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  1. St Oswald's Church

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    St Oswald's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral city of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for St Oswald's Church
  2. H2O at Witton Country Park

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    H2O Riders

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    Activity Centre

    Witton-le-Wear

    Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  3. West Park

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    West Park

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    Parkland / Woodland Garden

    Newton Aycliffe

    West Park is situated next to Ashfield and Oakfield. Apart from a large recreation area it has a large man-made lake which is home during the day to various wild fowl. There are picnic benches situated around the sides of the bottom lake.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. Large indoor swimming pool illuminated.
Dark tiled floor around the pool and 3 green walls at the back in-between sections with wall lights.

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    Headlam Spa

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    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…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa
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  5. Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 107 reviews107 reviews

    Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    Nature Reserve

    Witton-le-Wear

    One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. The Magic Corner

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    The Magic Corner

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    Theatre

    Durham City

    Magician Tom Bolton brings you The Magic Corner!

    The Magic Corner is a custom built magic room and bar located in the heart of Durham.

    In this brand new show like no other, you will experience breathtaking magic no more than a metre away…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  7. William Peat Butchers

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    William Peat Butchers

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Barnard Castle

    Teesdale's oldest and finest butchers selling local beef and lamb and Yorkshire pork and chicken.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Visitors viewing a locomotive at Hopetown Darlington

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 532 reviews532 reviews

    Hopetown Darlington

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    Railway

    Darlington

    Discover Darlington's story of engineering, ideas and invention. Afterall, we changed the world from here.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024VisitEngland Welcome Award
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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    Durham Ghost Walk

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    City Tours

    We are a not-for-profit group offering family friendly tours of Durham City for families, genealogists and historians.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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    Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. 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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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Garden and exterior of Blackhill and Consett Park

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    Blackhill and Consett Park

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    Municipal Park

    Consett

    Blackhill and Consett Park is located in the Blackhill conservation area.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  13. Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

    Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

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    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City, Durham Cathedral, Teesdale rural heritage and the industrial heritage of Weardale',

    I offer a friendly, professional, comprehensive tour service and deliver this with enthusiasm and fun. This also includes Durham University Colleges and Campus Orientation Tours.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide
  14. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Fishery

    Durham

    Two mile stretch of the river Wear, 1 mile either side of the Abbey, access above abbey is by the river bank and below abbey by a road way leading to various points of easy access to the river bank.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  15. The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 408 reviews408 reviews

    The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Durham

    Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is set within 350 acres of private grounds The bright and modern spa has a thermal suite with two saunas, two steam rooms and a caldarium. Embrace your inner mermaid and dip in and out of the five different pools.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    More info for The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
  16. Girl looking through a magnifying glass into a bug pot

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 495 reviews495 reviews

    RSPB Saltholme

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    Nature Reserve

    Middlesbrough

    RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2026to31 Mar 2027Open 09:30 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    More info for RSPB Saltholme
  17. elvet methodist church

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    Elvet Methodist Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Elvet Methodist Church
  18. The Tea Enthusiasts
Loose leaf tea
Artisan teas

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    The Tea Enthusiasts

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Dipton

    The Tea Enthusiasts have a lot to offer business customers large or small. Our personalised hands-on approach to service means your orders will not only be competitively priced within the market but customised to meet your needs.  Bring your drinks…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 39 reviews39 reviews

    Ken Bradshaw - North East Guided Tours

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Ken Bradshaw - North East Guided Tours
  20. View of Seaham Coast from above

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    Seaham Beach

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    Beach

    Seaham

    Seaham Beach is a pleasant stretch of rocky and sandy beach, with rocks pools a plenty. The dog-friendly beach stretches for approx. one mile along the town’s coastline, from the harbour wall to the north of the town.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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