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  1. Kids on big chair at Derwent

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    Derwent Waterside Park

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Edmunbyers

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

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. 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

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    More info for Grassholme Observatory
  3. Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Knitsley Farm Shop

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    Farm Shop

    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  4. Bowlees

    Add Bowlees Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

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    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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    22 Feb 2025to30 Nov 2025

    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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  5. 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Locally sourced eggs at The Farm Shop Wynyard Hall Gardens

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  7. Scenic golf course with green fairways, a flagstick, bunkers, and trees at sunset.

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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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  8. Sharpley Springs 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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  9. Bishop Auckland Peoples Museum

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    Bishop Auckland People's Museum

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    Bishop Auckland

    The People’s Museum is situated in the old Hippodrome.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. 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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  11. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    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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  12. St Laurence Church

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    Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church

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    Durham City

    A terrific walk / cycle route from Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church, Pittington.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. Derwent Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Derwent Reservoir Walk

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Derwent Reservoir Walk
  14. Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

    Add Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route to your Itinerary

    Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route
  15. 'Lily of Lumley' - Escape Rooms Durham at Lumley Castle

    Add Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 463 reviews463 reviews

    Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley

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    Attraction

    Chester-le-Street

    Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily Of Lumley. You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve the mystery. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. The Tea Enthusiasts
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    Add The Tea Enthusiasts to your Itinerary

    The Tea Enthusiasts

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Dipton

    The Tea Enthusiasts have a lot to offer business customers large or small. Our personalised hands-on approach to service means your orders will not only be competitively priced within the market but customised to meet your needs.  Bring your drinks…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Railway line at Locomotion

    Add Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon to your Itinerary

    Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon

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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.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. An historic steam train on Tanfield Railway in County Durham.

    Add Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 476 reviews476 reviews

    Tanfield Railway

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    Railway

    Tanfield

    Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    More info for Tanfield Railway
  19. Noses Point

    Add Noses Point - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Noses Point - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The walk at Nose’s Point is accessible for most people, it has a firm surface and gentle gradients, and no steps, stiles or barriers. It offers fabulous views of the coast.  

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Noses Point - Connecting the Coast
  20. Auckland Tower

    Add The Way of Life to your Itinerary

    The Way of Life

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    Religious Activity

    The Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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