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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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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.



Beach
Seaham
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.
Museum
Durham City
Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year.
Castle / Fort
Durham City
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.


Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.




Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.




Outdoor Adventure Activities
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
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.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Durham City
Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the visitor centre is the gateway to discovering what it is that makes Durham so significant, and what there is to see and do around the peninsula.

Walking
Stanhope
The North Pennines have a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.
If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…
Museum
Cowshill
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is temporarily closed whilst restoration works continue. Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family.





Observatory / Planetarium
nr Mickleton
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Let our lead astronomer guide you to understand the wonders of planets…


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,…
Shop
Wynyard
Our Farm Shop is in keeping with our ethos for supporting local producers. It’s filled with the finest, tastiest, most succulent produce from the very best suppliers, who share our passion for quality, great-tasting food and drink.

Sports Ground
Chester-le-Street
Banks Homes Riverside Stadium is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th and 17th centuries.



Spa and Relaxation
Wynyard
Melt away stress and ease worries in the soothing surroundings of our award-winning Spa.

Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.

Family Fun
Durham
Ramside Hall's brand new Entertainment Centre. With a 43-bay Toptracer driving range, six-lane bowling alley, interactive games, a huge sports bar with curve-round screens and a menu full of crowd-pleasers, it’s a go-to for laid-back days and lively…
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