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  1. Sweet Sally Cinnamon 
 artisan confectionery maker

    Sweet Sally Cinnamon - artisan confectionery maker

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    Waterhouses

    Fresh handmade cinder toffee, fudge, brittle, hot chocolate spoons and baking mixes are produced by Sweet Sally Cinnamon for supply to farm shops, gift shops.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Explore the North East the Active Way Poster

    Go Smarter, Go Active Travel Itineraries

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    Get out and about in beautiful Durham!

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

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    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Walk 2 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association. The Waggonway Walk is a 2 mile walk taking approximately one and a half hours.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Durham Mining Museum

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    Durham Mining Museum

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  5. Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Durham

    Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second service, there is an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting over tea in a member’s home. Please do join us, we’d love to see you at any of our…

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  6. Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Museum

    Horden

    Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.

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  7. Beamish Museum

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    A family friendly historic break in Durham

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    Driving Route

    Looking for a historic break full of fun, facts and fantasy with the kids? Look no further than a family-friendly historic break in Durham.

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  8. The River Tees

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    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone to Barnard Castle

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    Cotherstone

    A leisurely walk which rises high above the River Tees, then leads through fields and woods, with several becks on the way.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Fishburn front street, Tree, village green, houses, road

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    Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk

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    Fishburn

    Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops.  A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Sheep in a field

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    Weardale Way

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    Walking Route

    Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Flowers, Bullrushes, Grass, Trees

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    Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Ferryhill

    Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves.  A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Blue slide at Broom House Forest Adventure.

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    Broom House Forest Adventure

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    Near Witton Gilbert

    The Forest Adventure is an action packed family day out. Explore acres of green, leafy woodland, enjoy some fresh air whilst spending a few hours outdoors with family and friends.

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  13. Lanchester Parish Walks

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    Greencroft Walk

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    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Terris Novalis Sculpture

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    Terris Novalis Sculpture

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    Consett

    This sculpture consists of two measuring instruments; a theodolite and an engineer's level, reproduced twenty times life size, standing approximately six metres tall. Made from stainless steel and supported on animal feet, this work is visible for…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Cycling in Durham

    Add Bishop Auckland to Weardale Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland to Weardale Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    An undulating circular route the length of Weardale with sharp climbs. 65 miles.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. Heugh Lighthouse

    Add The Way of Love to your Itinerary

    The Way of Love

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    Religious Activity

    The Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Riverside path

    Add Hunwick Village, Church Path and River Side Walk - Heritage Walk 2 to your Itinerary

    Hunwick Village, Church Path and River Side Walk - Heritage Walk 2

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    Hunwick

    A short walk around Hunwick and the riverside. 5.3 miles.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Lanchester

    This is a picnic site which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include woodland, riverside and wildflower meadow. The 0.5 mile (800m) route shown is suitable for walkers, wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  19. North Pennines in Autumn

    Add Picnic Spot: Rookhope to your Itinerary

    Picnic Spot: Rookhope

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    Picnic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…

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  20. Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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