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less than 2 miles
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Type
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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 2021
St. Andrew’s Chilton Moor
Type
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Church / Chapel
Chilton Moor, Houghton-le-Spring
Originally dedicated in 1876 and designed by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott Junior, St. Andrew’s is a light and airy church serving the villages of Chilton Moor and Fencehouses, formerly mining communities.
less than 5 miles
Penshaw Monument
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Landmark
Houghton Le Spring
One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. Presented to the National Trust as a gift in 1939 by the 5th Earl of Durham.
Washington Old Hall
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Historic House / Palace
Washington
At the heart of historic Washington village this picturesque stone manor house and its gardens provide a tranquil oasis, reflecting gentry life following the turbulence of the English Civil War.
Awards
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
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.
Herrington Hill Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
New Herrington
Extensive area of magnesium limestone grassland with classic indicator species that define this rare plant community. Meadow Brown and Common Blue butterflies are abundant during the summer months, with Linnet, Yellowhammer and Common Whitethroat…
WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Type
Type:
Animal Collection
Washington
Whatever the season, come rain or shine – the award-winning WWT Washington Wetland Centre is the perfect place to connect with nature.
Awards
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2014
- Visit England Code of Practice 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2009 - Bronze 2009
- Regional and Miscellaneous Tourism Awards 2011 - Gold 2011
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism Award - Bronze 2012
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2014
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2013
Herrington Country Park
Type
Type:
Parkland / Woodland Garden
HOUGHTON LE SPRING
One of the largest parks in Sunderland with walks and cycle trails, family cycling with Sustrans, an adventure play area, skate boarding, Nordic walking, model boat sailing in the lake and a variety of sculptures that celebrate the heritage of the…
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 2021
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 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
more than 5 miles
PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay
Type
Type:
Theatre
Whitley Bay
PLAYHOUSE Whitley Bay offers a wide range of entertainment, including comedy, dance, drama, musicals and concerts.
Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
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.
Roker Pier and Lighthouse
Type
Type:
Landmark
Sunderland
Roker Pier and Lighthouse are a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1903. The original lantern was gas powered, emitting a 45,000 candlepower reflected beam reputedly visible for over 15 miles out to sea.
Old Durham Gardens
Type
Type:
Garden
Durham
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Crook Hall Gardens
Type
Type:
National Trust
Durham City
The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town house, reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields,…
St Hilda's Church Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Hartlepool
St Hilda's is the parish church of the Headland. The church (a Grade 1 listed building) stands in a commanding position by the sea. It is a vibrant and living church, an impressive architectural structure and a place of great importance in the…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Spanish City
Type
Type:
Landmark
Whitley Bay
Completed in 1910, ‘The Dome’ became a hub of activity and interest. Work has been undertaken including the restoration of may original features. Now the building houses many leisure facilities including; family-friendly venues, a high-quality steak…
St Mary Magdalene's Church - Trimdon Horseshoe Arch
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Trimdon
The medieval church (built in 1155) was on the pilgrim route from Whitby to Durham Cathedral. It has a Norman chancel with an unusual horseshoe arch and a Leper's window. It has a well kept churchyard, at the gate of which the Rt Hon Tony Blair…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Church of Our Lady
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
WHITLEY BAY
12th Century private chapel for nearly 800 years. A parish church since 1891. Beautiful Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Georgian features.