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Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Forest
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021

- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017

- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016

- Visit England VAQAS 2021
The Story
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
South Road, Durham
The Story offers a gateway to the history of County Durham and its people. Bringing together our diverse collections of records and objects for the first time, The Story charts thousands of years of everyday life in the county.
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.
Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
Type
Type:
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…
Blackton Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Blackton Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
The Spa at Wynyard
Type
Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Wynyard
Melt away stress and ease worries in the soothing surroundings of our award-winning Spa.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017

- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Cowshill
*Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021

- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017

- Visit England Code of Practice 2017
- Visit England VisitEngland Hidden Gem 2016

- Visit England Best Told Story 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025

- Visit England VAQAS 2021
Grassholme Waterside Park Fishery
Type
Type:
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.
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…
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 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The Spanish Gallery is unique in Britain, telling the story of the Spanish Golden Age in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Awards
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
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.
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

- Visit England VAQAS 2021
Durham Cricket
Type
Type:
Sports Ground
Chester-le-Street
Banks Homes Riverside Stadium is a world class sporting and events venue which regularly attracts visitors from all over the world.
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.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024

- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
With three permanent rooms and one temporary exhibition space on the ground floor, the gallery explores working life in the coal mines through original artefacts and artworks by prominent mining artists such as Tom McGuinness and Norman Cornish.
Awards
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
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 the Pugin family. This amazing venue offers a wide variety of activities, events and exhibitions - something for all ages!
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

- Visit England VAQAS 2021
Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Durham City
Visitors to Wharton Park in Durham City can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app, a free app which can be downloaded for both Android and iPhone.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Type
Type:
Theatre
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 a library with free internet access and local history…
Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
The Bowes Museum Shop
Type
Type:
Shop
Barnard Castle
Explore our shop, where you'll find the perfect souvenir or special gift. Our selection includes art books, toys, crafts, beautiful cards, and tasty confectionery. We also offer handmade jewellery and ceramics, allowing you to take home a unique…
Balderhead Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
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.


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