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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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    Shop

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Dales Centre Gift Shop
  2. Auckland Tower, blue skies

    Add Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Bishop Auckland

    Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    18 Feb 2026to24 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
  3. Grassholme Reservoir

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    Grassholme Reservoir

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Barnard Castle

    Grassholme Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Cow Green Wild Brown Trout Fishery to your Itinerary

    Cow Green Wild Brown Trout Fishery

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    Fishery

    Baldersdale

    Cow Green Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.

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    23 Mar 2026to30 Sept 2026
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  5. 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Raby Castle gardens with castle in background

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1413 reviews1413 reviews

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Castle / Fort

    Staindrop

    Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
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    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    From:
    1 Mar 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    • Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024Green Tourism - Silver
    • Visit England VisitEngland Best Told Story 2024VisitEngland Best Told Story
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  7. Bowlees

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 333 reviews333 reviews

    Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Newbiggin

    Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines National…

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    21 Feb 2026to29 Nov 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
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  8. Ruins at Binchester Roman Fort

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 127 reviews127 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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    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  9. deer park auckland palace county durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7 reviews7 reviews

    Auckland Palace Deer House and Park

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    Historic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Farm Shop

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    Broom Mill Farm Shop

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    Farm Shop

    West Auckland, Bishop Auckland

    Farm shop including a fresh meat butchery, handmade sausages, dry cured bacon and gammon, in house bakery, eggs, poultry, farmhouse cheeses and ice cream, milk, cream, preserves and pickles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Broom Mill Farm Shop
  11. norman cornish  exhibition

    Add The Norman Cornish Art Trail to your Itinerary

    The Norman Cornish Art Trail

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Norman Cornish Art Trail
  12. The Courtyard and Keep of Durham Castle,

    Add Durham Castle to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1403 reviews1403 reviews

    Durham Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Durham City

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Durham Castle
  13. A view of the exterior of Redhills Durham Miners Hall on a sunny day.

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    Redhills Durham Miners Hall

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    Indoor Attraction

    Durham City

    Redhills Durham Miners Hall is a vibrant hub of community activity, preserving the rich history of the mining industry while also inspiring future generations. Step inside this beautifully refurbished, nationally important building with our new…

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    From:
    1 Oct 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Redhills Durham Miners Hall
  14. Scenic golf course with green fairways a flagstick bunkers and trees at sunset

    Add Sharpley Springs Golf Club to your Itinerary

    Sharpley Springs Golf Club

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    Golf Course

    Seaham

    Set in beautiful rolling countryside and boasting panoramic sea views, Sharpley Golf Course, with Driving Range, is an absolute pleasure to play - a challenging Par 71, Sharpley has many unusual water features and established greens.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sharpley Springs Golf Club
  15. Sharpley Springs Fishery

    Add Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery to your Itinerary

    Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery

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    Fishing

    Seaham

    Located in the beautiful Seaham countryside, our spring water fishery provides a scenic and tranquil location for anglers to enjoy fly fishing with a variety of blue, brown and rainbow trout stocked lakes.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery
  16. Durham Cathedral Tower

    Add Durham Cathedral Tower to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 7243 reviews7243 reviews

    Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Tower

    Durham City

    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Tower. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.

    Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Cathedral Tower
  17. Locally sourced eggs at The Farm Shop Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    The Farm Shop at Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    Shop

    Wynyard

    Our Farm Shop is in keeping with our ethos for supporting local producers. It’s filled with the finest, tastiest, most succulent produce from the very best suppliers, who share our passion for quality, great-tasting food and drink.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Farm Shop at Wynyard Hall Gardens
  18. The Spa at Wynyard

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 189 reviews189 reviews

    The Spa at Wynyard

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Wynyard

    Melt away stress and ease worries in the soothing surroundings of our award-winning Spa.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa
    More info for The Spa at Wynyard
  19. Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

    Add Chester-le-Street Riverside Park to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 130 reviews130 reviews

    Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    Municipal Park

    Chester-le-Street

    Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
  20. 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
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