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  1. norman cornish  exhibition

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    The Norman Cornish Art Trail

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    Guided Tour

    Spennymoor

    Covering an approximate distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km) and a moderate 50 mins walk, The Norman Cornish Trail allows you to follow in the artist's footsteps and identify the locations of many of most iconic works.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Crook Hall Gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1066 reviews1066 reviews

    Crook Hall Gardens

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    National Trust

    Durham City

    The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town house, reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields,…

    Dates

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    15 Feb 2025to20 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  3. external image of Durham Town Hall

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    Durham Town Hall

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    Historic Site

    Durham City

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard.  Since the 14th Century…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Durham Town Hall
  4. External view of The Spanish Gallery

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    The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project

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    Gallery

    Bishop Auckland

    The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th and 17th centuries.

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    5 Mar 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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    • 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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  5. Three children at Hardwick Park using App

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    Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park

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    Walking

    Sedgefield

    Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app. The free Love Exploring mobile app features digital treasure hunts, suitable for all ages. In one of the most popular,…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. The Gala Theatre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 345 reviews345 reviews

    Gala Durham

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    Theatre

    Durham City

    The Gala Theatre is a superb arts venue in the heart of Durham City with 500 seat theatre, 2 cinema screens and a stylish cafe bar.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Balderhead Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery

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    Fishery

    Baldersdale

    Balderhead Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.

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    22 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026
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  8. Sculpture at Parkland.

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    Parkland at Dalton Park

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    Walking

    Seaham

    Some people love to shop while others long for the great outdoors – at Dalton Park you can have it all! Once you’ve explored the bright and airy shopping malls of Dalton Park you can also discover 55 acres of landscaped Parkland that are opposite…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. A couple looking at exhibitions inside Durham Cathedral Museum

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7235 reviews7235 reviews

    Durham Cathedral Museum

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    Durham City

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Aerial view of forest.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 453 reviews453 reviews

    Hamsterley Forest

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    Forest

    Redford, Hamsterley Forest

    Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
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  11. Farm Shop

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    Broom Mill Farm Shop

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    Farm Shop

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Farm shop including a fresh meat butchery, handmade sausages, dry cured bacon and gammon, in house bakery, eggs, poultry, farmhouse cheeses and ice cream, milk, cream, preserves and pickles.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Grassholme Reservoir

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    Grassholme Reservoir

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    Barnard Castle

    Grassholme Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. A track through the trees

    Add Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest

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    Horse Riding

    Bishop Auckland

    Enjoy miles of waymarked horse-riding routes that let you explore the heart of this beautiful forest. Please note, dedicated horse box parking is located in the Grove car park, 2 miles along the Forest Drive from the Bedburn entrance.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest
  14. The inside of the shop with books, toys and cards on display.

    Add The Bowes Museum Shop to your Itinerary

    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

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    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  15. Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Farm Shop

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  16. Children wearing hard hats in Killhope Lead Mine in dark truck full of rocks

    Add Killhope Lead Mining Museum to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 314 reviews314 reviews

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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    Museum

    Cowshill

    *Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed.

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2017
    • Visit England VisitEngland Hidden Gem 2016VisitEngland Hidden Gem
    • Visit England Best Told Story 2021Best Told Story
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Killhope Lead Mining Museum
  17. Bishop Auckland Town Hall

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    Bishop Auckland Town Hall

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    Theatre

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café, and a library with free internet access and local history…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Bishop Auckland Town Hall
  18. Sharpley Springs Fishery

    Add Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery to your Itinerary

    Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery

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    Fishing

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  19. Photography Workshop with Gary Lintern

    Add Durham Cathedral Tours to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7237 reviews7237 reviews

    Durham Cathedral Tours

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    Cathedral / Minister

    Durham City

    Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are available Monday to Saturday and last for approximately 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased from the Information Desk at the back of the Cathedral on the…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Cathedral Tours
  20. Brancepeth Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 36 reviews36 reviews

    Brancepeth Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Durham

    Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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