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  1. An historic steam train on Tanfield Railway in County Durham.

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    Tanfield Railway

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    Railway

    Tanfield

    Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Tanfield Railway
  2. Exterior seating of cafe

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    Bishop Auckland Town Hall

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    Gallery

    Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café and library with free internet access and local history…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Bishop Auckland Town Hall
  3. Exterior shot of Raby Castle

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    Raby Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Staindrop

    Welcome to Raby Castle and Deer Park. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell. Explore our Deer Park and adventure playground, The Plotters' Forest or learn about our fascinating Castle…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2022to24 Dec 2022
    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
    From:
    2 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Raby Castle
  4. Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination

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    Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination

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    Shopping Centre

    Seaham

    Offering: Click & Collect, Gift Cards and Food & Drinks to go
    The biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East, with over 60 outlet shops, 10 cafes & restaurants and 7 screen cinema.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination
  5. The Courtyard of Durham Castle, showing the Gatehouse and Great Hall and Garden Stairs

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    Durham Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    Durham City

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS

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  6. Durham University Botanic Garden

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    Durham University Botanic Garden

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • 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
    More info for Durham University Botanic Garden
  7. Feed the llamas at Adventure Valley

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    Adventure Valley

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport

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  8. Exterior view of the Mining Art Gallery

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    Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project

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    Gallery

    Bishop Auckland

    With three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery explores working life in the coal mines through original artefacts and artworks by prominent mining artists such as Tom McGuinness and Norman Cornish.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    3 Nov 2022to17 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
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  9. Auckland Castle chapel county durham

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    Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project

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    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.

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    From:
    23 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    3 Nov 2022to17 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
  10. Cuddle the Alpacas at Hall Hill Farm

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    Hall Hill Farm

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    Farm

    Lanchester

    Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.

    Dates

    From:
    19 Feb 2022to23 Dec 2022
    From:
    20 Feb 2022to23 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous National Farm Attraction of the Year Award 2017National  Farm Attraction of the Year Award
    More info for Hall Hill Farm
  11. Down at the Farm overhead site image

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    Down at the Farm

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    Farm

    Houghton le Spring

    Outdoor Farm park and mini zoo located in between Durham and Sunderland. Lots of outdoor play areas and farm animals to see! Cafe and picnic areas available.

    Dates

    From:
    8 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2022
    More info for Down at the Farm
  12. Family walking up to Durham Cathedral

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    Durham Cathedral

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    Cathedral / Minister

    Durham City

    Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Durham Cathedral
  13. a street in the 1900's town in Beamish Museum

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    Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

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    Museum

    Beamish

    Discover an amazing journey through time at Beamish Museum as you travel back in time and become immersed in real, living history.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended
    • Visit England VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze 2016VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels

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  14. Ruins at Binchester Roman Fort

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    Binchester Roman Fort

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    Castle / Fort

    Bishop Auckland

    Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2022to31 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Binchester Roman Fort
  15. Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    Kynren - An Epic Tale of England

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    Event Venue

    Bishop Auckland

    From daylight to starlight watch legends come to life in a thrilling tale told on an epic scale - 2,000 years in the making. Unique in the UK, this world-class performance takes place on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage complete with its own lake and…

    Dates

    From:
    6 Aug 2022to10 Sept 2022

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  16. External view of The Spanish Gallery

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    The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project

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    Gallery

    Bishop Auckland

    The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries, exploring how its artists expressed the tension between man’s yearning for eternity and the self-evident transience of life.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2022to30 Oct 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    3 Nov 2022to17 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    From:
    27 Jan 2023to19 Mar 2023Various Opening Times
    More info for The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
  17. Children wearing hard hats in Killhope Lead Mine in dark truck full of rocks

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    Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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    Museum

    Cowshill

    Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family. Guided mine tours, working water wheel, original machinery, exhibitions, workshops, family events, performances, stunning scenery, Yurt hires,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2022to31 Oct 2022Open 10:00 - 16:30

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2017
    • Visit England Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016Visitengland Hidden Gem
    • Visit England Best Told Story 2021Best Told Story
    More info for Killhope Lead Mining Museum
  18. Durham Cathedral Tower Reopening

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    Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Tower

    Durham City

    Durham Cathedral Towers
    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Towers. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.

    Visitors can…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022
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  19. People standing with axes

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    The Axe House

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    Activity Centre

    Spennymoor

    The Axe House Spennymoor is a family fun business founded in 2020 by brothers Chris and Callum Tingle.

     

    The Axe House was built in the 2020 lockdown and opened in August 2020. We wanted to build a unique family fun venue. We have the UK's…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2022to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times

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  20. Durham County Cricket Club

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    Durham Cricket

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    Type:

    Sports Ground

    Chester-le-Street

    Emirates Riverside is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2022Various Opening Times
    More info for Durham Cricket
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