North Pennines National Landscape

County Durham

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Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

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Hexham AbbeyThe Way of Light, HexhamWelcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught England’s leading ecclesiastics.

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  1. High Force Waterfall

    High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been…

    5.97 miles away
  2. Blanchland Abbey

    Set in the County of Northumberland and founded as a premonstratensian priory in 1165.

    9.88 miles away
  3. St Mary's Church

    Blanchland got its name from the white habits worn by monks of the Premonstratensian…

    9.89 miles away
  1. Slaley Forest

    Walking at Slaley Forest is the perfect way to get outdoors and explore some of the…

    13.05 miles away
  2. Derwent Waterside Park

    Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air…

    13.1 miles away
  3. St John the Evangelist, Castleside

    The church, built of local stone, was designed by Mr. Ewan Christian (architect also of…

    16.74 miles away
  4. Hexham Old Gaol

    Experience first hand what life was really like for prisoners in the 1300s. Find outt…

    16.77 miles away
  5. Hexham Abbey

    Visit Hexham Abbey and step back in time! Take in the peaceful atmosphere, ancient…

    16.8 miles away
  6. St John Lee Parish Chruch

    St John Lee Parish Chruch

    Established in the 10th century, the church appears to have been built on the site of the…

    17.74 miles away
  7. Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum

    The Vindolanda site today contains a modern world class museum using the latest…

    18.63 miles away
  8. Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort

    Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads…

    19.48 miles away
  9. Escomb Saxon Church

    One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman…

    20.5 miles away
  10. St Helen Auckland Parish Church

    The 12thC church of St Helen. Daily Mass times: Sunday and Wednesday, Thursday 10:00,…

    21.04 miles away
  11. Binchester Roman Fort

    Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best…

    21.58 miles away
  12. Diggerland

    Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can…

    21.7 miles away
  13. Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project

    Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning…

    21.9 miles away
  14. Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

    Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the…

    21.96 miles away
  15. Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

    Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends…

    21.99 miles away
  16. Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by…

    22.07 miles away
  17. Auckland Palace Deer House and Park

    A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.

    22.07 miles away
  18. Gainford Spa

    A hidden natural fountain with supposedly healing water that tastes like rotten eggs.…

    22.36 miles away
  19. St Mary’s Well

    St Mary’s Well

    St Mary's Church dates from the 13th Century. The Church is a Grade I listed building and…

    22.87 miles away
  20. St Mary's Church

    St Mary’s Church is a grade 1 listed building, founded on a monastery and dates from the…

    22.87 miles away
  21. Holmside Park

    Holmside Park, a newly refurbished 50 acre adventure park in Durham.  Full of adventure,…

    22.89 miles away
  22. Beaurepaire Manor House

    Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of…

    23.94 miles away
  23. Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

    Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time to…

    24.06 miles away
  24. Durham Mining Museum

    Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the…

    24.26 miles away
  25. Locomotion

    At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in…

    24.34 miles away
  26. Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre

    Land of Oak & Iron covers 177 square miles of the beautiful and historic Derwent Valley &…

    24.4 miles away
  27. Durham Presbyterian Church

    Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second…

    24.85 miles away
  28. Waddington Street United Reformed Church

    A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We…

    24.94 miles away
  29. Mountjoy

    Rewarding climb to see Durham spread-eagled spectacularly below.

    24.96 miles away
  30. St Cuthbert's Catholic Church

    St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened…

    25.01 miles away
  31. Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric Church

    The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church,…

    25.01 miles away
  32. St Cuthbert's North Road

    Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan…

    25.01 miles away
  33. Durham University Oriental Museum

    Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast…

    25.03 miles away
  34. Wharton Park

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across…

    25.06 miles away
  35. North Road Methodist Church

    Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.

    25.07 miles away
  36. St Mary The Less Church

    The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula.…

    25.21 miles away
  37. Framwellgate Bridge

    Framwellgate Bridge, the oldest bridge in Durham, is one of three mediaeval arch bridges…

    25.24 miles away
  38. Durham Cathedral Museum

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral…

    25.25 miles away
  39. Durham University Botanic Garden

    Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas…

    25.27 miles away
  40. Durham Cathedral Tours

    Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours.…

    25.28 miles away
  41. Durham Cathedral

    Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with…

    25.28 miles away
  42. Durham Cathedral Tower

    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by…

    25.28 miles away
  43. Durham Castle

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour…

    25.28 miles away
  44. Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

    Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive…

    25.28 miles away
  45. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

    Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the…

    25.28 miles away
  46. Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the…

    25.32 miles away
  47. Durham Town Hall

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn…

    25.34 miles away
  48. Lord Londonderry Statue

    Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.

    25.34 miles away
  49. St Nicholas Church

    The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.

    25.35 miles away
  50. Bertie's Play Village

    Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children,…

    25.4 miles away
  51. Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

    The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham…

    25.42 miles away
  52. Crook Hall Gardens

    The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a…

    25.43 miles away
  53. St Oswald's Church

    St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral…

    25.43 miles away
  54. Christchurch Durham

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for…

    25.48 miles away
  55. Elvet Methodist Church

    Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market…

    25.57 miles away
  56. St Giles Church

    St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years.…

    25.84 miles away
  57. Old Durham Gardens

    Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens…

    26.18 miles away
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