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  1. The Spa at Wynyard

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 187 reviews187 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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa
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  2. Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Consett

    Award Winning Farm Shop & Restaurant based in the Derwent Valley, near to Consett and Lanchester. Wide range of fresh foods available to buy in the shop and enjoy in the comfort of the café.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  3. Brancepeth Castle

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 34 reviews34 reviews

    Brancepeth Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Durham

    Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  4. Adventure Access Durham City

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    Adventure Access Durham City

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    Watersports Centre

    Old Elvet, Durham

    Join Adventure Access on the River Wear for Dragon Boating, Open Canoeing and Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, just a few minutes walk from the city centre. Stand up Paddleboard lessons start from £25pp and private Dragon Boat…

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  5. Telescope at Grassholme Observatory

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    Grassholme Observatory

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    nr Mickleton

    Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Let our lead astronomer guide you to understand the wonders of planets…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
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  6. A sign saying Raine James Antiques

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northumbria in Bloom Gold 2024Northumbria in Bloom Gold
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  7. Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Baldersdale

    Hury Reservoir is an exclusive fly fishery offering fishing in beautiful surroundings. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout from its local fish farm.

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    12 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025
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  8. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    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 2025to30 Sept 2025
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  9. Adventure Access Seaham

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    Adventure Access Seaham

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    Wellness Activity

    Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham

    Adventure Access Activities include-

    Stand Up paddle Boarding - Kayaking - Dragon Boating - Open Canoeing

    Coastal or River!

    For groups such as-

    • DRAGON BOAT RACING • DURHAM CITY PADDLING
    • PADDLE AND BRUNCH • SUNRISE PADDLE AND BREAKFAST
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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Sharpley Springs Golf Club

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    Sharpley Springs Golf Club

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. The Gardens, Wynyard

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    The Gardens, Wynyard

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    Wynyard

    The Gardens at Wynyard Hall are fast becoming one of the North’s leading visitor attractions, offering a fabulous day out for couples, friends, families and groups alike.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  12. Feed the llamas at Adventure Valley

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 995 reviews995 reviews

    Adventure Valley

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    Theme Park

    Brasside, Durham

    Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park, with over 50 attractions, activities and shows.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Adventure Valley
  13. Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Kids on big chair at Derwent

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    Derwent Waterside Park

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    Lake / Reservoir

    Edmunbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Balderhead Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery

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    Fishery

    Baldersdale

    Balderhead Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.

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    From:
    22 Mar 2025to30 Sept 2025
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  16. 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Take a walk with alpacas at Teesdale Alpacas in the Durham Dales

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 110 reviews110 reviews

    Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits

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    Attraction

    Barnard Castle

    Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits
  18. Take a walk with alpacas at Teesdale Alpacas in the Durham Dales

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 110 reviews110 reviews

    Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas

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    Guided Tour

    Barnard Castle

    Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our alpacas.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas
  19. Paddle Board tour along the river

    CBK Adventures

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    Sightseeing

    We offer unique kayak and SUP adventure experiences throughout North East England.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. A sheep with a black woolly nose popping its head through a fence

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    The Paddocks

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    Farm

    Bishop Auckland

    Step into nature’s playground, with over 50 animals to interact with and feed in a relaxing environment.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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