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Bowlees Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines National…
Dates
- From:
- 22 Feb 2025to30 Nov 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
Brancepeth Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Durham
Brancepeth is one of the oldest castles in the North East. The building today is a combination of the Nevilles' medieval stronghold and the grand country house created for the wealthy Russell family in Regency times.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Railway
Stanhope
Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, a National Landscape, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Seaham
The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café and library with free internet access and local history…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Binchester Roman Fort
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Remains of Commandant's house and neighbouring bath-house containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Staindrop
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
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- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Best Told Story 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.
Dates
- From:
- 19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Tanfield Railway
Type
Type:
Railway
Tanfield
Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Historic House / Palace
Durham
Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin and his followers. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025
The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland in Bishop Auckland, at the heart of County Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Attelage Horse Weekend 2025 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Beamish
See a remarkable carriage driving competition by the Concours d'International d'Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) take place around the museum.
Dates
- From:
- 13 Sept 2025to14 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
Durham Town Hall
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Durham City
The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. Learn about the powerful Prince Bishops, the evolution of local government and the historic and ongoing roles of the Mayor and Mayor’s Bodyguard. Since the 14th Century…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Festival of Transport 2025
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Beamish
Join us for a festival of all things transport!
Dates
- From:
- 24 May 2025to1 June 2025
Auckland Palace Deer House and Park
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Horses in Harness 2025
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Beamish
Enjoy a special horse-themed weekend at the museum!
Dates
- From:
- 7 June 2025to8 June 2025
Morris Car Rally 2025
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Beamish
See the Morris Car Club with a display of pre-1939 vehicles.
Dates
- From:
- 14 June 2025to15 June 2025
Locomotion
Type
Type:
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Tourism Event of the Year - Bronze 2014
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Meccano Exhibition 2025
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Beamish
See the North Eastern Meccano Society display at Beamish.
Dates
- From:
- 12 July 2025to13 July 2025
The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Museum
Bishop Auckland
Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, inviting visitors to consider how people across history have…
Dates
- From:
- 19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024
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