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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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Cycle Route
A688, Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop is a 17 mile intermediate cycle route, mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS3.
Church / Chapel
Sedgefield
St Edmund's Church is over 750 years old with a 30m high Norman Tower visible for miles, Elizabethan woodwork and many outstanding features.
Church / Chapel
Bishop Auckland
The 12thC church of St Helen. Daily Mass times: Sunday and Wednesday, Thursday 10:00, Monday 19:00, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 09:30.
Walking Routes
Newbiggin
Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales. The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”. Close to Bowlees Visitor…
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.
Nature Reserve
Witton-le-Wear
One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.
Attraction
Chester-le-Street
Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily Of Lumley. You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve the mystery.
Public Art
Peterlee
An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation. It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…
Nature Trail
Hamsterley
Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.
Church / Chapel
Pittington
Believed that a wooden church existed on the site of the present church which dates from AD1000. About AD1180 the beautifully decorated north aisle arches were added.
Fishing
Edmundbyers
Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.
Leisure / Swimming Pool
Chester-le-Street
25 Metre swimming pool, learner pool, swimming lessons and aqua fit. Sauna and steam room, exercise classes, adventure play area, Fitness suite and weights room. Please ring to check times as a session system is currently in operation.
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.
Golf Course
Durham
Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.
Walking Route
Near entrance to Beamish Museum, Stanley
Discover Beamish's Hidden Valley. A 3 mile walk exploring industrial and natural heritage.
Picnic Site
Stanley
Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.
Cycle Route
Stanley
The Beamish Loop is a 7 mile challenging cycle route off and on-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN6.
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.




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.
Church / Chapel
Gilesgate, Durham
St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years. See website for further information about the life of our church, from regular services to special events.
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