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  1. Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

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    Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  2. A field in the Durham Dales showing flowers

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    Durham Dales, Romaldkirk in Teesdale

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    Walking Route

    Romaldkirk

    A River Tees green valley criss-crossed by drystone walls. Walk along the valley from Romaldkirk, a pretty village of three greens. See the Devil's Door in St. Romald church. It was blocked up in the Middle Ages to keep Satan out.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. Two children playing on wooden sculpture.

    Add Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force to your Itinerary

    Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force

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    Nature Trail

    Forest in Teesdale

    A new exploratory trail has been introduced at this local natural landmark to encourage children to engage with nature and see the benefits of outdoor play.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force
  4. A wall sculpture at Easington

    Add Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is much to explore and discover here with easy to follow paths, stunning scenery, poetry, artworks and plenty more.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 115 reviews115 reviews

    East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    Seaham

    The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Cold Pig Hill Walk to your Itinerary

    Cold Pig Hill Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Historic Site

    Durham

    Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .

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    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  8. Fishburn front street, Tree, village green, houses, road

    Add Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk

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    Fishburn

    Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops.  A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. The Bowes Museum Durham

    Add A couple's luxury escape to the countryside to your Itinerary

    A couple's luxury escape to the countryside

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    Driving Route

    Experience the true treasures of Teesdale as you criss-cross the stunning river valley vistas that meander around the River Tees.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

    Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Walkabout Durham
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 135 reviews135 reviews

    Walkabout Durham

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    Walking Tours

    Durham City

    Welcome to Walkabout Durham! I am Peter, your guide, and I have developed five guided walking tours to help you discover the rich history of this beautiful, 1000 year old city.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

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    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

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    Near Castleside, Consett

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route is a 26 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN4. A really good long route which requires some careful navigation.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coxhoe Quarry Wood is a Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland and scrub.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk
  14. Countryside around Hunwick.

    Add Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3 to your Itinerary

    Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3

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    Walking Route

    Hunwick

    A walk around Hunwick, New Hunwick & the river. Distance 7.5 miles.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. 25% off voucher for Diggerland Durham

    Add Diggerland to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 766 reviews766 reviews

    Diggerland

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    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…

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    11 Feb 2026to30 Oct 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025Green Tourism Awards - Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  16. Crowds of people enjoying the Durham Fringe Festival on Palace Green, Durham City.

    Add Durham Fringe Festival to your Itinerary

    Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival & Events Organisers

    Durham

    The 2026 Durham Fringe Festival will return 29th July - 2nd August.  The North East's biggest recognised fringe festival – featuring the best in dance, drama, magic, music, poetry, stand-up comedy and more. 

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    29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival
  17. Seaside Seaham Durham Coast

    Add Seaham Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Seaham Heritage Trail

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    Walking

    Seaham

    This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream. Cafés, bars and small shops are plentiful along North Terrace and the Marina.…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. People walking in the woods

    Add Killhope Woodland Walks to your Itinerary

    Killhope Woodland Walks

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    Walking Route

    Upper Weardale

    The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.

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    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
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  19. Fly Fishing Tuition River Eden

    Add The Durham Fly Fishing Company to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 104 reviews104 reviews

    The Durham Fly Fishing Company

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    Fishing

    Hutton Henry

    Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Durham Fly Fishing Company
  20. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Greencroft Walk to your Itinerary

    Greencroft Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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