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  1. Escomb Saxon Church

    Add Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley to your Itinerary

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley

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    Walking Route

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley; Iron, Steam, Coal and Countryside - A Mineral Valleys Project Walk of approximately 5 miles/8 kilometres of moderate grade.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. cheese board

    Triple A Food Tours

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    Walking Tours

    Durham City

    If you’re looking to experience and enjoy Durham's culinary scene and vibrant atmosphere, Triple A Food Tours is the first choice for any foodie.

    As the North East's leading on foot food tour, we offer you the chance to experience the best…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. Durham Cathedral, trees river

    Add The Northern Saints Trails to your Itinerary

    The Northern Saints Trails

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    Walking Route

    The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the ‘Christian Crossroads of the British Isles’, and bring the fascinating stories of the region’s Saints to life. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Northern Saints Trails
  4. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Add Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    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
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  5. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

    Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

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    Stag & Hen Party

    Fancy adding a drop of adventure into your Hen or Stag do? If you're looking for a bit of excitement and competition our Dragon Boat Tournaments are perfect. For those that would like something more relaxing, join us for a journey through Durham…

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  7. Entrance to The Assembly Rooms Theatre

    Add The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre to your Itinerary

    The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre

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    Theatre

    Durham City

    The Assembly Rooms Theatre is an historic, 175-seat proscenium-arch theatre located at the heart of Durham City.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Beach banks at Horden

    Add Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Limekiln Gill is a Local Nature Reserve which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified and a Special Area of Conservation within Durham Heritage Coast.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Causey Arch and Picnic Area

    Add Causey Arch and Picnic Area to your Itinerary

    Causey Arch and Picnic Area

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    Picnic Site

    Stanley

    Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. view of Eggleston Abbey

    Add Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

    Add Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats to your Itinerary

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    Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

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    Boat Trip

    Durham City

    The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges and evening cruises with a difference twelve months of the year.

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    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
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  13. Spring in the North Pennines

    Add Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk to your Itinerary

    Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk

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    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
    More info for Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk
  14. Cycling in Durham

    Add Willington - Bishop Auckland Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Willington - Bishop Auckland Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Near Crook

    An easy 11 mile route passing Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Willington - Bishop Auckland Cycle Route
  15. 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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria
  16. Walk - The Durham Round

    Walk - The Durham Round

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    Walking Route

    Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Walk - The Durham Round
  17. 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Add North Sea Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    North Sea Cycle Route

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for North Sea Cycle Route
  19. Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre

    Add Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre
  20. Moor House Activity Centre

    Add Moor House Activity Centre to your Itinerary

    Moor House Activity Centre

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    Activity Centre

    Houghton-le-Spring

    We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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