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  1. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  2. 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
  3. Family cycling

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    Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Cycling at Hamsterley Forest
  4. Garden Room at The High Force Hotel

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    High Force Hotel and Waterfall

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    Restaurant

    Barnard Castle

    We serve locally-sourced and exceptionally tasty food all day, from breakfast, light bites and lunch through to indulgent evening meals. And The High Force Hotel is an elegant yet wonderfully relaxed setting, with open fires and plenty of rustic…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for High Force Hotel and Waterfall
  5. 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)
  6. Durham Dales Centre

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    Durham Dales Centre Tea Room

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  7. 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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    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…

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    1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2025
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  8. Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant - seating around a stylish bar with soft lighting above.

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    Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 18:00 - 22:00
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  9. Two families sit at tables in a cafe, which has an arched stone roof.

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    Undercroft Café

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    Durham City

    Find simple light lunches and a selection of homemade snacks in Durham Cathedral's cafe, The Undercroft. Set in a beautiful medieval space, don't miss their delicious homemade cakes and scones.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured 2019TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured
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  10. 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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    More info for The Sticky Wicket
  11. High Force Waterfall, blue skies

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail
  12. The dining area at Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    Thomas Wright House Restaurant

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    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.

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    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
  13. The Vinery Café Restaurant at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens in County Durham

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    The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  14. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Durham

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    Fusion Restaurant at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    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
  15. Image of the seating area at The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo.

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    The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham

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    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,…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Recommended on Restaurant GuruRecommended on Restaurant Guru
    More info for The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
  16. A restaurant area

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    The Saxon Inn

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    Pub/Inn

    Bishop Auckland

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

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    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
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