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  1. Westgate to Slitt Wood

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    Westgate to Slitt Wood

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    Walking Route

    Westgate

    A series of small waterfalls accompanies this route along the picturesque Middlehope Burn, a tributary valley of Weardale.   

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Walk - The Durham Round

    Walk - The Durham Round

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    Walking Route

    Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Walk - The Durham Round
  3. Old Durham Gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 16 reviews16 reviews

    Old Durham Gardens

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    Garden

    Durham

    Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for Old Durham Gardens
  4. The Garage Spa

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 291 reviews291 reviews

    The Garage Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Barnard Castle

    The newly opened destination Garage Spa is set in an historic building, with all the luxury of a first class modern spa and situated in a beautiful area of Teesdale.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2018Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Award 2019Good Spa Award
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  5. Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Bishop Auckland

    Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
    Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Causey Arch and Picnic Area

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    Causey Arch and Picnic Area

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    Picnic Site

    Stanley

    Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Woman with child looking at App on a mobile phone, forest setting

    Add Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. Fly Fishing Tuition River Eden

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 103 reviews103 reviews

    The Durham Fly Fishing Company

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    Fishing

    Hutton Henry

    Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Durham Fly Fishing Company
  9. Middleton Cycle Route

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    Middleton Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines National Landscape.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Pow Hill Country Walk

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    Pow Hill Country Walk

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    Walking Route

    Consett

    Pow Hill is a Country Park with an Easy Access route approximately 0.3 miles (500 metres) long suitable for walkers and wheelchair users. The route is signposted around the Country Park.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pow Hill Country Walk
  11. Crimdon beach on sunny day

    Crimdon Dene Beach

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    Nature Reserve

    Crimdon

    With its sandy beaches, Crimdon has been a popular place for holiday makers for many years. From the 1920’s miners came to Crimdon for their annual summer holidays.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

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    Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. Ruins at Binchester Roman Fort

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 126 reviews126 reviews

    Binchester Roman Fort

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    Bishop Auckland

    Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.

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    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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  14. Durham Cricket Club

    Add Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside to your Itinerary

    Hen and Stag Parties at Banks Homes Riverside

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    Chester-le-Street

    Being one of the major sporting venues within the North East we offer special prices for groups to attend our action packed T20 fixtures.
    We have some fantastic contemporary functions rooms which lend themselves to any occasion.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Cuddle the Alpacas at Hall Hill Farm

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 679 reviews679 reviews

    Hall Hill Farm

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    Farm

    Lanchester

    Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous National Farm Attraction of the Year Award 2017National  Farm Attraction of the Year Award
    • Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024VisitEngland Welcome Award
    More info for Hall Hill Farm
  16. Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

    Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

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    Stag & Hen Party

    Fancy adding a drop of adventure into your Hen or Stag do? If you're looking for a bit of excitement and competition our Dragon Boat Tournaments are perfect. For those that would like something more relaxing, join us for a journey through Durham…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access
  17. Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

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    Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Black Route - Severe
    Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail
  18. The Angel of the North

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    The Angel's Way

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    Religious Activity

    Traverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  19. Spring in the North Pennines

    Add Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk to your Itinerary

    Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk

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    Walking Route

    Butterknowle

    A 51/2 Mile Circular Walk that visits Woodland’s Coal Mining Heritage. This walk travels in a clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Gaunless Smelt Mill car park.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk
  20. Riverbank image of Durham

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    Durham Peninsular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Starting in the Market Place of Durham City, this walk will take you around the Riverbanks and winding historical Streets of the City Centre. Allow 1-2 hours to complete this Walk.

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