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A host of exciting attractions, activities and amazing things to do in Durham this summer.
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Walking Route
Shildon
Discover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines National…
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.
Cycle Route
Durham
Durham City via NCN Route 14 to the Brandon & Bishop railpath but just after Brandon cross the A690 to Sunderland Bridge (minor road/good track).
Food/Drink Producer
Stanhope
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Family Fun
Sedgefield
Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there.
Golf Course
Durham
Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.
Walking Route
Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is much to explore and discover here with easy to follow paths, stunning scenery, poetry, artworks and plenty more.
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…
Food/Drink Producer
Experience chocolate a new way… brewed!
Cacao Brew uses whole organic cacao beans to create a beverage similar to coffee or loose-leaf tea. By roasting and grinding the beans, it offers a rich, dark chocolate flavour with variations in taste…
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…
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
A 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.
Spa and Relaxation
Wynyard
Melt away stress and ease worries in the soothing surroundings of our award-winning Spa.
Cycle Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
This 15.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Museum
Durham City
Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum. The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/
Walking Tours
Durham
Dare you join me for an evening walk around Durham City? A city built on seven hills and a keystone to many events throughout history.
Join me as we stroll around the beautiful landscape of the city with ever changing views of the magnificent…
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.
Walking Route
Baldersdale, Barnard Castle
Balderhead, Blackton and Hury Reservoirs provide the backdrop to this airy walk across the high Pennine moorland of the Durham Dales. Durham Wildlife Trust manages “Hannah’s Meadow Nature Reserve” which is one of the best examples of an upland…
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