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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
Crimdon
Crimdon has been a popular place for holiday makers for many years. From the 1920’s mining communities from the area visited Crimdon for their annual summer holidays. The name derives from the Old English words crymel’ and ‘dun’.
Activity Centre
Houghton-le-Spring
We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.
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…
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Newton Aycliffe
West Park is situated next to Ashfield and Oakfield. Apart from a large recreation area it has a large man-made lake which is home during the day to various wild fowl. There are picnic benches situated around the sides of the bottom lake.
Guiding Company
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Northern Secrets specialises in personal guided tours in English and German and is committed to providing you with a unique journey of the highest quality through this glorious city and region. Your guide is a registered Blue Badge tourist guide.

Nature Reserve
Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring
Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996 by UK Coal in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust and the City of Sunderland.
Outdoor Adventure Activities
and North East England,
Tailor made guided wild swimming walks, instant book packaged taster sessions, and shorter wild swim experiences, in the North Pennines, and beyond.
Church / Chapel
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.
Cycle Route
Seaham
The vast majority of the cycleway between Seaham and Stockton (22 miles) consists of traffic-free disused railway paths and is part of a National Cycle Network Route 1 that links Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the East Coast.
Walking Route
Durham City
Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail – your guide to the history and heritage of Durham city.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
This Walk is a medium grade 4 1/2 miles (7 1/4 km) through peaceful countryside and woodland, including Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort. This should take 2 – 2 1/2 hours.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.
Church / Chapel
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.
Family Fun
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.
Food/Drink Producer
Plawsworth Road, Sacriston
At KAFFEEHAUS, coffee is more than a drink - it's our world.
Situated in County Durham, we are a father-daughter founded coffee roastery and training centre dedicated to crafting memorable coffee experiences. We care deeply about our relationships…
Walking Route
Frosterley, Bishop Auckland
Three walks in search of Frosterley Marble.
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Chester-le-Street
25 Metre swimming pool, learner pool, swimming lessons and aqua fit. Sauna and steam room, exercise classes, adventure play area, Fitness suite and weights room. Please ring to check times as a session system is currently in operation.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…
Cycle Route
Coxhoe, Durham
The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.
Activity Centre
Witton-le-Wear
Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.

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