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  1. High Force Waterfall, blue skies

    Add High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail to your Itinerary

    High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail
  2. Durham City North Walk

    Add Durham City North Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham City North Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham City North Walk
  3. Real ales at The Sticky Wicket Emirates Riverside Chester-le-Street

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    The Sticky Wicket

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Sticky Wicket
  4. Durham Dales Centre

    Add Durham Dales Centre Tea Room to your Itinerary

    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    More info for Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
  5. Hamsterley Forest Walk

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    Walking at Hamsterley Forest

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    Walking

    Hamsterley Forest

    When you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate. Three walks start from the notice board in the Bedburn car park opposite the cycle hire and two further walks start along the valley from Grove…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Walking at Hamsterley Forest
  6. Dark wooden dining table with four chairs with a single candlestick in the centre. The room has a carpet with green walls.

    Add Headlam Hall Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Headlam Hall Restaurant

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    Restaurant

    Gainford

    Welcome to our award winning restaurant - serving the best local produce from the North East of England

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 12:00 - 23:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Headlam Hall Restaurant
  7. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  8. Route description for Auckland Way Railway Path

    Add Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  9. A restaurant area

    Add The Saxon Inn to your Itinerary

    The Saxon Inn

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    Pub/Inn

    Bishop Auckland

    A small family owned public house with traditional home cooked food.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured 2020TasteDurham Quality Assured
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Saxon Inn
  10. Hamsterley Forest cafe

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    The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
  11. Rib Room Steak House & Grill at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

    Add Rib Room Steak House & Grill at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa to your Itinerary

    Rib Room Steak House & Grill at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Restaurant

    Durham

    A truly exclusive dining experience. Offering a wide range of delicious locally sourced Meat, Fish and Pasta dishes.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
    More info for Rib Room Steak House & Grill at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
  12. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

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    Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes
  13. An example of the afternoon tea Café Bowes makes featuring macaroons, scones and swan style biscuit.

    Add Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum to your Itinerary

    Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum

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    Type:

    Café

    Barnard Castle

    With Cafe Bowes' modern space and wonderful views over the gardens and countryside you can relax, unwind and enjoy the delights of the menu.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Café Bowes at The Bowes Museum
  14. The dining area at Thomas Wright House Restaurant

    Add Thomas Wright House Restaurant to your Itinerary

    Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    More info for Thomas Wright House Restaurant
  15. Exterior of The Rose and Crown

    Add The Rose and Crown to your Itinerary

    The Rose and Crown

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019TasteDurham Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice 2020Good Hotel Guide 2020 – Editors Choice
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020 2020Sawday's Best Authentic Pub 2020
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for The Rose and Crown
  16. Killhope Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

    Add Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop to your Itinerary

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:30 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
  17. Cakes on display at the Bishop's Kitchen

    Add Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    23 Mar 2025to30 Oct 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
  18. The Clubhouse at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    The Clubhouse at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Clubhouse at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
  19. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Durham

    Add Fusion Restaurant at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa to your Itinerary

    Fusion Restaurant at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Type:

    Restaurant

    Durham

    The Fusion restaurant at the Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa offers a extensive selection of Asian- inspired food throughout the day.

    Perfectly blending classic Eastern flavours and textures to produce light, fresh, delicious, ,nutritional…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2026Open 08:00 - 22:00
    More info for Fusion Restaurant at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
  20. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

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    Wharton Park Cafe

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    Tea Room/Coffee Shop

    Durham City

    Wharton Park Cafe, housed within the heritage centre of the park attraction in Durham City. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Wharton Park Cafe
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