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Durham boasts rivers, reservoirs and coast - so whether you enjoy fishing, sea angling, sailing or canoeing, you're sure to find something to whet your appetite. Try the superb sailing on Derwent and Grassholme Reservoirs, or join the water-skiers on Balderhead. For a more leisurely afternoon, take a rowing boat on the River Wear to gain a different perspective on Durham's historic skyline, or cruise along Durham's Coast with Seaham Boat Charter.
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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.
Spa and Relaxation
Redworth
Set in the heart of County Durham, The Retreat at Redworth Hall Hotel has undergone an incredible refurbishment programme, designed to significantly enhance its facilities and promote an aura of relaxation.
Fishery
Baldersdale
Balderhead Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
Fishing
Hutton Henry
Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.
Fishery
Baldersdale
Cow Green Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.
Activity Centre
Wolsingham
Carrs Farm offers a retreat from your action packed days in a 17th century converted barn. From Paintball, Zorbing, Archery, clay pigeon to white water rafting and rock climbing. Carrs Farm is suitable to all individual requirements.
Activity Centre
Ireshopeburn
We run a range of outdoor activities including rock climbing, canoeing, high ropes, underground exploration, gorge walking and much more. Pre booking required.
Spa and Relaxation
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.
Spa and Relaxation
Hurworth Place
Escape the world and experience the spa at Rockliffe Hall.
Fishery
Durham
Two mile stretch of the river Wear, 1 mile either side of the Abbey, access above abbey is by the river bank and below abbey by a road way leading to various points of easy access to the river bank.
Spa and Relaxation
Seaham
Whether you are staying overnight or visiting for the day take a little time for you and luxuriate at the tranquil Serenity Spa, the perfect environment to relax and escape the complications of the modern world.
Spa and Relaxation
Bishop Auckland
Staying away should be a chance to relax and escape the daily demands and there’s nowhere better to shed any stress than our hotel health club and spa.
Spa and Relaxation
Darlington
PAMPERED SOUL
We are delighted to welcome Yvonne at Pampered Soul to Blackwell Grange Hotel. Yvonne will be offering a wide range of treatments from Aromatherapy Massage to Hot Stones Reflexology.
Pampered Soul loves to help you relax…
Fishing
Mickleton
Grassholme Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout.
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.
Spa and Relaxation
Durham
Set conveniently just off junction 62 of the A1 we cater for every individual, whether you enjoy a rigorous workout or gentle exercise we offer maximum results in minimum time.
Fishery
Baldersdale
Hury Reservoir is an exclusive fly fishery offering fishing in beautiful surroundings. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout from its local fish farm.
Activity Centre
Barnard Castle
The Hub offers Kayaking, Canoeing, Raft Building, High Ropes, Archery, GeoCaching, Bushcraft, Team Building.
Fishery
Baldersdale
Selset Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.
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