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You'll find lots of tasty places to explore and enjoy delicious local produce in Durham's great outdoors.
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Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Darlington
Spend time in nature and watch the seasons change in Raby Castle’s stunning Deer Park and Walled Gardens, which are open to visitors from 10am - 4pm every day.
Pub/Inn
Bishop Auckland
A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.
Eat Out to Help Out
Chester-le-Street
A Sports Bar serving great ales, wholesome food, and a kids menu so there’s some good all rounders for all the family.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
A 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.
Restaurant
Gainford
Welcome to our award winning restaurant - serving the best local produce from the North East of England
Café
Durham City
Come and visit our tranquil Botanic Garden nestled on the edge of Durham City. We serve freshly prepared sandwiches using Northumberland Cheddar or a local Durham ham, jacket potatoes, soup, toasties or scones and cake - something for everyone.
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Bishop Auckland
Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for…
Walking Route
Seaham
The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once coal scarred landscape has been lovingly restored to thriving coastal grassland, home to wild flora and fauna and with beautiful views.
Restaurant
9 Old Elvet , Durham
Set in the ‘perfect little city’ of Durham, Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse Bar & Grill treats guests to signature steaks, timeless English and French classics, and a comprehensive selection of premium cocktails.
Café
9 Old Elvet , Durham
In April 2022 The Neighbourhood was born. Built with the idea of community in mind, The Neighbourhood prides itself on being a local hang out spot for all. We like to keep things local and looked to our neighbourhood to find our coffee provider,…
Restaurant
Bishop Auckland
Offering: A Collection Service
Thomas Wright House serves food every day from 12 noon. Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Evening Meals including a la carte and Sunday Lunch. The restaurant is licensed with an outdoor eating area in the summer months.
Walking Route
Newbiggin
This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Darlington
Join us for a delicious lunch at The Vinery, where we proudly present handcrafted dishes and treats inspired or sourced from the beautiful Raby Estate.
Restaurant
Romaldkirk, Barnard Castle
Food is served daily in the fabulous bar at both lunch and dinner and evening meals can also be enjoyed in the Oak Panelled Restaurant. The menus reflect the superb produce from this rural region and combines well-cooked pub classic dishes with fine…
Walking Route
A688, Bishop Auckland
A 4.3 mile route between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor on a former railway line passing New Coundon and Binchester, close to Auckland Park and Binchester Roman Fort.
Walking Route
Durham
This riverside and woodland route is 8 kilometres (5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. It mainly follows surfaced paths or roads and can be followed at all times of the year without walking boots. Please note start point is Gala Theatre.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Durham City
Wharton Park Cafe, housed within the heritage centre of the park attraction in Durham City.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Cowshill
The café offers a wonderful menu with a choice of home-made soups, sandwiches, scones, cakes and lots more. Ingredients are organic or locally sourced where possible.
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left
A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.
Restaurant
Durham
A truly exclusive dining experience. Offering a wide range of delicious locally sourced Meat, Fish and Pasta dishes.
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