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  1. Children wearing hard hats in Killhope Lead Mine in dark truck full of rocks

    Add Killhope Lead Mining Museum to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 315 reviews315 reviews

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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    Museum

    Cowshill

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum is temporarily closed whilst restoration works continue. Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family.

    Dates

    From:
    1 May 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2017
    • Visit England VisitEngland Hidden Gem 2016VisitEngland Hidden Gem
    • Visit England Best Told Story 2021Best Told Story
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  2. Image of Palace Green Library's exterior on a sunny day.

    Add Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 374 reviews374 reviews

    Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

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    Museum

    Durham City

    Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library
  3. deer park auckland palace county durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 8 reviews8 reviews

    Auckland Palace Deer House and Park

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    Historic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. A swimming pool

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    Pace Health Club

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    Durham City

    Located in the heart of Durham city centre, we aim to help you reach your goals in a modern and friendly environment.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. Durham Cricket Club

    Add Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside to your Itinerary

    Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside

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    Chester-le-Street

    Being one of the major sporting venues within the North East we offer special prices for groups to attend our action packed T20 fixtures.
    We have some fantastic contemporary functions rooms which lend themselves to any occasion.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Blackton Reservoir

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    Blackton Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery

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    Fishery

    Blackton 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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    22 Mar 2027to30 Sept 2027
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  7. Walking in the North Pennines

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    Walking in the North Pennines

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    Walking

    Stanhope

    The North Pennines have a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Large indoor swimming pool illuminated.
Dark tiled floor around the pool and 3 green walls at the back in-between sections with wall lights.

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    Headlam Spa

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    Headlam

    Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa is a place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in a comfortable and friendly environment that reflects the beauty of the…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa
    More info for Headlam Spa
  9. Romans on display in the Museum of Archaeology

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 46 reviews46 reviews

    Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

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    Durham City

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  10. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Add North Pennines National Landscape to your Itinerary

    North Pennines National Landscape

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    Walking Routes

    The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close-knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds,…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. 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 2027to31 Oct 2027
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  12. The Detective Rooms

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    The Detective Rooms

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    Durham

    Looking for something different to do in Durham? Welcome to The Detective Rooms, a unique immersive crime experience where you become the detective. Located just minutes from Durham City and conveniently situated close to the A1, The…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
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  13. Adventure Valley Golf course

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1008 reviews1008 reviews

    Adventure Valley Golf

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    Adventure Sport Centre

    Durham

    Adventure Valley Golf – Durham’s only adventure golf course, boasting 18 fun packed holes. Suitable for all ages.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Adventure Valley Golf
  14. Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 131 reviews131 reviews

    Chester-le-Street Riverside Park

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    Municipal Park

    Chester-le-Street

    Created in the 1930s, Riverside Park has always been popular with visitors. It was redeveloped in the 1990s and now includes artist-designed ornamental gardens, an events arena, play area and a park centre with cafe and toilets.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    More info for Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
  15. Feed the llamas at Adventure Valley

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1008 reviews1008 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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Open 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
  16. external image of Durham Town Hall

    Add Durham Town Hall to your Itinerary

    Durham Town Hall

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    Historic Site

    Durham City

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard.  Since the 14th Century…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Durham Town Hall
  17. The Conscious Self

    The Conscious Self

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    Type:

    Wellness Activity

    Discover The Conscious Self, an immersive wellness business rooted in the heart of nature. At The Conscious Self, we offer transformative retreats, wild sauna experiences, classes, and mindful adventures across County Durham and beyond. Whether…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Conscious Self
  18. Sculpture at Parkland.

    Add Parkland at Dalton Park to your Itinerary

    Parkland at Dalton Park

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    Walking

    Seaham

    Some people love to shop while others long for the great outdoors – at Dalton Park you can have it all! Once you’ve explored the bright and airy shopping malls of Dalton Park you can also discover 55 acres of landscaped Parkland that are opposite…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  19. Take a walk with alpacas at Teesdale Alpacas in the Durham Dales

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 125 reviews125 reviews

    Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits

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    Barnard Castle

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    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
  20. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Cow Green Wild Brown Trout Fishery to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    23 Mar 2027to30 Sept 2027
    More info for Cow Green Wild Brown Trout Fishery
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