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Durham's Heritage Coast

Explore the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing headlands. A truly stunning holiday location.

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  1. Durham Cathedral, trees river

    Add The Northern Saints Trails to your Itinerary

    The Northern Saints Trails

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    Walking Route

    The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the ‘Christian Crossroads of the British Isles’, and bring the fascinating stories of the region’s Saints to life. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Northern Saints Trails
  2. view of Durham Cathedral from River Wear

    Add Durham Cathedral to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7186 reviews7186 reviews

    Durham Cathedral

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    Type:

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Durham Cathedral
  3. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Drove Road Walk to your Itinerary

    Drove Road Walk

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    Type:

    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
    More info for Drove Road Walk
  4. 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

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. The Garage Spa

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 290 reviews290 reviews

    The Garage Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Barnard Castle

    The newly opened destination Garage Spa is set in an historic building, with all the luxury of a first class modern spa and situated in a beautiful area of Teesdale.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2018Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Award 2019Good Spa Award
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  7. The inside of the shop with books, toys and cards on display.

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    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 2024Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  8. Moor House Activity Centre

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    Moor House Activity Centre

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    Activity Centre

    Houghton-le-Spring

    We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Moor House Activity Centre
  9. Garden and exterior of Blackhill and Consett Park

    Add Blackhill and Consett Park to your Itinerary

    Blackhill and Consett Park

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    Municipal Park

    Consett

    Blackhill and Consett Park is located in the Blackhill conservation area.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Frosterley Marble Walk

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    Frosterley Marble Walk

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    Walking Route

    Frosterley, Bishop Auckland

    Three walks in search of Frosterley Marble.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Countryside Service Durham County Council
  12. The South Durham Orbital Cycle Route

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    The South Durham Orbital Cycle Route

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    Haswell

    The South Durham Orbital is a 54 mile challenging cycle route taking in Durham City, Haswell, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Bishop Auckland using National Cycle Networks and railway paths as well as on-road sections.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The South Durham Orbital Cycle Route
  13. Girl looking through a magnifying glass into a bug pot

    Add RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 491 reviews491 reviews

    RSPB Saltholme

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    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…

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    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023VisitEngland Gold Accolade
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  14. The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

    Add The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 392 reviews392 reviews

    The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Durham

    Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is set within 350 acres of private grounds The bright and modern spa has a thermal suite with two saunas, two steam rooms and a caldarium. Embrace your inner mermaid and dip in and out of the five different pools.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    More info for The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
  15. Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery

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    Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery

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    Gallery

    Spennymoor

    The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
  16. Children in Hamsterley Forest searching for stick characters on The Stickman Man Trail. Credit Forestry England Crown Copyright

    Add The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Family Fun

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.

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    12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
    More info for The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  17. family walking hand in hand through the green lush trees at Auckland Palace Deer Park

    Add Auckland Palace Deer Park Walk to your Itinerary

    Auckland Palace Deer Park Walk

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    Walking

    Bishop Auckland

    Take your pick from three new walking trails across Auckland Palace Deer Park. From a short walk around the inner park to a 4.6 km trail spanning the wider parkland.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Auckland Palace Deer Park Walk
  18. H2O at Witton Country Park

    Add H2O Riders to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for H2O Riders
  19. View of Nose's Point

    Add Nose’s Point Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Nose’s Point Nature Reserve
  20. Selset Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Selset Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery to your Itinerary

    Selset Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery

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    Type:

    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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    From:
    22 Mar 2025to30 Sept 2025
    More info for Selset Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
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