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  1. Kids on big chair at Derwent

    Add Derwent Waterside Park to your Itinerary

    Derwent Waterside Park

    Type

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    Lake / Reservoir

    Edmunbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Hardwick Park at sunset

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    Hardwick Park

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    Parkland / Woodland Garden

    Sedgefield

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    More info for Hardwick Park
  3. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

    Add Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes to your Itinerary

    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes
  4. deer park auckland palace county durham

    Add Auckland Palace Deer House and Park to your Itinerary

    Auckland Palace Deer House and Park

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Bishop Auckland

    A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Auckland Palace Deer House and Park
  5. Raby Castle gardens with castle in background

    Add Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Castle / Fort

    Staindrop

    Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    From:
    1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
    From:
    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    • Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024Green Tourism - Silver
    • Visit England VisitEngland Best Told Story 2024VisitEngland Best Told Story
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  6. Killhope Woodland Walks

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    Killhope Woodland Walks

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    Walking Route

    Upper Weardale

    The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.

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    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
    More info for Killhope Woodland Walks
  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 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Adventure Valley
  8. Ushaw Historic House and grounds

    Add Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens to your Itinerary

    Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Historic House / Palace

    Durham

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin and his followers. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025Green Tourism Awards - Bronze
    More info for Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
  9. The Plotters Forest Outdoor Adventure Playground at Raby Castle

    Add The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens to your Itinerary

    The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

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    Adventure Park / Playground

    Staindrop

    The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
  10. Family cycling

    Add Cycling at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Cycling at Hamsterley Forest
  11. Adventure Valley Golf course

    Add Adventure Valley Golf to your Itinerary

    Adventure Valley Golf

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    Adventure Sport Centre

    Durham

    Adventure Valley Golf – Durham’s only adventure golf course, boasting 18 fun packed holes. Suitable for all ages.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Adventure Valley Golf
  12. Hamsterley Forest green man sculpture

    Add Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest

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    Type:

    Horse Riding

    Bishop Auckland

    Enjoy miles of waymarked horse-riding routes that let you explore the heart of this beautiful forest. Please note, dedicated horse box parking is located in the Grove car park, 2 miles along the Forest Drive from the Bedburn entrance.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest
  13. Deer in forest

    Add Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

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    Type:

    Nature Reserve

    Peterlee

    Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve
  14. Derwent Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Derwent Reservoir Walk to your Itinerary

    Derwent Reservoir Walk

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    Walking Route

    Edmundbyers

    Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Derwent Reservoir Walk
  15. Deer Park Raby Castle

    Add The Deer Park and Walled Gardens at Raby Castle to your Itinerary

    The Deer Park and Walled Gardens at Raby Castle

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for The Deer Park and Walled Gardens at Raby Castle
  16. Kids on big chair at Derwent

    Add Derwent Waterside Park to your Itinerary

    Derwent Waterside Park

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Edmunbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Derwent Waterside Park
  17. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Add North Pennines National Landscape to your Itinerary

    North Pennines National Landscape

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    Walking Routes

    The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close-knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for North Pennines National Landscape
  18. Gruffalo trail at Hamsterley, children activities county Durham. rail and exciting augmented reality app

    Add Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley to your Itinerary

    Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley

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    Type:

    Walking

    Hamsterley Forest

    Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
    Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

    If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
  19. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Add Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  20. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Heritage Coast Walk
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