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  1. Walkabout Durham
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 149 reviews149 reviews

    Walkabout Durham

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    Walking Tours

    Durham City

    Welcome to Walkabout Durham! I am Peter, your guide, and I have developed six guided walking tours to help you discover the rich history of this beautiful, 1000 year old city. Also, I am launching a new range of private North East tours- providing…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Waterfall at Gibson's Cave, situated nearby to Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 332 reviews332 reviews

    Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave

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    Walking Routes

    Newbiggin

    Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales. The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”. Close to Bowlees Visitor…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. Closeup of Ken Bradshaw smiling.
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 39 reviews39 reviews

    Ken Bradshaw - North East Guided Tours

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    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    I am very excited to be able to show you the city and its surroundings using my Blue Badge qualification.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Ken Bradshaw - North East Guided Tours
  4. Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Historic Site

    Durham

    Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .

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    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  5. Teesdale Cheese

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    Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences

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    Attraction

    Butterknowle

    Take a tour of the dairy with Allison and see where the cheese is made or be guided through a food and cheese paring with Jonathan or why not spend the day with us and try your hand at cheesemaking!

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    More info for Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences
  6. A child playing with bubbles at Hopetown Darlington.

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    Hopetown Darlington

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    Darlington

    Discover Darlington's story of engineering, ideas and invention.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024VisitEngland Welcome Award
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  7. Stanhope Fossil Tree

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    Stanhope Fossil Tree

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    The Stanhope tree was found in a sandstone quarry at Edmundbyers Cross, north of Stanhope, in 1915. Its discovery is recorded by this photograph in the Auckland and County Chronicle, dated 13 May 1915. The accompanying article also mentions another…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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    Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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    Durham

    A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint

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    Viewpoint

    Durham

    Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre. A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned west…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. St Cuthbert's Church

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    St Cuthbert's Catholic Church

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    Durham

    St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. Honeycomb

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    The Canny Candy Gadgies

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    Seaham

    The Canny Candy Gadgies is a third generation, family, confectionery business on the heritage coast.

    We are a fast growing, light hearted brand with a product portfolio of the highest quality, handcrafted, value for money, artisan confectionery…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

    Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

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    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City, Durham Cathedral, Teesdale rural heritage and the industrial heritage of Weardale',

    I offer a friendly, professional, comprehensive tour service and deliver this with enthusiasm and fun. This also includes Durham University Colleges and Campus Orientation Tours.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide
  13. Tommy statue at sunset

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    Eleven-O-One

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    Public Art

    Seaham

    Tommy is a statue of a Great War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. Displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham.  It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat,…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 115 reviews115 reviews

    East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Seaham

    The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Burnhope Reservoir

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    Burnhope Reservoir

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    Picnic Site

    Wearhead

    Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around this reservoir in Weardale. There's some wonderful woodland trails and lakeside paths to enjoy. It's a very quiet place with a series of picnic tables where you can stop to enjoy the lovely scenery of the North…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Burnhope Reservoir
  16. Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

    Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City

    Graeme Logan, Regional Blue Badge Guide (1989), will bring your Walking, Coach or Driver Guide Tour to life with insight and a sense of humour.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria
  17. The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail

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    The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail

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    Walking Tour

    Durham

    The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail is certainly a unique way to explore! Suitable for anyone aged between 6 &106. Can you follow the route and crack the clues to to solve the mystery on this self guided Treasure Trail?

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail
  18. The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 407 reviews407 reviews

    The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Durham

    Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is set within 350 acres of private grounds The bright and modern spa has a thermal suite with two saunas, two steam rooms and a caldarium. Embrace your inner mermaid and dip in and out of the five different pools.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    More info for The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
  19. Tees Riverside and Hay Meadows Walk

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    Low Force Waterfall

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    Natural Feature

    Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle

    Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  20. Roof of England Walk waymark

    Roof of England Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    New multi-day walking route launches in the North Pennines National Landscape

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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