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A host of exciting attractions, activities and amazing things to do in Durham this summer.
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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.
Art and Craft Activity
Frosterley
ANH Artisan offer introductory beginner courses in woodworking run over 1 or 2 day covering the basics in hand tool woodworking hosted at our beautiful workshop studio based at Harehope Quarry in the heart of Weardale.
Walking Route
Hunwick
A gentle walk around Hunwick Village. 2.5 miles.
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles
Abbey / Priory
Durham City
The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.
Cycle Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Route CDW13 – 24 miles. On- and off-road sections with some challenging ups and downs over mixed terrain including single and double tracks. Superb views over Weardale but not advised in bad weather. See County Durham West Cycle Map.
Walking
Barnard Castle
A circular walk following the Teesdale Way along the River Tees downstream from Abbey Bridge past Meeting of the Waters and picturesque Dairy Bridge, made famous in the painting by Joseph Turner.
Family Activity Centre
Durham City
Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children, parents and families a place to take a break from their shopping trip at Prince Bishops Place.
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.
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.
Railway
Stanhope
Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, a National Landscape, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.
Nature Reserve
Near Easington Colliery
The site of the former Easington Colliery has been designated as a local nature reserve and has good car parking facilities very close to the coastal footpath.
Food/Drink Producer
Darlington
Calder's Kitchen produce hand-made artisan piccalilli and chutney based on Grandad Charlie's family recipe.
Botanic Garden
Durham City
Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.
Farm
Lanchester
Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.
Walking Route
Blanchland
You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bakery
Barningham
Coghlans handmade bread use no preservatives food colours or artificial flavours, just a natural product from yeast flour water and salt.
Walking Route
Durham
It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
Six wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster. The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.
Accessible Walks
Newton Aycliffe
The original route of the Great Aycliffe Way was compiled in 1998 to commemorate 50 years since the designation of the new town of Newton Aycliffe. A second route was added to the South of the original in 2008 to take the rest of the residential…
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