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  1. St Laurence Church

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    St Laurence Church

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Elements Sauna

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    Elements Sauna

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Barnard Castle

    Discover Elements Sauna, your premier destination for relaxation and rejuvenation. Our traditional Finnish wood fired public sauna provides a tranquil environment, promoting wellness and helping you unwind from daily stresses. Join us for special…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. From left, Bryan Harris, Jack Fahey, Studio; Reuben Kench; Niccy Hallifax; Sarah Price; Paul Shail; Richie Starrs; and Jazmine Vassie.

    Trail of Discovery

    S&DR200 festival has announced the official opening of the Trail of Discovery, a new public walking and cycling route that follows sections of the original 26-mile journey of the world’s first passenger railway—the Stockton & Darlington Railway…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. Aerial view of Blast Beach

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    Blast Beach

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    Nature Reserve

    Seaham

    The Durham Coast is well known for its spectacular wildflowers. Some of the fields at Blast Beach are among the best places to enjoy them, with plants like bloody cranesbill, dyer’s greenweed and devil’s-bit scabious creating a riot of colour in the…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. Family cycling

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    Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

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    Bishop Auckland

    Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Museum

    Horden

    Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.

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    1 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
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  7. Laura Rhodes in front of Durham Cathedral

    Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide

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    Scenic Tours

    Let me show you the hidden treasures of the North East of England, as well as the better known places, and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

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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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  8. Tom Keating Blue Badge Guide

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    Tom Keating Personalised Touring Services

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City

    Welcome to the Durham website. No matter how long or short your stay, please let me enhance your tours in North East England with friendly, local professional Blue Badge Guiding Services, which include Durham City and County Durham. By sharing my…

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    1 Apr 2026to31 Mar 2027

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  9. Apollo Pavilion Peterlee

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    Apollo Pavilion

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    Peterlee

    An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation.   It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

    Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City

    Graeme Logan, Regional Blue Badge Guide (1989), will bring your Walking, Coach or Driver Guide Tour to life with insight and a sense of humour.

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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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  11. Alan McPhail Photography;

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    Beamish Woods Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Near entrance to Beamish Museum, Stanley

    Discover Beamish's Hidden Valley. A 3 mile walk exploring industrial and natural heritage.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Children in Hamsterley Forest searching for stick characters on The Stickman Man Trail. Credit Forestry England Crown Copyright

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    The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.

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  13. Raby Memberships

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    Raby Memberships

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    Darlington

    If you're planning to be a regular visitor to Raby Estate, it makes perfect sense to buy a Raby Membership. This means you can call in as often as you like - plan visits with the family, or just call in on a whim when you have an hour or two to…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. Lord Londonderry Statue

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    Lord Londonderry Statue

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    Historic Site

    Durham City

    Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Hamsterley - Night Safari

    Hamsterley The Loop MTB skills area

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    This is a purpose built MTB training loop. It is designed with skill development in mind to push your mountain biking to a new level. The Loop contains a multitude of features and riding options, some built in stone to mimic natural trails and others

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley The Loop MTB skills area
  16. Durham City to St Michaels and all Angels Walk

    Durham City to St Michaels and all Angels Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Countryside walks from Durham City to a medieval village Church in Witton Gilbert.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  17. The Witham

    Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular

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    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk from Barnard Castle through woods and across fields to Stainton village, from where there are extensive views both up and across Teesdale.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular
  18. family walking hand in hand through the green lush trees at Auckland Palace Deer Park

    Auckland Palace Deer Park Walk

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    Walking

    Bishop Auckland

    Take your pick from three new walking trails across Auckland Palace Deer Park. From a short walk around the inner park to a 4.6 km trail spanning the wider parkland.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Auckland Palace Deer Park Walk
  19. Hamsterley Forest Run

    Brandon to Bishop Auckland 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

    A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  20. Lanchester Roman Walk

    Lanchester Roman Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    A 5 mile, moderate circular walk crossing the line of The Dere Street Roman Road and the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. There are varied surfaces with one short incline and can be wet underfoot in parts.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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