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Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Forest
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
Dark Sky Discovery Sites Durham
Type
Type:
Outdoor Adventure Activities
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Baldersdale
Hury Reservoir is an exclusive fly fishery offering fishing in beautiful surroundings. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout from its local fish farm.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Mar 2027to31 Oct 2027
Sharpley Springs Fly Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishing
Seaham
Located in the beautiful Seaham countryside, our spring water fishery provides a scenic and tranquil location for anglers to enjoy fly fishing with a variety of blue, brown and rainbow trout stocked lakes.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Auckland Palace Deer House and Park
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Grassholme Waterside Park Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishing
Mickleton
Grassholme Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Mar 2027to31 Oct 2027
Adventure Access Durham City
Type
Type:
Watersports Centre
Old Elvet, Durham
Adventure Access is an outdoor activities company that delivers water sports at two sites in County Durham. We are a community interest company that prides itself on making paddle sports accessible to everyone.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Wharton Park
Type
Type:
Municipal Park
Durham City
This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Discover Brightwater
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
The Discover Brightwater Landscape Project is a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project that aims to reveal, restore and celebrate the heritage of the Brightwater area. This includes its built, natural and cultural heritage.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Blackton Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Blackton Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
Dates
- From:
- 22 Mar 2027to30 Sept 2027
Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
Type
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 2026to31 Dec 2026
Seaham Harbour Marina
Type
Type:
Marina
Seaham
The multi award-winning Seaham Marina is County Durham's one and only marina. The marina provides facilities for 96 boats and is home to a fantastic selection of local businesses. From cafes serving delicious homemade cakes to physiotherapy and…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Deer Park and Walled Gardens at Raby Castle
Type
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 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Durham Cathedral Tower
Type
Type:
Tower
Durham City
Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Tower. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.
Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Diggerland
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Langley Park
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where guests can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment. There's one right here in Durham and you can save money off pay on the…
Dates
- From:
- 14 Feb 2027to1 Nov 2027
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
Horse Riding at Hamsterley Forest
Type
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 2026to31 Dec 2026
Grassholme Reservoir
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Barnard Castle
Grassholme Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Norman Cornish Art Trail
Type
Type:
Guided Tour
Spennymoor
Covering an approximate distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km) and a moderate 50 mins walk, The Norman Cornish Trail allows you to follow in the artist's footsteps and identify the locations of many of most iconic works.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Brancepeth Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Durham
Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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