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Durham boasts rivers, reservoirs and coast - so whether you enjoy fishing, sea angling, sailing or canoeing, you're sure to find something to whet your appetite.
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Spa and Relaxation
Barnard Castle
Discover Elements Sauna, your premier destination for relaxation and rejuvenation. Our traditional Finnish wood fired public sauna provides a tranquil environment, promoting wellness and helping you unwind from daily stresses. Join us for special…
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…
Picnic Site
Stanley
Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.
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.

Spa and Relaxation
Newton Aycliffe
Set in the heart of County Durham, The Retreat at Redworth Hall Hotel has undergone an incredible refurbishment programme, designed to significantly enhance its facilities and promote an aura of relaxation.


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…
Activity Centre
Houghton-le-Spring
We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.
Beach
Seaham
Seaham Beach is a pleasant stretch of rocky and sandy beach, with rocks pools a plenty. The dog-friendly beach stretches for approx. one mile along the town’s coastline, from the harbour wall to the north of the town.
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.
Church / Chapel
Durham
St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral city of Durham.
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.

Cinema
Bishop Auckland
REEL Cinema Bishop Auckland is officially open, bringing back the magic of the big screen to the town for the first time in over four decades. Located at Bishop Auckland Retail & Leisure Park, this brand-new cinema offers a modern, welcoming space…
City Tours
We are a not-for-profit group offering family friendly tours of Durham City for families, genealogists and historians.
Walking Tour
Durham
Have fun with a free Durham digital walking tour, while finding out about the city's fascinating heritage.
Using 360 images, GPS, 3D models and interactive pictures, the Durham walking guide app also poses a series of quiz questions, turning a walk…
Activity Centre
Ireshopeburn
Weardale Adventure Centre offers fun and learning in an area of outstanding natural beauty in County Durham. The centre caters for adults, schools and groups and our experienced and qualified team ensure our guests create memories that last for a…

Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Church / Chapel
Durham
St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.
Food/Drink Producer
WL Distillery is a North East based Gin Distillery, combining our passion for gin and the great outdoors by creating authentic tasting gins made with specially selected ingredients
Our recently released First Edition Gin inspired by our…
Church / Chapel
Pittington
Believed that a wooden church existed on the site of the present church which dates from AD1000. About AD1180 the beautifully decorated north aisle arches were added.
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Bishop Auckland
Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for…
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