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  1. Tourific

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    Tourific

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    Attraction Tours

    Durham City

    Step inside one of the world’s greatest Norman buildings, a fortress-church born from a legendary journey, and unlock its fascinating stories on this self-guided audio tour of Durham Cathedral.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Northern Secrets - Guided Tours of North East England

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    Northern Secrets - Guided Tours of North East England

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    Guiding Company

    Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Northern Secrets specialises in personal guided tours in English and German and is committed to providing you with a unique journey of the highest quality through this glorious city and region. Your guide is a registered Blue Badge tourist guide.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  3. Deer in forest

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    Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Peterlee

    Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. Coarse fishing at Derwent

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    Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

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    Fishing

    Edmundbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 115 reviews115 reviews

    East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Seaham

    The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Crux Fitness

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    Crux Fitness

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    Wellness Retreat

    Stanley

    Crux Fitness provides bespoke personal training programs created to guarantee you reach your goals.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. The Cafe on the Green

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    Durham City - Churches, Chapels and Cafes Trail

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    Walking Route

    DURHAM

    Stay even longer in Durham City to explore a selection of the city’s parish churches and places of worship.   Discover heritage embracing the quirky, the poignant and the charming.  Some are architectural gems.   Many display beautiful, decorative…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church














 


   
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 34 reviews34 reviews

    Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Chester-le-Street

    The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. Castle Bank Butchers Stanhope

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    Castle Bank Butchers Stanhope

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    Food/Drink Producer

    Stanhope

    Offering: A Delivery Service

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Durham City World Heritage Site
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    Newcastle Tour Company

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    Guiding Company

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Discover our award-winning tours to North East England - explore Newcastle, Durham, Hadrian's Wall , Alnwick Castle, Holy Island or Northumberland National Park with us!

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  11. A Witch and a cat riding a broom.  Room on the Broom © 2001 Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

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    Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Walking

    Redford, Hamsterley Forest

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. 

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    28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Dalton Moor Farm Owners Jenny and Tom

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    Dalton Moor - Vegan Fruit Farm

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    Farm Shop

    Dalton le Dale, Seaham

    Vegan Foods and Drinks, hand made from fresh wild and cultivated plants grown right here on the farm.

    From 15th October we will have Pumpkins available for sale, along with a range of pumpkin and hallowe’en related activities, listed on our website…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Dalton Moor - Vegan Fruit Farm
  13. Garden and exterior of Blackhill and Consett Park

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    Blackhill and Consett Park

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    Municipal Park

    Consett

    Blackhill and Consett Park is located in the Blackhill conservation area.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. Replica mine shaft overlooking the sea

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    Easington Colliery Nature Reserve

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    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.  

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Durham Cathedral, trees river

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    The Northern Saints Trails

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    Walking Route

    The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the ‘Christian Crossroads of the British Isles’, and bring the fascinating stories of the region’s Saints to life. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. People holding equipment

    Durham Ghost Walk

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    City Tours

    We are a not-for-profit group offering family friendly tours of Durham City for families, genealogists and historians.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  17. Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Church / Chapel

    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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. The Magic Corner

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    The Magic Corner

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    Theatre

    Durham City

    Magician Tom Bolton brings you The Magic Corner!

    The Magic Corner is a custom built magic room and bar located in the heart of Durham.

    In this brand new show like no other, you will experience breathtaking magic no more than a metre away…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  19. Laura Rhodes in front of Durham Cathedral

    Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide

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    Scenic Tours

    Let me show you the hidden treasures of the North East of England, as well as the better known places, and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide
  20. Raby Memberships

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    Raby Memberships

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    Buy Online

    Darlington

    If you're planning to be a regular visitor to Raby Estate, it makes perfect sense to buy a Raby Membership. This means you can call in as often as you like - plan visits with the family, or just call in on a whim when you have an hour or two to…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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