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  1. The Tea Enthusiasts
Loose leaf tea
Artisan teas

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    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. 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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    Spa and Relaxation

    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
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  3. Meeting of the Waters

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    Meeting of the Waters at Abbey Bridge

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    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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  4. Tom Keating Blue Badge Guide

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    Tom Keating Personalised Touring Services

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    Durham City

    Welcome to the Durham website. No matter how long or short your stay, please let me enhance your tours in North East England with friendly, local professional Blue Badge Guiding Services, which include Durham City and County Durham. By sharing my…

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    1 Apr 2026to31 Mar 2027

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Tom Keating Personalised Touring Services
  5. St Margaret of Antioch Church

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    St Margaret of Antioch Church

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    Durham

    St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Coarse fishing at Derwent

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    Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

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    Edmundbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. High Force Waterfall Durham

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    Castles and Cascades

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    Durham is home to some of the country’s most historic castles, iconic abbeys and landmarks. Take a step back in time with this tailor-made itinerary, discovering the dramatic castles and cascading landscapes across the county.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Durham

    Durham County Council Countryside Service
    Landscapes shaped by industry, now home to nature reserves and reclaimed railway paths. Guided walks bring the past to life, events and volunteering.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Countryside Service Durham County Council
  9. Old Durham Gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 17 reviews17 reviews

    Old Durham Gardens

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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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  10. 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

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  11. St Laurence Church

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    St Laurence Church

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    Pittington

    Believed that a wooden church existed on the site of the present church which dates from AD1000. About AD1180 the beautifully decorated north aisle arches were added.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Dark Skies image

    The Rookhope Arch

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    A local landmark is the Rookhope Arch at Lintzgarth, a few hundred yards west up the valley; one of the few remaining parts of the 2 miles (3.2 km) Rookhope Chimney. This "horizontal" chimney (parallel to the ground, which actually rises steeply to…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Rookhope Arch
  13. Image of Pelaw Wood overlooking Durham Cathedral in the distance.

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    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve

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    Durham

    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public rights of way providing a range of interesting walks.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church














 


   
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 35 reviews35 reviews

    Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Chester-le-Street

    The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Durham

    Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second service, there is an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting over tea in a member’s home. Please do join us, we’d love to see you at any of our…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. 1st edition gin

    Add WL Distillery to your Itinerary

    WL Distillery

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    Food/Drink Producer

    WL Distillery is a North East based Gin Distillery, combining our passion for gin and the great outdoors by creating authentic tasting gins made with specially selected ingredients

    Our recently released First Edition Gin inspired by our…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  17. Pow Hill Country Park

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    Pow Hill Country Park

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    Edmundbyers

    A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. 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
  19. Fly Fishing Tuition River Eden

    Add The Durham Fly Fishing Company to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 105 reviews105 reviews

    The Durham Fly Fishing Company

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    Fishing

    Hutton Henry

    Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Durham Fly Fishing Company
  20. St Mary the Virgin Church

    Add St Mary the Virgin Church to your Itinerary

    St Mary the Virgin Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Seaham

    St Mary the Virgin is an Anglo-Saxon church listed as being 1 of 20 pre-Viking churches in the country. Founded around 700AD, the chancel was rebuilt in the Norman period and a tower around 1300. It overlooks the cliffs of the Durham coast.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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