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  1. View of the golf course with a golfer in the distance. A sand bunker to the right and tree in the distance.

    Add Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel to your Itinerary

    Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel

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    Golf Course

    Gainford

    Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall gardens this enjoyable and challenging course features an abundance of natural features including rig & fur, woodland, streams and ponds.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel
  2. Carved wooden sculpture depicting a Dragonfly

    Add Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail

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    Walking Route

    Sedgefield

    Six wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster.  The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail
  3. Bertie's Play Village at Prince Bishops Place

    Add Bertie's Play Village to your Itinerary

    Bertie's Play Village

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bertie's Play Village
  4. Apollo Pavilion Peterlee

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    Apollo Pavilion

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    Public Art

    Peterlee

    An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation.   It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Apollo Pavilion
  5. Derwent Reservoir County Durham

    Add Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife to your Itinerary

    Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife

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    Type:

    Nature Trail

    Consett

    Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines National Landscape and, after Kielder, is the second largest reservoir in the region. There is a multi-user path from Pow Hill Country Park (south shore) to the dam at the eastern end of the reservoir…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife
  6. Meeting of the Waters

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    Meeting of the Waters at Abbey Bridge

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    Viewpoint

    Barnard Castle

    The Rivers Tees and Greta join together at a local beauty spot called “The Meeting of the Waters” not far from the elegant Rokeby Hall and Gardens in Teesdale. The Teesdale Way public footpath can be accessed on the south side of Abbey Bridge…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Add North Sea Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    North Sea Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    passing through County Durham.,

    The North Sea Cycle Route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England, passing through Durham county.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for North Sea Cycle Route
  8. Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

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    Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Squirrel Walk - 1.8 miles (3km) between 1-2 hours. Follow the squirrel markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk
  9. The beach banks at Crimdon

    Add Crimdon - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Cold Pig Hill Walk to your Itinerary

    Cold Pig Hill Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cold Pig Hill Walk
  11. Cross in a church

    Add Cuddy's Corse to your Itinerary

    Cuddy's Corse

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Chester-le-Street

    Follow this walk in the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert’s Community on their final journey from Chester-le-Street to Durham Cathedral, carrying the uncorrupted body (Corse) of Cuthbert, the Patron Saint of the North.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cuddy's Corse
  12. Manor Spa pool

    Add The Manor House Hotel Spa to your Itinerary

    The Manor House Hotel Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Bishop Auckland

    At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Manor House Hotel Spa
  13. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Add Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City to your Itinerary

    Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City
  14. Footpath through Hawthorn Dene

    Add Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve

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    Type:

    Nature Reserve

    Hawthorn Village

    The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve
  15. A church at Dalton-le-Dale

    Add Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton to your Itinerary

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
    (5hrs) 9 miles

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
  17. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Add The Durham Miners' Path Walk to your Itinerary

    The Durham Miners' Path Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    This walk takes in some of the landmarks of mining trade unionism in the city and follows the route the miners would take to Big Meeting.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham Miners' Path Walk
  18. North Pennines in Autumn

    Add Picnic Spot: Rookhope to your Itinerary

    Picnic Spot: Rookhope

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    Picnic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Picnic Spot: Rookhope
  19. Hayley Crawshaw dancing whilst wild swimming in the Thames

    Little Blue Pootles - Guided Swim Hikes

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    Type:

    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    and North East England,

    Tailor made guided wild swimming walks, instant book packaged taster sessions, and shorter wild swim experiences, in the North Pennines, and beyond.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Little Blue Pootles - Guided Swim Hikes
  20. The Mann's Vegan Scran

    Add The Mann's Vegan Scran to your Itinerary

    The Mann's Vegan Scran

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    Type:

    Bakery

    Market Place, Durham City

    We're a local, family run food pop-up creating a variety of sweet and savoury inclusive foods. Everything is baked in our bakery The Nook, situated in Durham Markets historic indoor market hall.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The Mann's Vegan Scran
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