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  1. External view of The Spanish Gallery

    Add The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • 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
    More info for The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
  2. Scenic golf course with green fairways a flagstick bunkers and trees at sunset

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    Sharpley Springs Golf Club

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    Golf Course

    Seaham

    Set in beautiful rolling countryside and boasting panoramic sea views, Sharpley Golf Course, with Driving Range, is an absolute pleasure to play - a challenging Par 71, Sharpley has many unusual water features and established greens.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sharpley Springs Golf Club
  3. Auckland Palace exterior with lawn area to foreground

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    The Auckland Project

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    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland in Bishop Auckland, at the heart of County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for The Auckland Project
  4. Take a walk with alpacas at Teesdale Alpacas in the Durham Dales

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 122 reviews122 reviews

    Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits

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    Attraction

    Barnard Castle

    Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits
  5. Entrance to Durham University Oriental Museum

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 387 reviews387 reviews

    Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Museum

    Durham City

    Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum.  The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Durham University Oriental Museum
  6. Broom Mill Farm Shop

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    Broom Mill Farm Shop

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    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Set in the Co. Durham countryside near Bishop Auckland, Broom Mill Farm is a family-run farm with roots stretching back to 1987. The farm is known for its commitment to quality food, sustainability and a true 'field to fork' ethos.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. Exterior image of The Faith Museum at The Auckland Project.

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    The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project

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    Museum

    Bishop Auckland

    Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, inviting visitors to consider how people across history have…

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    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    More info for The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
  8. A track through the trees

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    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. The Gala Theatre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 351 reviews351 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Sarah Nelson Studio

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    Sarah Nelson Studio

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    Art and Craft Activity

    Woodland

    Sarah Nelson Studio, set within an upland hay meadow, in the high Durham Dales, offers year round creative workshops which encourage individual expression and a joy of mark making. This live work natural space also includes Sarah Nelson Gallery…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 90 reviews90 reviews

    Wharton Park

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    Municipal Park

    Durham City

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Wharton Park
  12. Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 131 reviews131 reviews

    Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    Municipal Park

    Chester-le-Street

    Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
  13. A train at The Weardale Railway

    Add The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 573 reviews573 reviews

    The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project

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    Railway

    Stanhope

    Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, a National Landscape, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
  14. High Force Waterfall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1381 reviews1381 reviews

    High Force Waterfall

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    Natural Feature

    Forest in Teesdale

    High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million yrs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2026to31 Mar 2027Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for High Force Waterfall
  15. The Conscious Self

    The Conscious Self

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    Type:

    Wellness Activity

    Discover The Conscious Self, an immersive wellness business rooted in the heart of nature. At The Conscious Self, we offer transformative retreats, wild sauna experiences, classes, and mindful adventures across County Durham and beyond. Whether…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Conscious Self
  16. Grandad and Granddaughter looking at Locomotion

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1256 reviews1256 reviews

    Locomotion

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    Museum

    Shildon

    Explore 200 years of railway history in the world’s first railway town at Locomotion, Europe’s largest undercover collection of heritage railway vehicles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Locomotion
  17. Inside Cathedral Shop

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    Cathedral Shop

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    Shop

    Durham City

    Enjoy a unique shopping experience in one of the most remarkable, intact, monastic, vaulted undercrofts in the UK. Browse a range of seasonal and locally sourced products.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. Exterior image of The Story, Mount Oswald, from the lawn.

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    The Story

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    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    South Road, Durham

    The Story offers a gateway to the history of County Durham and its people. Bringing together our diverse collections of records and objects for the first time, The Story charts thousands of years of everyday life in the county.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  19. Feed the llamas at Adventure Valley

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1006 reviews1006 reviews

    Adventure Valley

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    Theme Park

    Brasside, Durham

    Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park, with over 50 attractions, activities and shows.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Adventure Valley
  20. A swimming pool

    Add Pace Health Club to your Itinerary

    Pace Health Club

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Durham City

    Located in the heart of Durham city centre, we aim to help you reach your goals in a modern and friendly environment.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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