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  1. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Tow Law and Thornley Beck to your Itinerary

    Tow Law and Thornley Beck

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Tow Law and Thornley Beck
  2. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add South Ridge Walk to your Itinerary

    South Ridge Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for South Ridge Walk
  3. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    An 8.5 mile route on a former railway line from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Crook, running past Ushaw Moor, Deerness View and Stanley Crook. It forms part of the Walney to Wear (W2W) long distance cycling route.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  4. Girl looking through a magnifying glass into a bug pot

    Add RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 494 reviews494 reviews

    RSPB Saltholme

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Middlesbrough

    RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    More info for RSPB Saltholme
  5. Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

    Add Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 107 reviews107 reviews

    Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    Nature Reserve

    Witton-le-Wear

    One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
  6. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

    Add Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds to your Itinerary

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Crowds of people enjoying the Durham Fringe Festival on Palace Green, Durham City.

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    Durham Fringe Festival

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    Festival & Events Organisers

    Durham

    The 2026 Durham Fringe Festival will return 29th July - 2nd August.  The North East's biggest recognised fringe festival – featuring the best in dance, drama, magic, music, poetry, stand-up comedy and more. 

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    29 July 2026to2 Aug 2026
    More info for Durham Fringe Festival
  8. Stall at Market Place at The HUB

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    The HUB Market Place

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    Independent Shop / Local

    Consett

    Shop local at The HUB Consett with over 65 stockists to choose from selling everything from food and drink to crafts, homeware, and jewelry. The quality and selection available is phenomenal. All of the stockists are small and micro North East based…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The HUB Market Place
  9. Viewpoint from Cycling on the Waskerley Way

    Add Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn left at The Grove, Consett

    A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  10. Escomb Saxon Church

    Add Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley to your Itinerary

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley

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    Walking Route

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley; Iron, Steam, Coal and Countryside - A Mineral Valleys Project Walk of approximately 5 miles/8 kilometres of moderate grade.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Add Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead to your Itinerary

    Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    Three short walks around Stanhope with an option to walk to Frosterley along a quiet road beside the River Wear. They are well waymarked and easy underfoot.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead
  12. Shop front

    Add Circle Vintage Durham to your Itinerary

    Circle Vintage Durham

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    Second-hand / Vintage Shop

    Durham City

    Circle Vintage is a small, local family business, housed in a beautiful listed building on Saddler Street. Born from a nostalgic love of collecting, the store showcases Durham City’s  largest collection of true vintage, retro and pre-loved designer…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for Circle Vintage Durham
  13. Jan Williams engaging a tour on Palace Green Durham

    Jan Williams - Durham Tours

    Type

    Type:

    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Award-winning North East England Blue Badge for the independent traveller and groups. Special interests include “The Northern Saints Trail” in County Durham and guided walks of Durham City (accredited Durham Cathedral guide).

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Jan Williams - Durham Tours
  14. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers Circular Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers Circular Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A strenuous 32 mile circular cycle ride up hill and down dale from St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers via Rookhope and Hunstanworth on the way there and Stanhope on the way back.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers Circular Cycle Route
  15. Girl looking through a magnifying glass into a bug pot

    Add RSPB Saltholme to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 494 reviews494 reviews

    RSPB Saltholme

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    Nature Reserve

    Middlesbrough

    RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 09:30 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    More info for RSPB Saltholme
  16. Derwent Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Derwent Reservoir Walk to your Itinerary

    Derwent Reservoir Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Derwent Reservoir Walk
  17. st johns

    Add St John's Church to your Itinerary

    St John's Church

    Type

    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St John’s draws together people of all ages and backgrounds to follow Christ.  

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2026to31 Aug 2026
    More info for St John's Church
  18. Old Durham Gardens

    Add Old Durham Gardens to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 17 reviews17 reviews

    Old Durham Gardens

    Type

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    Garden

    Durham

    Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Old Durham Gardens
  19. Laura Rhodes in front of Durham Cathedral

    Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide

    Type

    Type:

    Scenic Tours

    Let me show you the hidden treasures of the North East of England, as well as the better known places, and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide
  20. The Tea Enthusiasts
Loose leaf tea
Artisan teas

    Add The Tea Enthusiasts to your Itinerary

    The Tea Enthusiasts

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    Type:

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Tea Enthusiasts
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