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Walking Route
Shildon
Discover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.
Church / Chapel
Sedgefield
St Edmund's Church is over 750 years old with a 30m high Norman Tower visible for miles, Elizabethan woodwork and many outstanding features.
Guided Tour
Spennymoor
Covering an approximate distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km) and a moderate 50 mins walk, The Norman Cornish Trail allows you to follow in the artist's footsteps and identify the locations of many of most iconic works.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
This 5.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of upper Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Railway
Stanhope
Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, a National Landscape, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Durham City
Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the visitor centre is the gateway to discovering what it is that makes Durham so significant, and what there is to see and do around the peninsula.
Walking Route
Trimdon
A 3 mile circular walk around Trimdon Parish passing mining sites of interest, a church dating from 1146 and through woodland habitat.
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish Distance: 3 or 3.5 Miles.
Nature Reserve
Stanley
Chapman’s Well is one of our best bird-watching sites. The vast areas of marshy grassland and ponds provide fabulous places for birds to feed and breed throughout the year. We have heron, stonechat, skylark, linnet and reed bunting. Many birds of…
Church / Chapel
Durham City
The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula. Largely rebuilt in 1847, the church incorporates good examples of 17th century woodwork and a rare 13th century sculpture.
Walking Route
Upper Weardale
The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.
Walking Route
Lanchester, Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
Public Art
Consett
This sculpture consists of two measuring instruments; a theodolite and an engineer's level, reproduced twenty times life size, standing approximately six metres tall. Made from stainless steel and supported on animal feet, this work is visible for…
Church / Chapel
Durham
The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Sedgefield
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…
Shopping Centre
Durham City
Offering: A Collection Service
Prince Bishops Place is the perfect place to pick up hot fashion fixes, gadgets, health and beauty products and homeware in Durham city centre.
Gallery
Seaham
The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
Viewpoint
Durham
Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre. A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned west…
Walking Route
Near Trimdon Station
This is a Railway Path, is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, and a Local Wildlife Site intersects the Path next to the reservoir. The path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and wheelchair users.
Golf Course
Durham
Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.
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