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A host of exciting attractions, activities and amazing things to do in Durham this summer.
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Museum
Durham City
Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year.
Museum
Cowshill
*Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed throughout the 2024 season.
Spa and Relaxation
Darlington
At Hall Garth Hotel & Country Club we take your leisure time very seriously and feel that our fantastic health and fitness facilities, combined with the very highest standard of personal service will meet your every expectation.
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
When you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate. Three walks start from the notice board in the Bedburn car park opposite the cycle hire and two further walks start along the valley from Grove…
Historic House / Palace
Durham
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin and his followers. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!
Sports Ground
Chester-le-Street
Seat Unique Riverside is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.
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Observatory / Planetarium
nr Mickleton
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Let our lead astronomer guide you to understand the wonders of planets…
Theatre
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café, and a library with free internet access and local history…
Outdoor Adventure Activities
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
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.
Stag & Hen Party
Durham City
For a bespoke party night to remember in Durham's most individual venue, The Prince Bishop is an ideal venue for your stag or hen party
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.
Walking Route
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.
Food/Drink Producer
Plawsworth Road, Sacriston
Situated in Sacriston, we’re a father-daughter roasting duo with a passion for coffee and a love for the North East.
With a range of beans from around the world, we aim to showcase the diversity of flavour within the speciality coffee industry and…
Attraction
Barnard Castle
Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.
Walking Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Three short walks around Stanhope with an option to walk to Frosterley along a quiet road beside the River Wear. They are well waymarked and easy underfoot.
Fishery
Durham
Two mile stretch of the river Wear, 1 mile either side of the Abbey, access above abbey is by the river bank and below abbey by a road way leading to various points of easy access to the river bank.
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