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  1. Hen and Stag Parties at Prince Bishop River Cruiser

    Add Hen and Stag Parties at Prince Bishop River Cruiser to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 207 reviews207 reviews

    Hen and Stag Parties at Prince Bishop River Cruiser

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    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

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hen and Stag Parties at Prince Bishop River Cruiser
  2. Honeycomb

    Add The Canny Candy Gadgies to your Itinerary

    The Canny Candy Gadgies

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    Independent Shop / Local

    Seaham

    The Canny Candy Gadgies is a third generation, family, confectionery business on the heritage coast.

    We are a fast growing, light hearted brand with a product portfolio of the highest quality, handcrafted, value for money, artisan confectionery…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Canny Candy Gadgies
  3. st johns

    Add St John's Church to your Itinerary

    St John's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St John’s draws together people of all ages and backgrounds to follow Christ.  

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    10 July 2027to31 Aug 2027
    More info for St John's Church
  4. Blue Badge Guide David Waite of Guiding You Ltd

    Guiding You Ltd

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    Scenic Tours

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    We create and provide guided sightseeing tours by car, coach, on foot; educational, familiarisation, study tours, partner programmes, tour design and planning, visitor & conference services, talks & presentations, heritage guide & speaker training.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Guiding You Ltd
  5. 1st edition gin

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    WL Distillery

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    Food/Drink Producer

    WL Distillery is a North East based Gin Distillery, combining our passion for gin and the great outdoors by creating authentic tasting gins made with specially selected ingredients

    Our recently released First Edition Gin inspired by our…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Waterfall at Gibson's Cave, situated nearby to Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 333 reviews333 reviews

    Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave

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    Newbiggin

    Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales. The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”. Close to Bowlees Visitor…

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  7. 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 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria
  8. The Witham lit up at night

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    The Witham

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    Arts Centre

    Barnard Castle

    The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Witham
  9. Walkabout Durham
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 181 reviews181 reviews

    Walkabout Durham

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    Durham City

    Welcome to Walkabout Durham! I am Peter, your guide, and I have developed six guided walking tours to help you discover the rich history of this beautiful, 1000 year old city. Also, I am launching a new range of private North East tours- providing…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Garden centre

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    Congburn Nurseries & Garden Centre

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    Garden Centre

    Edmondsley

    A one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs as well as our stunning woodland walk which extends over 15 acres, and our very popular Woodland's Bistro and Venue.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. West Park

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    West Park

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    Newton Aycliffe

    West Park is situated next to Ashfield and Oakfield. Apart from a large recreation area it has a large man-made lake which is home during the day to various wild fowl. There are picnic benches situated around the sides of the bottom lake.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Durham walking tour app guide

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    Digital Walking Tour of Durham

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    Walking Tour

    Durham

    Have fun with a free Durham digital walking tour, while finding out about the city's fascinating heritage.

    Using 360 images, GPS, 3D models and interactive pictures, the Durham walking guide app also poses a series of quiz questions, turning a walk…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Digital Walking Tour of Durham
  13. Fly Fishing Tuition River Eden

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 105 reviews105 reviews

    The Durham Fly Fishing Company

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    Fishing

    Hutton Henry

    Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Durham Fly Fishing Company
  14. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Golf Course

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  15. Family cycling

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    Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

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    Cycling and Mountain Biking

    Bishop Auckland

    Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cycling at Hamsterley Forest
  16. HYGGE Hot Chocolate

    HYGGE Hot Chocolate

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Hot chocolate should be a special moment of deliciousness. It should never be had 'on the go', it should never be rushed. It should be a moment of indulgence that 'hits the spot' and makes you feel warm and fuzzy. A hot chocolate should be one of…

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  17. Durham Cathedral

    Add Camino Inglés – the English Way: Walking Route to your Itinerary

    Camino Inglés – the English Way: Walking Route

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    The walk from Finchale Abbey to Durham Cathedral, and beyond to Escomb Church, south of Bishop Auckland, is now officially recognised as part of the Camino Inglés – the English Way.

    The walk forges connections between Durham and the Camino…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Camino Inglés – the English Way: Walking Route
  18. Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Durham

    Durham County Council Countryside Service
    Landscapes shaped by industry, now home to nature reserves and reclaimed railway paths. Guided walks bring the past to life, events and volunteering.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Countryside Service Durham County Council
  19. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park
  20. Stall at Market Place at The HUB

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    The HUB Market Place

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    Independent Shop / Local

    Consett

    Shop local at The HUB Consett with over 65 stockists to choose from selling everything from food and drink to crafts, homeware, and jewelry. The quality and selection available is phenomenal. All of the stockists are small and micro North East based…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
    More info for The HUB Market Place
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