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Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Walking Route
Walk a spectacular stretch of Heritage coastline along dramatic cliff tops that include exceptional views. This area is of particular geological and botanical interest, and is bordered by meadow and woodland alive with wildlife.
Collection Service
Staindrop
Complete your day by heading to the Coach House Shop at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. In our beautiful retail space, you’ll find a curated selection of homeware and gifts displayed on reclaimed furniture from across the estate.
Walking Route
Durham City
Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail – your guide to the history and heritage of Durham city.
Garden
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.
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
A picturesque, leisurely walk along lanes and across fields by the banks of the River Tees to Abbey Bridge and back. On the way you will pass the ruins of Egglestone Abbey.
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.
If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…
Cycle Route
Near Castleside, Consett
Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route is a 26 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN4. A really good long route which requires some careful navigation.
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…
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.
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.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.
Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Family Activity Centre
Durham City
Get ready for an extraordinary arcade experience at YuMe World Durham.
Theatre
Durham City
Magician Tom Bolton brings you The Magic Corner!
The Magic Corner is a custom built magic room and bar located in the heart of Durham.
In this brand new show like no other, you will experience breathtaking magic no more than a metre away…
Family Activity Centre
Durham City
Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children, parents and families a place to take a break from their shopping trip at Prince Bishops Place.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.
Walking Route
Edmundbyers
Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir.
Festival & Events Organisers
Durham
The 2025 Durham Fringe Festival will return 23rd to 27th July. The North East's biggest recognised fringe festival – featuring the best in dance, drama, magic, music, poetry, stand-up comedy and more.
Walking Route
Durham City
Around every corner in Durham City is something old and interesting. To see it all in one walk is not possible, but here is a start in getting to know the City’s rich history.
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