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There's lots of wild and wonderful places to explore the county's natural beauty and wildlife.
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Walking
Seaham
Some people love to shop while others long for the great outdoors – at Dalton Park you can have it all! Once you’ve explored the bright and airy shopping malls of Dalton Park you can also discover 55 acres of landscaped Parkland that are opposite…
Wellness Activity
Discover The Conscious Self, an immersive wellness business rooted in the heart of nature. At The Conscious Self, we offer transformative retreats, wild sauna experiences, classes, and mindful adventures across County Durham and beyond. Whether…
Fishery
Baldersdale
Balderhead Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
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…
Adventure Sport Centre
Durham
Adventure Valley Golf – Durham’s only adventure golf course, boasting 18 fun packed holes. Suitable for all ages.

Museum
Shildon
Explore 200 years of railway history in the world’s first railway town at Locomotion, Europe’s largest undercover collection of heritage railway vehicles.





Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.




Spa and Relaxation
Stanley
South Causey Inn is proud to announce the launch of The Woodland Spa, a brand-new luxury spa experience set within the breathtaking surroundings of the Beamish Valley.
Designed to offer a peaceful escape from the everyday, The Woodland Spa…
Family Fun
Durham City
Visitors to Wharton Park in Durham City can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app, a free app which can be downloaded for both Android and iPhone.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.




Museum
Cowshill
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is temporarily closed whilst restoration works continue. Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family.





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.

Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are available Monday to Saturday and last for approximately 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased from the Information Desk at the back of the Cathedral on the…
Spa and Relaxation
Wynyard
Melt away stress and ease worries in the soothing surroundings of our award-winning Spa.

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.
Farm
Bishop Auckland
Step into nature’s playground, with over 50 animals to interact with and feed in a relaxing environment.

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.
Spa and Relaxation
Durham City
Located in the heart of Durham city centre, we aim to help you reach your goals in a modern and friendly environment.
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland in Bishop Auckland, at the heart of County Durham.



Walking
Seaham
The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…
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