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10K & Half Marathon: Hamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest

Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs…

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Woodland Wonderland: Beamish Hall Hotel - Closed Until 2021

Beamish Hall in Stanley have a new woodland wonderland – an interactive and free walk that brings…

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Open Treasure Family Fun Trail - Open Treasure is currently closed due to coronavirus restrictions

Open Treasure Family Fun Trail - Open Treasure is currently closed due to coronavirus restrictions

Visiting a large, open space like this exhibition can be quite an experience for toddlers! There…

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Derwent Waterside Park

Derwent Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to…

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Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel

Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall…

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Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave

Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham…

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Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The…

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Land of Oak & Iron

With miles of old waggonways to enjoy, explore the trails in the Plantation at Burnopfield, cycle…

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MischMasch at Rockliffe Hall

Welcome to the whimsical world of Mischmasch, inspired by much-loved children’s author Lewis…

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Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is…

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Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel

Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole…

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Durham Heritage Coast Walk

The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once…

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Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall

Whether you are staying overnight or visiting for the day take a little time for you and luxuriate…

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Hamsterley Forest Cycling

Hamsterley Forest is a magnet for mountain bikers from all over the North of England, attracted by…

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Bowlees Visitor Centre

Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling…

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Rockliffe Hall Luxury Golf and Spa Resort

Escape the world and experience the spa at Rockliffe Hall.

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Grassholme Observatory

Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle,…

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Golf at Hall Garth Hotel

This easy walking mature parkland course was constructed in 1992 and is the ideal location to…

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  • 1Hamsterley Forest
  • 2Woodland Wonderland: Beamish Hall Hotel - Closed Until 2021
  • 3Open Treasure Family Fun Trail - Open Treasure is currently closed due to coronavirus restrictions
  • 4Derwent Waterside Park
  • 5Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel
  • 6Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
  • 7Derwent Waterside Park Fishery
  • 8Land of Oak & Iron
  • 9MischMasch at Rockliffe Hall
  • 10Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk
  • 11Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel
  • 12Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  • 13Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall
  • 14Hamsterley Forest Cycling
  • 15Bowlees Visitor Centre
  • 16Rockliffe Hall Luxury Golf and Spa Resort
  • 17Grassholme Observatory
  • 18Golf at Hall Garth Hotel
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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.

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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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