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  1. Durham Dales Centre

    Add Durham Dales Centre Gift Shop to your Itinerary

    Durham Dales Centre Gift Shop

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    Stanhope

    We're a great base for visitors to Stanhope and Weardale! Rest and refresh or plan your adventures with info from our friendly Gift Shop staff. We sell crafts, stylish fashions, local produce, bargains and souvenirs to remind you of your visit. The…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Durham Cricket Club

    Add Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside to your Itinerary

    Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside

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    Stag & Hen Party

    Chester-le-Street

    Being one of the major sporting venues within the North East we offer special prices for groups to attend our action packed T20 fixtures.
    We have some fantastic contemporary functions rooms which lend themselves to any occasion.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside
  3. Throne room at Auckland Palace

    Add Auckland Palace  - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

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    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.

    Dates

    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
  4. 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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    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park
  5. external image of Durham Town Hall

    Add Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Durham Town Hall

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    Historic Site

    Durham City

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard.  Since the 14th Century…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Durham Town Hall
  6. Image of the 1900s Town Street at Beamish Museum, people waiting to board the tram.

    Add Beamish - The Living Museum of the North to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 9137 reviews9137 reviews

    Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

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    Beamish

    Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s and become immersed in real, living history.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended
    • Visit England VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze 2016VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
  7. Ushaw Historic House and grounds

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 230 reviews230 reviews

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Historic House / Palace

    Durham

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by the Pugin family. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025Green Tourism Awards - Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  8. Hardwick Park at sunset

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 484 reviews484 reviews

    Hardwick Park

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    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.…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    More info for Hardwick Park
  9. Image of an information board showing Durham Cathedral and text describing the World Heritage Site at Palace Green Library.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 130 reviews130 reviews

    World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library
  10. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast to your Itinerary

    Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Walking

    Seaham

    The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast
  11. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

    Add Wharton Park to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 89 reviews89 reviews

    Wharton Park

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    Municipal Park

    Durham City

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Wharton Park
  12. Two people paddleboarding near a weathered lighthouse on a calm sea under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Add Adventure Access Seaham to your Itinerary

    Adventure Access Seaham

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    Activity Centre

    Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham

    Adventure Access is an outdoor activities company that delivers water sports at two sites in County Durham. We are a community interest company that prides itself on making paddle sports accessible to everyone.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Adventure Access Seaham
  13. Family watching a movie at Cineworld.

    Add Dalton Park Cineworld to your Itinerary

    Dalton Park Cineworld

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    Cinema

    Seaham

    Cineworld Multiplex Cinema chain at Dalton Park Shopping Outlet showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dalton Park Cineworld
  14. Woman with child looking at App on a mobile phone, forest setting

    Add Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park

    Type

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    Family Fun

    Durham City

    Visitors to Wharton Park in Durham City can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app, a free app which can be downloaded for both Android and iPhone.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park
  15. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Walking in the North Pennines to your Itinerary

    Walking in the North Pennines

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    Walking

    Stanhope

    The North Pennines have a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in the North Pennines
  16. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for No 42
  17. Children wearing hard hats in Killhope Lead Mine in dark truck full of rocks

    Add Killhope Lead Mining Museum to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 314 reviews314 reviews

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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    Museum

    Cowshill

    *Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed.

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2017
    • Visit England VisitEngland Hidden Gem 2016VisitEngland Hidden Gem
    • Visit England Best Told Story 2021Best Told Story
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Killhope Lead Mining Museum
  18. Inside Cathedral Shop

    Add Cathedral Shop to your Itinerary

    Cathedral Shop

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    Shop

    Durham City

    Enjoy a unique shopping experience in one of the most remarkable, intact, monastic, vaulted undercrofts in the UK. Browse a range of seasonal and locally sourced products.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cathedral Shop
  19. The inside of the shop with books, toys and cards on display.

    Add The Bowes Museum Shop to your Itinerary

    The Bowes Museum Shop

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    Shop

    Barnard Castle

    Explore our shop, where you'll find the perfect souvenir or special gift. Our selection includes art books, toys, crafts, beautiful cards, and tasty confectionery. We also offer handmade jewellery and ceramics, allowing you to take home a unique…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Bowes Museum Shop
  20. A sign saying Raine James Antiques

    Add Raine & James to your Itinerary

    Raine & James

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    Shop

    Stanley

    Raine & James has established a reputation for specialising in the most quirky, weird and wonderful pieces and has a stock turnover so fast that no two visits will ever look the same.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
    More info for Raine & James
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