Attractions and Activities
Attractions and Activities
Durham has a host of exciting attractions and activities for a great day out, whether you want to get hands on with history, crave culture or looking for some family fun.
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Barnard Castle
Save 15%
Book online to save 15%.
To book, visit the website.
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Cathedral Shop
10% Off
Students can enjoy 10% off in the gift shop.
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Diggerland
25% off at Diggerland Durham
Present voucher on arrival.
Not valid during July and August or with online bookings.
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Durham Cathedral
10% Off
Students can enjoy 10% off in the gift shop.
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National Trust - Gibside
10% Café Discount
Choose car-free travel to Gibside for 10% discount in the café. To encourage travelling by sustainable transport, we're offering visitors who choose car-free travel to Gibside, 10% discount in the café.
Receiving your discount
When you arrive at Visitor Reception, present your train or bus ticket, cycle helmet or an app that shows your journey and steps, to receive a 10% voucher which can be redeemed in any of our 3 food and beverage outlets.
Terms & Conditions
- Offer valid at National Trust Gibside only and cannot be redeemed at any other National Trust café. Includes any purchase of food and drink.
- Offer only redeemable on the same day of travel.
- The voucher is single use only.
- Offer is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Not valid in conjunction with any other offer
Visit the National Trust Gibside website to find out more.
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Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall
Midweek Twilight Retreat by Novara
Escape for an enchanting evening at our award-winning Serenity Spa, elevated by Novara Skin and Aesthetics for the ultimate night of indulgence.
As part of your day, you will enjoy:
- Seasonal welcome drink
- Use of fluffy robes & slippers
- 5hours access to multi-award winning spa facilities, including Outdoor Spa Garden 5 – 10pm
- 30m HydraFacial Signature Treatment
- Two Course Lunch in Ozone
Treatment timings are 5.15pm, 6.00pm, 6.45pm.
From £169
For Terms & Conditions and to book, please visit the Seaham Hall website.
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Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall
Radiance Renewal Spa Day By Novara
Immerse yourself in a day of pure indulgence at our award-winning Serenity Spa, enhanced by a revitalising facial at Novara Skin and Aesthetics.
As part of your day, you will enjoy:- Seasonal welcome drink
- Use of fluffy robes & slippers
- 8hours access to multi-award winning spa facilities, including Outdoor Spa Garden 9am – 10pm
- 60m C Infusion Facial by DermaQuest
- exclusive take-home C Infusion starter kit
- Two Course Lunch in Ozone
From £229
For Terms & Conditions and to book, please visit Seaham Hall website
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Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall
The Reviver Full Day Spa Escape
As we welcome a prosperous 2025, escape the relentlessness of every day life. Feel your best you every day with your energy levels restores, your mind and body renewed and your soul soothed!
As part of your day, you will enjoy:
- Seasonal welcome drink
- Use of fluffy robes & slippers
- 8hours access to multi-award winning spa facilities, including Outdoor Spa Garden 9am – 5pm
- 60m Signature Top to Toe Ritual (30m revival Back Massage & 30m restorative Facial
- Two Course Lunch in Ozone
From £175
For Terms & Conditions and to book, please visit the Seaham Hall website
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The Auckland Project
Blue Light Card Community Discount at The Auckland Project
The Auckland Project is now supporting the Blue Light Card community as a special thank you to those who serve on the frontline.
Blue Light Card holders, comprising more than five million frontline workers, including NHS staff, emergency services, social care workers, teachers and the armed forces, can now enjoy a 10% saving on a Bishop’s Key – The Auckland Project’s annual pass that unlocks five world-class attractions in Bishop Auckland, including the Auckland Palace, Auckland Gardens, the Mining Art Gallery, the UK’s first Spanish Art Gallery and the UK’s only Faith Museum.
With prices starting from £30 for adults, £13.50 for children, and £45 for families, the Bishop’s Key enables visitors to return again and again to immerse themselves in the North East’s heritage, evocative exhibitions, seasonal gardens, and family-friendly events.
Visitors can enhance their visit with the Bishop’s Key Plus, offering extra perks including early bird access to special events, 10% savings at Weardale Railway, and the site’s food and drink venues – including Bishop’s Kitchen and its recently expanded menu, El Castillo tapas restaurant, and The Oak Room Restaurant at Park Head Hotel.
To claim the 10% discount, Blue Light members can simply visit Auckland Tower and show their valid card. The offer applies to Bishop’s Key purchases only and cannot be used alongside other promotions or savings.
Residents in DL4, DL5, DL13, DL14, DL15, DL16, and DL17 postcodes can enjoy a 20% saving on the Bishop’s Key, ensuring those closest to the project benefit most.
Bishop’s Keys are available at The Auckland Project or from Auckland Tower.
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The Gardens, Wynyard
Free Puppachino
Joining us at the gardens? Treat your canine companions to a special treat with a free Puppachino for every dog Monday - Sunday !
Wander through the breath-taking landscapes of Wynyard Gardens, as your furry friends explore the scents and sights that await them. To add a touch of joy to their adventure, we’re offering a complimentary Puppachino for every dog visiting our gardens!
A Puppachino is a tailor-made, dog-friendly cup filled with a frothy, delicious blend of dog-safe ingredients. It’s the perfect way to pamper your pup and make their day extra special.
Terms and Conditions:
One free Puppachino per dog -
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
10% Discount
Customers who purchase a ticket from or to any Weardale Railway station will receive a 10% discount on The Auckland Project annual pass, which they can use at any of The Auckland Project attractions in Bishop Auckland, including Auckland Castle and Gardens, the Spanish Gallery and the Mining Art Gallery. Please retain and show your ticket when purchasing the pass at these attractions.