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  1. st johns

    Add St John's Church to your Itinerary

    St John's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St John’s draws together people of all ages and backgrounds to follow Christ.  

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    10 July 2025to31 Aug 2025
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  2. Grand Finale all cast of Kynren view from the tribune

    Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England to your Itinerary

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    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    Event Venue

    Bishop Auckland

    Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.

    In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  3. 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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  4. Barnard Castle

    Add Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone

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    Barnard Castle

    A walk through woods and fields, with a steep climb to the path high above the river and final descent through the trees back to the river. There are pleasant, pretty views, whatever the season, particularly of the castle.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 105 reviews105 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Tees Riverside and Hay Meadows Walk

    Add Low Force Waterfall to your Itinerary

    Low Force Waterfall

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    Natural Feature

    Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. View of Seaham Coast from above

    Add Seaham Beach to your Itinerary

    Seaham Beach

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    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

    Add East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre to your Itinerary

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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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Noses Point

    Add Noses Point - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Noses Point - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The walk at Nose’s Point is accessible for most people, it has a firm surface and gentle gradients, and no steps, stiles or barriers. It offers fabulous views of the coast.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Sweet Sally Cinnamon 
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    Sweet Sally Cinnamon - artisan confectionery maker

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    Waterhouses

    Fresh handmade cinder toffee, fudge, brittle, hot chocolate spoons and baking mixes are produced by Sweet Sally Cinnamon for supply to farm shops, gift shops.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Ken Bradshaw
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 38 reviews38 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. In Our Image Sculpture by Joseph Hillier

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    Sculpture: In Our Image

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    Public Art

    NEWTON AYCLIFFE

     Designed by artist Joseph Hillier, In Our Image is a landmark designed to represent the industrial heritage of the area.

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    31 Dec 2025
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  13. Ruins at Binchester Roman Fort

    Add Binchester Roman Fort to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 126 reviews126 reviews

    Binchester Roman Fort

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    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.

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    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  14. Image of Pelaw Wood overlooking Durham Cathedral in the distance.

    Add Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve

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    Durham

    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public rights of way providing a range of interesting walks.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge

    Add Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge

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    Walking Route

    Abbey Bridge to Whorlton via North Bank 5 kms
    Wholton to Winston via North Bank 4.5 kms
    Winston to Piercebridge via South Bank 9.5 km

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Cycling in Durham

    Add Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve is a Local Wildlife Site of Ancient Woodland suitable for walkers and wheelchair users in parts. Witton Dene is a steep-sided wooded dene close to the village of Witton Gilbert. It is an oasis for wildlife.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. Three children at Hardwick Park using App

    Add Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park

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    Walking

    Sedgefield

    Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app. The free Love Exploring mobile app features digital treasure hunts, suitable for all ages. In one of the most popular,…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  19. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. Beamish Museum

    Add A family friendly historic break in Durham to your Itinerary

    A family friendly historic break in Durham

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    Driving Route

    Looking for a historic break full of fun, facts and fantasy with the kids? Look no further than a family-friendly historic break in Durham.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for A family friendly historic break in Durham
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