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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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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.
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.
Bar
9 Old Elvet , DURHAM
The Trinity Neighborhood. Newcomers, friends or just weary travelers step onto the set of history at Hotel Indigo® Durham, whilst you explore our ‘perfect little city’. Step in and see as the stained glass dapples the light in our Rotunda Bar.
Walking Route
Near Stanley
Causey Arch Picnic Area is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, a scheduled monument and Local Wildlife Site. Habitats include Ancient woodland, running water and grassland. It is suitable for walkers and wheelchair users.
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,…
Walking Route
Durham
This riverside and farmland walk is 7.4 kilometres (4.5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. The route follows surfaced paths or roads and can be undertaken without walking boots at all times of the year.
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.
Restaurant
Durham
Not just for golfers! Think traditional English classics. In The Clubhouse you will find a light-bite menu, offering tasty dishes from a classic English Breakfast to locally sourced prime beef burgers, homemade soups, gourmet speciality sandwiches…
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Hamsterley Forest
The friendly tearoom offers a range of homemade cakes and light snacks including freshly prepared sandwiches, soup, jackets and pasties and ice cream kiosk.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Restaurant
Durham City
The Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham invites guests to enjoy a very stylish and unique twist on the classic British Brasserie in Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant. Guests will be tempted with an innovative menu, all complemented by breath taking views of…
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
Gainford
Welcome to our award winning restaurant - serving the best local produce from the North East of England
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Stanhope
A warm welcome awaits at our 75-seater, accessible for all, tearoom. Providing an extensive menu of homemade hot and cold meals, speciality teas and coffees, irresistible home baking and traditional Sunday lunches, served in a relaxing environment.
Tea Room/Coffee Shop
Bishop Auckland
The Bishop’s Kitchen sits at the heart of Auckland Palace, offering a warm welcome and a delicious range of tempting treats.
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.
Pub/Inn
Bishop Auckland
A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.
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