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  1. No 42 Arts Bishop Auckland

    Add No 42 to your Itinerary

    No 42

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    Arts & Crafts Shop

    Bishop Auckland

    Our shop supports local artists, offering them a place to display and sell their work – some of which has been created upstairs in Pod, the special incubator studios created to help new creative businesses. With almost a 100 artists selling their…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Image of a steam train at Locomotion.

    Add Locomotion to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1218 reviews1218 reviews

    Locomotion

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    Museum

    Shildon

    At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Locomotion
  3. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Add Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City to your Itinerary

    Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City
  4. Walk - The Durham Round

    Walk - The Durham Round

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    Walking Route

    Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. 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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    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Beaurepaire Manor House
  6. Coarse fishing at Derwent

    Add Derwent Waterside Park Fishery to your Itinerary

    Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

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    Fishing

    Edmundbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Cycle Path at Castle Eden

    Add Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14 to your Itinerary

    Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14

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    Cycle Route

    Haswell

    The Haswell to Wingate section (5 miles) is shared with National Route 1. It continues on its mostly off-road route following a disused railway path, gently climbing down through Castle Eden to Crimdon before continuing towards Hartlepool (10 miles).

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. 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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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Add Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead to your Itinerary

    Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    Three short walks around Stanhope with an option to walk to Frosterley along a quiet road beside the River Wear. They are well waymarked and easy underfoot.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

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    Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    This three and a half mile walk travels in a anti-clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Hollymoor car park.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk
  11. Seaham Beach - photograph by Charlie Hedley

    Add Seaham -  Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  12. Statue of Neptune and St Nicholas' Church in Durham Market Place

    Add Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail to your Itinerary

    Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail

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    Walking Route

    Durham City

    Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail – your guide to the history and heritage of Durham city.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail
  13. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

    Add Low Newton Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Low Newton Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    In Brasside take right signposted 'prison staff and visitor car park' and public Bridleway., Continue along side of Prison until it opens out and bear right to the parking area.

    A visit to Low Newton Junction Local Nature Reserve is an interesting one. There are so many different habitats in such a small area.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Low Newton Local Nature Reserve Walk
  14. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

    Add Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

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    Walking Route

    Chester-le-Street

    The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. Bishop Auckland Town Hall

    Add Bishop Auckland Trail - Short to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland Trail - Short

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    This route is 2 3/4 miles (4 1/2 km) that is fairly easy and should only take 1 hour. It passes close to Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Bishop Auckland Trail - Short
  17. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Add Durham/Brandon/Sunderland Bridge/Bowburn Loop Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Durham/Brandon/Sunderland Bridge/Bowburn Loop Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Durham

    Durham City via NCN Route 14 to the Brandon & Bishop railpath but just after Brandon cross the A690 to Sunderland Bridge (minor road/good track).

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham/Brandon/Sunderland Bridge/Bowburn Loop Cycle Route
  18. 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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    From:
    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
    More info for Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall
  19. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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

    Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left

    A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  20. view of Eggleston Abbey

    Add Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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