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  1. External view of Holy Trinity Church, Wingate
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    Holy Trinity, Wingate

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    Wingate

    Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was sunk for Wingate Grange Colliery in 1839.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. Children in Hamsterley Forest searching for stick characters on The Stickman Man Trail. Credit Forestry England Crown Copyright

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    The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Family Fun

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.

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  3. Large indoor swimming pool illuminated.
Dark tiled floor around the pool and 3 green walls at the back in-between sections with wall lights.

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    Headlam Spa

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    Headlam

    Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa is a place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in a comfortable and friendly environment that reflects the beauty of the…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa
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  4. Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint

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    Durham

    Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre. A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned west…

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  5. Aerial view of Blast Beach

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    Blast Beach

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    Seaham

    The Durham Coast is well known for its spectacular wildflowers. Some of the fields at Blast Beach are among the best places to enjoy them, with plants like bloody cranesbill, dyer’s greenweed and devil’s-bit scabious creating a riot of colour in the…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Singer/guitar player

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    Bishop Auckland

    Baccanalia produces festivals and events in South Durham, offering premier experiences in social revelry and creative entertainment. We have loads going on from Cultural Festivals to Cabaret Nights with something for everyone.

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  7. St Helen Auckland Parish Church

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    St Helen Auckland Parish Church

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Coastline at Horden

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    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve

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    Horden

    This coastal site has impressive views to the north and south. On a clear day, you will be able to see all the way to North Yorkshire.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. Teesdale Cheese

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    Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences

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    Butterknowle

    Take a tour of the dairy with Allison and see where the cheese is made or be guided through a food and cheese paring with Jonathan or why not spend the day with us and try your hand at cheesemaking!

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
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  10. Tommy statue at sunset

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    Eleven-O-One

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    Seaham

    Tommy is a statue of a Great War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. Displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham.  It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat,…

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  11. Down at the Farm overhead site image

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    Down at the Farm

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    Houghton le Spring

    Outdoor Farm park located in between Durham and Sunderland. Lots of outdoor play areas, bouncy pillows and farm animals to see! Cafe and picnic areas available. Open March - October. Buy your saver tickets online!

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    25 Mar 2026to29 Oct 2026
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  12. St Laurence Church

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    St Laurence Church

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  13. Image of Pelaw Wood overlooking Durham Cathedral in the distance.

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    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve

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    Durham

    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public rights of way providing a range of interesting walks.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. Escomb Saxon Church

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    Escomb Saxon Church

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    Bishop Auckland

    One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 28 Saxon Green (daily 9-6 during summer and 9-4 during winter).

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. St Edmunds Sedgefield

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    St Edmund's Church

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. Moor House Activity Centre

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    Moor House Activity Centre

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    Houghton-le-Spring

    We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  17. st mary the less

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    St Mary The Less Church

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    Durham City

    The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula. Largely rebuilt in 1847, the church incorporates good examples of 17th century woodwork and a rare 13th century sculpture.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. St Nicolas Church

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    St Nicholas Church

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    Durham

    The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.

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  19. Hayley Crawshaw dancing whilst wild swimming in the Thames

    Little Blue Pootles - Guided Swim Hikes

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    Outdoor Adventure Activities

    and North East England,

    Tailor made guided wild swimming walks, instant book packaged taster sessions, and shorter wild swim experiences, in the North Pennines, and beyond.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  20. Replica mine shaft overlooking the sea

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    Easington Colliery Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Near Easington Colliery

    The site of the former Easington Colliery has been designated as a local nature reserve and has good car parking facilities very close to the coastal footpath.  

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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