13 May 1915. The accompanying article also mentions another…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. St Mary the Virgin Church

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    St Mary the Virgin Church

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    Seaham

    St Mary the Virgin is an Anglo-Saxon church listed as being 1 of 20 pre-Viking churches in the country. Founded around 700AD, the chancel was rebuilt in the Norman period and a tower around 1300. It overlooks the cliffs of the Durham coast.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  19. Escomb Saxon Church

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    Escomb Saxon Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Bishop Auckland

    One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 28 Saxon Green (daily 9-6 during summer and 9-4 during winter).

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  20. Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted)

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    Picnic Spot: Waldridge Fell (cycling not permitted)

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    Picnic Site

    Chester Le Street

    There is no need to travel to the North Pennine hills to enjoy moorland. Waldridge Fell is an unusual landscape to find so close to an urban area but with its mix of rare lowland heath supporting heather and bilberry it makes for a particularly…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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