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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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Adventure Park / Playground
Langley Park
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…


Viewpoint
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Easily accessed viewing point with stunning and wide reaching views across Teesdale. Ideal spot to capture the North Pennines National Landscape including drystone walls, scattered settlements and open fell land to the far horizon.
Blue Badge Guide
including Durham City and County Durham,
I am very excited to be able to show you the city and its surroundings using my Blue Badge qualification.
Railway
Tanfield
Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.


Church / Chapel
Durham City
Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.
Church / Chapel
Brancepeth
St Brandon's Church is set in the beautiful village of Brancepeth, having been recently restored after a devastating fire in 1998. As well as being the Parish Church for the Brancepeth area it is also available for use as a concert venue.
Natural Feature
Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.
Public Art
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
Designed by artist Joseph Hillier, In Our Image is a landmark designed to represent the industrial heritage of the area.
Walking
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Spa and Relaxation
Headlam
Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa is a place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in a comfortable and friendly environment that reflects the beauty of the…

Museum
Ireshopeburn
Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry, displays on mining,a mineral collection and the finds from St Botolph's Chapel, Frosterley.Also a display commemorating the lives…

Stag & Hen Party
Durham City
For a bespoke party night to remember in Durham's most individual venue, The Prince Bishop is an ideal venue for your stag or hen party
Nature Reserve
Peterlee
Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.
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.
Activity Centre
Houghton-le-Spring
We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.
Church / Chapel
Barnard Castle
St. Mary's Barnard Castle with Whorlton is a place of Peace, Worship and Spirituality situated in the Heart of Teesdale.
Food/Drink Producer
Stanhope
Offering: A Delivery Service
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.
Golf Course
Durham
Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Prince Bishops' and the Cathedral, provide drama, enjoyment and excitement from the first tee to the final green.
Nature Trail
Hamsterley
Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.
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