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  1. Add Finchale Priory to your Itinerary

    Finchale Priory

    Type

    Type:

    Abbey / Priory

    Durham City

    The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  2. Add Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church to your Itinerary

    Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

    Type

    Type:

    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.

  3. Add Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre to your Itinerary

    Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Reserve

    Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring

    Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996 by UK Coal in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust and the City of Sunderland.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  4. Add Cresswell Tower to your Itinerary

    Cresswell Tower

    Type

    Type:

    Landmark

    Morpeth

    Cresswell Pele Tower was built in the 14th century as a defence against the notorious Border Reivers.

  5. Add Durham University Oriental Museum to your Itinerary

    Durham University Oriental Museum

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Durham City

    Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum.  The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  6. Bede Memorial Cross

    Add Bede Memorial Cross to your Itinerary

    Bede Memorial Cross

    Type

    Type:

    Landmark

    Sunderland

    The Bede Memorial Cross has carvings on all sides that are in the style of original Anglo Saxon stone carvings, made when Bede was alive. The images on the cross represent the many parts of Bede’s life, including his work, his friends, and his…

  7. Add Durham University Botanic Garden to your Itinerary

    Durham University Botanic Garden

    Type

    Type:

    Botanic Garden

    Durham City

    Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas and China, glasshouse rainforest and desert plants. Six Colin Wilbourne sculptures in landscaped garden.

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2015Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  8. Add Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

    Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

    Durham City

    Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year. 

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  9. Add Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort to your Itinerary

    Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Fort

    Type

    Type:

    Historic Site

    Hexham

    Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire. Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital.

  10. Add St. Mary’s Heritage Centre to your Itinerary

    St. Mary’s Heritage Centre

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Oakwellgate, Gateshead

    The Heritage Centre is based within the former St Mary’s Church which dates from the 12th century and is a Grade 1 listed building.

  11. Add Theatre Royal to your Itinerary

    Theatre Royal

    Type

    Type:

    Theatre

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Theatre offering a wide variety of shows from opera to ballet, children's shows to classical drama and light entertainment.

  12. Add DLI Collection at Sevenhills to your Itinerary

    DLI Collection at Sevenhills

    Type

    Type:

    Military

    Spennymoor

    The Durham Light Infantry Collection has moved to Sevenhills at Spennymoor. The dedicated research and study area is open by appointment Tuesday and Thursdays, 10 am – 3 pm. Appointments can also be made to view objects.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
  13. Add Druridge Links to your Itinerary

    Druridge Links

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    MORPETH

    Many special wild flowers and animals can be found at Druridge Links,  set in 99 acres of magnificent sand-dunes. 

  14. Add The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead) to your Itinerary

    The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (formerly Sage Gateshead)

    Type

    Type:

    Music Hall

    Gateshead

    The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is the pioneering centre for music and musical discovery on the south bank of the River Tyne.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Business Tourism Award of the Year Bronze 2008North East England Business Tourism Award of the Year Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Gold 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Access for all Tourism Award - Gold
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Silver 2013North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Silver
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver 2013North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Silver
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2014North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended
  15. Add Bamburgh Castle to your Itinerary

    Bamburgh Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Bamburgh


  16. Add Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project

    Type

    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    Bishop Auckland

    Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.

  17. Add St Nicholas Church to your Itinerary

    St Nicholas Church

    Type

    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.

  18. Add Adventure Valley to your Itinerary

    Adventure Valley

    Type

    Type:

    Theme Park

    Brasside, Durham

    Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park, with over 50 attractions, activities and shows.

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport

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