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  1. Singer/guitar player

    Add BACCANALIA to your Itinerary

    BACCANALIA

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    Festival & Events Organisers

    Bishop Auckland

    Baccanalia produces festivals and events in South Durham, offering premier experiences in social revelry and creative entertainment. We have loads going on from Cultural Festivals to Cabaret Nights with something for everyone.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Raby Memberships

    Add Raby Memberships to your Itinerary

    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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  3. Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    This walk takes us through Dalton-le Dale towards Dawdon with the option of visiting Noses’ Point and links to Durham’s Coastal Footpath. This walk is truly a journey through time from early Saxon settlements to industrial developments.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  4. Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Bishop Auckland

    Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
    Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.

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

    Add Blast Beach to your Itinerary

    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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  6. Teesdale Cheese

    Add Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences

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    Attraction

    Butterknowle

    Take a tour of the dairy with Allison and see where the cheese is made or be guided through a food and cheese paring with Jonathan or why not spend the day with us and try your hand at cheesemaking!

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    More info for Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences
  7. Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

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    Hamsterley Forest - Red Cycle Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Red Route - Difficult
    Suitable for Proficient mountain bikers with good off roading skills. suitable for better quality off road mountain bikes.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley Forest - Red Cycle Trail
  8. Route description for Auckland Way Railway Path

    Add Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    A688, Bishop Auckland

    A 4.3 mile route between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor on a former railway line passing New Coundon and Binchester, close to Auckland Park and Binchester Roman Fort.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  9. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Add A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley to your Itinerary

    A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley

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    Guided Tour

    “A Dales Journey” is a 90 miles drive following the footsteps of John Wesley’s 1761 journey visiting five of the oldest Methodist chapels in the world.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
  10. Screaming Chimp logo

    Add Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauce to your Itinerary

    Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauce

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    Witton Gilbert

    Here at Screaming Chimp HQ, we think it is important to supply the best product possible, so we only use the best produce for the job.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Screaming Chimp Chilli Sauce
  11. Durham Cathedral view from riverbank with river and woodland

    Add The Durham City Seven Hills Trail to your Itinerary

    The Durham City Seven Hills Trail

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    Walking Route

    Durham City

    This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the City, while offering encounters with the City’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Golf course at Ramside Hall Hotel

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    Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel

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    Durham

    Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Prince Bishops' and the Cathedral, provide drama, enjoyment and excitement from the first tee to the final green.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel
  13. 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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. Fishburn front street, Tree, village green, houses, road

    Add Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Fishburn

    Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops.  A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk
  15. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

    Add East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre to your Itinerary

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    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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  16. Easington beach banks

    Add Easington - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Easington - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Easington

    Explore the Easington Local Nature Reserve, stopping to admire the memorial garden. In the summer listen for skylarks and look out for the Durham Argus Butterfly. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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    Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Chester-le-Street

    The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
  18. Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse

    Add Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse to your Itinerary

    Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse

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    Riding/Trekking Centre

    CONSETT

    This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse
  19. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

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    Walking Route

    In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  20. Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

    Add Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk to your Itinerary

    Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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