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  1. Exterior view of The EDAN Gallery

    Add The EDAN Gallery to your Itinerary

    The EDAN Gallery

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    Gallery

    Seaham

    The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  2. Prince Bishops Shopping Centre

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    Prince Bishops Place

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    Shopping Centre

    Durham City

    Offering: A Collection Service
    Prince Bishops Place is the perfect place to pick up hot fashion fixes, gadgets, health and beauty products and homeware in Durham city centre.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  3. Pow Hill Country Walk

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    Pow Hill Country Walk

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    Walking Route

    Consett

    Pow Hill is a Country Park with an Easy Access route approximately 0.3 miles (500 metres) long suitable for walkers and wheelchair users. The route is signposted around the Country Park.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pow Hill Country Walk
  4. Spring in the North Pennines

    Add Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk to your Itinerary

    Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk

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    Walking Route

    Butterknowle

    A 51/2 Mile Circular Walk that visits Woodland’s Coal Mining Heritage. This walk travels in a clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Gaunless Smelt Mill car park.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

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    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

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    Near Castleside, Consett

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route is a 26 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN4. A really good long route which requires some careful navigation.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. 2 children in life vests and safety helmets jumping from some rocks into a river with a small waterfall below them

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    Weardale Adventures

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    Activity Centre

    Ireshopeburn

    Weardale Adventure Centre offers fun and learning in an area of outstanding natural beauty in County Durham. The centre caters for adults, schools and groups and our experienced and qualified team ensure our guests create memories that last for a…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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  7. Afternoon tea at Lumley Castle

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    Afternoon Tea at Lumley Castle

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    Chester-le-Street

    Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.

    On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our grand state rooms and during the summer months, this can be…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. st cuthbert church north road

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    St Cuthbert's North Road

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    Durham

    Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/​​​​​​​ 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. North Pennines in Autumn

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    Picnic Spot: Rookhope

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    Picnic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Durham City to St Michaels and all Angels Walk

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    Durham City to St Michaels and all Angels Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Countryside walks from Durham City to a medieval village Church in Witton Gilbert.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Image of three children outside the Temple of Minerva at Hardwick Park.

    Add Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park

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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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park
  12. Riverbank image of Durham

    Add Durham Peninsular Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham Peninsular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Starting in the Market Place of Durham City, this walk will take you around the Riverbanks and winding historical Streets of the City Centre. Allow 1-2 hours to complete this Walk.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. St Brandon's Church

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    St Brandon's Church

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    Brancepeth

    St Brandon's Church is set in the beautiful village of Brancepeth, having been recently restored after a devastating fire in 1998. As well as being the Parish Church for the Brancepeth area it is also available for use as a concert venue.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk
  15. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left

    A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  16. Wolsingham Circular Walk

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    Wolsingham Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Wolsingham

    A 5.75 mile circular walk from the village of Wolsingham with moderate climbs and breathtaking views.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Wolsingham Circular Walk
  17. Castle Bank Butchers Stanhope

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    Castle Bank Butchers Stanhope

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Stanhope

    Offering: A Delivery Service

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. Durham Cathedral view from riverbank with river and woodland

    Add The Durham City Seven Hills Trail to your Itinerary

    The Durham City Seven Hills Trail

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    Walking Route

    Durham City

    This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the City, while offering encounters with the City’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Durham City Seven Hills Trail
  19. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Wearhead Walk - The River Starts Here to your Itinerary

    Wearhead Walk - The River Starts Here

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A 1⁄2 mile stroll in upland countryside.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. Grand Finale all cast of Kynren view from the tribune

    Add Kynren - An Epic Tale of England to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 2309 reviews2309 reviews

    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    Event Venue

    Bishop Auckland

    Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.

    In 2025, celebrate the 200th anniversary of the…

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    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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