Things to Do in Durham
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From a leisurely stroll to a challenging trek, dig out your walking boots and head into Durham’s great outdoors.
Admire breathtaking views of coast and countryside with a range of cycling routes for all ages and abilities.
From 27-hole championship golf resorts, to testing seaside links courses, Durham has a wide range of quality courses to suit any golfer.
Take some time out at one of the county’s award-winning spas. Unwind and escape with luxury spas in glorious surroundings.
Try a spot of fishing during your visit, with opportunities for ‘try it’ days at reservoirs in the Durham Dales.
If you’re a thrill seeker you’ll find a host of adrenalin-fuelled activities across the county guaranteed to leave you feeling exhilarated.
Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is…
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…
Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall…
Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an…
Whether you are staying overnight or visiting for the day take a little time for you and luxuriate…
Hamsterley Forest is a magnet for mountain bikers from all over the North of England, attracted by…
Rockliffe Hall offers an 18 hole championship golf course which is one of the most challenging in…
This easy walking mature parkland course was constructed in 1992 and is the ideal location to…
Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole…
Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa…
Derwent Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to…
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…
Beamish Hall in Stanley have a new woodland wonderland – an interactive and free walk that brings…
Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The…
With miles of old waggonways to enjoy, explore the trails in the Plantation at Burnopfield, cycle…
The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once…
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling…
Escape the world and experience the spa at Rockliffe Hall.
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Whether you're looking for a relaxing spa break, a round of golf or prefer walking, cycling or horse riding, there's something for you to enjoy on a visit to Durham.
On two feet or two wheels are great ways to explore the county’s great outdoors; you’ll discover breathtaking views in the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and on the Durham Coast; search our routes and plan your break today.
Thrill seekers are spoilt for choice with a range of adventure activities on offer, or if you're looking for more of a relaxing break then check into one of the county's many luxury spa hotels or unwind with a round of golf.
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