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  1. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once coal scarred landscape has been lovingly restored to thriving coastal grassland, home to wild flora and fauna and with beautiful views.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Exterior seating of cafe

    Add Bishop Auckland Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Town Hall

    Type

    Type:

    Gallery

    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 library with free internet access and local history…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Bishop Auckland Town Hall
  3. Revive Spa at Hall Garth Hotel

    Add Revive Spa at Hall Garth Hotel to your Itinerary

    Revive Spa at Hall Garth Hotel

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Darlington

    At Hall Garth Hotel & Country Club we take your leisure time very seriously and feel that our fantastic health and fitness facilities, combined with the very highest standard of personal service will meet your every expectation.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Revive Spa at Hall Garth Hotel
  4. Tees Railway Path

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    Tees Railway Path

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    Cycle Route

    Middleton in Teesdale

    This route is set in the attractive countryside of Teesdale, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The path starts just outside Middleton-in-Teesdale, passing the picturesque villages of Mickleton and Romaldkirk.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Hayley Crawshaw dancing whilst wild swimming in the Thames

    Little Blue Pootles - Guided Swim Hikes

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    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    and North East England,

    Tailor made guided wild swimming walks, instant book packaged taster sessions, and shorter wild swim experiences, in the North Pennines, and beyond.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Old Durham Gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 17 reviews17 reviews

    Old Durham Gardens

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    Garden

    Durham

    Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Old Durham Gardens
  7. Outside pool with seating

    Add Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall to your Itinerary

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    Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Seaham

    Whether you are staying overnight or visiting for the day take a little time for you and luxuriate at the tranquil Serenity Spa, the perfect environment to relax and escape the complications of the modern world.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa 2023Good Spa Guide Luxury 5 Bubble Spa
    • AA AA - 5 Star Red Award 2023AA - 5 Star Red Award
    • AA AA Notable Wine List Award 2023AA Notable Wine List Award
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023 2023Boutique Hotelier- Best Boutique Spa 2023
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  8. An arch at night

    Add Stargazing in the North Pennines to your Itinerary

    Stargazing in the North Pennines

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Stanhope

    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Stargazing in the North Pennines
  9. Moor House Activity Centre

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    Moor House Activity Centre

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    Activity Centre

    Houghton-le-Spring

    We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

    Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City and County Durham

    Blue Badge tourist guide with extensive knowledge of Durham Cathedral, Durham City and all the county has to offer. Bespoke guided walks of the Northern Saints Trails, and specialist cultural itineraries.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide
  11. High Force Waterfall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1353 reviews1353 reviews

    High Force Waterfall

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    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 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for High Force Waterfall
  12. Screaming Chimp logo

    Add Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauce to your Itinerary

    Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauce

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Witton Gilbert

    Here at Screaming Chimp HQ, we think it is important to supply the best product possible, so we only use the best produce for the job.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauce
  13. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    An 8.5 mile route on a former railway line from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Crook, running past Ushaw Moor, Deerness View and Stanley Crook. It forms part of the Walney to Wear (W2W) long distance cycling route.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
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    Add Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 34 reviews34 reviews

    Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Chester-le-Street

    The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
  15. Woman with child looking at App on a mobile phone, forest setting

    Add Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park

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    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Visitors to Wharton Park in Durham City can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app, a free app which can be downloaded for both Android and iPhone.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park
  16. norman cornish  exhibition

    Add The Norman Cornish Art Trail to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Norman Cornish Art Trail
  17. St Margaret of Antioch Church

    Add St Margaret of Antioch Church to your Itinerary

    St Margaret of Antioch Church

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for St Margaret of Antioch Church
  18. Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

    Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Reserve

    Stanley

    Chapman’s Well is one of our best bird-watching sites. The vast areas of marshy grassland and ponds provide fabulous places for birds to feed and breed throughout the year. We have heron, stonechat, skylark, linnet and reed bunting. Many birds of…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve
  19. Route description for Auckland Way Railway Path

    Add Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    A688, Bishop Auckland

    A 4.3 mile route between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor on a former railway line passing New Coundon and Binchester, close to Auckland Park and Binchester Roman Fort.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  20. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add Cow Green Geological Trail to your Itinerary

    Cow Green Geological Trail

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    Type:

    Nature Trail

    Barnard Castle

    Cow Green Geological Trail Approximately 4 kilometres each way, this linear trail uses well-marked footpaths and minor roads and is wheel/push chair friendly to the top of Cauldron Snout.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Cow Green Geological Trail
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