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Attention thrill-seekers. Durham offers a host of adrenalin-fuelled activities guaranteed to leave you feeling exhilarated.
Try quad biking, rally driving, paintballing, climbing and a whole load of other exciting activities.
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Activity Centre
Durham City
Indoor rock climbing located in Meadowfield. Adults and children's facilities, lessons, birthday parties, cafe, free parking, open 7 days a week.
Guided Tour
Spennymoor
Covering an approximate distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km) and a moderate 50 mins walk, The Norman Cornish Trail allows you to follow in the artist's footsteps and identify the locations of many of most iconic works.
Riding/Trekking Centre
CONSETT
This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…
Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Chester-le-Street
The splash pad is a state-of-the-art play facility which is free to use and suitable for families from toddlers to early teens. It is the only splash pad in County Durham and replaces the old paddling pool.
Attraction
Durham City
You and your team of up to six people will be locked in a room. You have one hour to solve the puzzles, find the key, and escape!
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle offers a thrilling mix of challenge, discovery and intrigue for all ages.
Riding/Trekking Centre
BARNARD CASTLE
This circular 18km (60% off-road) horse riding trail has 370m of ascent and starts from the south side of Hury Reservoir. It initially follows the banks of Hury and Blackton Reservoirs in remote Baldersdale, before striking off over the moors on the…
Festival & Events Organisers
Witton Gilbert
Introducing Durham Fringe Festival 26th-30th July 2023.
5 days packed full of fringe art and culture, hosted across Durham City Centre.
Durham Fringe Festival 2023 will have something for everyone, with Music, Comedy, Dance, Theatre,…
Activity Centre
Houghton-le-Spring
We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.
Activity Centre
Spennymoor
The Axe House Spennymoor is a family fun business founded in 2020 by brothers Chris and Callum Tingle.
The Axe House was built in the 2020 lockdown and opened in August 2020. We wanted to build a unique family fun venue. We have the UK's…
Activity Centre
Newton Aycliffe
Valhalla North is the North East's premier indoor axe & knife throwing centre!
Our instructor led sessions last for 1.5 hours and are suitable for ages 8+.
Also available for private bookings and events.
The Valkyrie mobile axe throwing trailer,…
Attraction
Near Witton Gilbert
Fun Adventure Farm. Woodland trails and adventure activities for all the family. Farm butchery. Coffee shop.
Art and Craft Activity
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
At Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, whether you want to learn how to forage for wild food, weave a willow basket, learn more about the farm on a guided farm tour, find your rhythm at a drum circle, howl at the full moon,…
Activity Centre
Belmont, Durham City
Infinite Air offers a great day out for the whole family, with an Infinite Tots area suitable for babies and tots (age 6 months- 6 years) and high energy and exciting activities for both children and adults, including top of the range Inflatables.
Wheatley Hill, Shotton Colliery
Shotton Colliery
Barnard Castle
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