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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
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.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
South Road, Durham
The Story offers a gateway to the history of County Durham and its people. Bringing together our diverse collections of records and objects for the first time, The Story charts thousands of years of everyday life in the county.
Picnic Site
Stanley
Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
This route is 2 3/4 miles (4 1/2 km) that is fairly easy and should only take 1 hour. It passes close to Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort.
Walking Route
Hunwick
A walk around Hunwick, New Hunwick & the river. Distance 7.5 miles.
Walking Route
Near Stanley
Causey Arch Picnic Area is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, a scheduled monument and Local Wildlife Site. Habitats include Ancient woodland, running water and grassland. It is suitable for walkers and wheelchair users.
Walking Route
Easington Colliery
A walk to Beacon Hill...with stunning coastal views. The walk provides some stunning views of the coast and on a clear day the hills of North Yorkshire can be seen to the south and Sunderland to the north.
Walking Route
Easington
Explore the Easington Local Nature Reserve, stopping to admire the memorial garden. In the summer listen for skylarks and look out for the Durham Argus Butterfly.
Spa and Relaxation
Headlam
Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa is a place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in a comfortable and friendly environment that reflects the beauty of the…
Walking Route
Shincliffe, Durham
A series of five walks taking visitors through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich wildlife and historical association.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Red Route - Difficult
Suitable for Proficient mountain bikers with good off roading skills. suitable for better quality off road mountain bikes.
Forest
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
National Trust
Durham City
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town house, reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields,…
Cycle Route
Consett
The Satley Loop is a 19 mile intermediate cycle route along minor roads and country lanes with 2 crossings of the A68. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN1.
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
Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.
Cinema
Seaham
Cineworld Multiplex Cinema chain at Dalton Park Shopping Outlet showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.
Walking Route
South of Horden
Castle Eden Dene is one of the most important natural areas in the North East. The Dene is a four mile long steep sided valley cut into the Magnesian Limestone. This area is a National Nature Reserve, valued amongst other things for its yew trees.
Walking Route
Where history meets hipsters. With ‘insta-worthy’ cobbled lanes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site panorama and a rail station which connects the city to the capital in 3 hours, it’s no wonder Durham City is fast becoming an ideal choice for millennials…
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.
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