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  1. Weardale Museum and High House Chapel

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 37 reviews37 reviews

    Weardale Museum

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    Museum

    Ireshopeburn

    Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry, displays on mining,a mineral collection and the finds from St Botolph's Chapel, Frosterley.Also a display commemorating the lives…

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    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  2. Closeup of Ken Bradshaw smiling.
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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
  3. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide
  4. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton to your Itinerary

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton

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    Barnard Castle

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
    (5hrs) 9 miles

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. Apollo Pavilion Peterlee

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    Apollo Pavilion

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    Public Art

    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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  6. 1st edition gin

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    WL Distillery

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    Food/Drink Producer

    WL Distillery is a North East based Gin Distillery, combining our passion for gin and the great outdoors by creating authentic tasting gins made with specially selected ingredients

    Our recently released First Edition Gin inspired by our…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. Image of three children outside the Temple of Minerva at Hardwick Park.

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    Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park

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    Family Fun

    Sedgefield

    Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Bracken Hill Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Bracken Hill Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Peterlee

    Bracken Hill Local Nature Reserve is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, is a Local Wildlife and Ancient Woodland site. Part of the woodland is classed as ‘ancient’ and has existed in the valley prior to the 1600’s.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. Revive Spa at Hall Garth Hotel

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    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.

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

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    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
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  11. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers

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    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers

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    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers. Walk 3 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Durham river with views of Durham Cathedral

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 161 reviews161 reviews

    Characterful Durham Tour

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    Walking Tours

    Durham

    This tour is not just about Durham, the place, but its people and the stories behind them. From Durham's Narnia connection to mining heritage, from saints to a serial killer, this city is full of stories you won't forget.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  13. Castle Bank Butchers Stanhope

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    Castle Bank Butchers Stanhope

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Stanhope

    Offering: A Delivery Service

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. Dalton Moor School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing logo

    Add Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing to your Itinerary

    Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing

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    Art and Craft Activity

    Dalton le Dale, Seaham

    At Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, whether you want to learn how to forage for wild food, weave a willow basket, learn more about the farm on a guided farm tour, find your rhythm at a drum circle, howl at the full moon,…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Garden and exterior of Blackhill and Consett Park

    Add Blackhill and Consett Park to your Itinerary

    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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. Beach banks at Horden

    Add Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk
  17. Middleton in Teesdale

    Add Whistle Crag (Near Middleton-in-Teesdale) to your Itinerary

    Whistle Crag (Near Middleton-in-Teesdale)

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    Viewpoint

    Middleton-in-Teesdale

    Easily accessed viewing point with stunning and wide reaching views across Teesdale. Ideal spot to capture the North Pennines National Landscape including drystone walls, scattered settlements and open fell land to the far horizon. 

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. Flowers, Bullrushes, Grass, Trees

    Add Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Ferryhill

    Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves.  A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  19. Information on Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Blanchland

    You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  20. Escomb Saxon Church

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 102 reviews102 reviews

    Escomb Saxon Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Bishop Auckland

    One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 28 Saxon Green (daily 9-6 during summer and 9-4 during winter).

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escomb Saxon Church
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