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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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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…
Church / Chapel
Durham City
Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.
Scenic Tours
Let me show you the hidden treasures of the North East of England, as well as the better known places, and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

Boat Trip
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.
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…
Fishing
Hutton Henry
Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.


Blue Badge Guide
including Durham City, Durham Cathedral, Teesdale rural heritage and the industrial heritage of Weardale',
I offer a friendly, professional, comprehensive tour service and deliver this with enthusiasm and fun. This also includes Durham University Colleges and Campus Orientation Tours.

Church / Chapel
Durham
St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits
Spa and Relaxation
Bishop Auckland
At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs.


Church / Chapel
Newton Aycliffe
Ancient ecclesiastical centre. Collection of 2 Saxon crosses dating from the 9thC, Saxon interior and Jacobean pulpit, altar, organ screen and pews.
Picnic Site
Wearhead
Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around this reservoir in Weardale. There's some wonderful woodland trails and lakeside paths to enjoy. It's a very quiet place with a series of picnic tables where you can stop to enjoy the lovely scenery of the North…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Seaham
The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.
Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Fishery
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.

Bakery
Barningham
Coghlans handmade bread use no preservatives food colours or artificial flavours, just a natural product from yeast flour water and salt.
Landmark
Bishop Auckland
A 19th century water fountain built by a movement against alcohol has been returned to its former glory as part of a heritage project.
Attraction
Durham City
You and your team of up to six people will be locked in a room. You have one hour to solve the puzzles, find the key, and escape!


Event Venue
Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.


Art and Craft Activity
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
At Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, whether you want to learn how to forage for wild food, weave a willow basket, learn more about the farm on a guided farm tour, find your rhythm at a drum circle, howl at the full moon,…
Gallery
Seaham
The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
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