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Auckland Palace Shop
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Shop
Bishop Auckland
Our shop, in Auckland Palace will sell a range of quality products and gifts inspired by our collection. Add to the memories of your visit and pick up a special gift or souvenir.
Walking with the Ghosts of Durham
Durham
Dare you join me for an evening walk around Durham City? A city built on seven hills and a keystone to many events throughout history.
Join me as we stroll around the beautiful landscape of the city with ever changing views of the magnificent…
The Gardens, Wynyard
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Garden
Wynyard
The Gardens at Wynyard Hall are fast becoming one of the North’s leading visitor attractions, offering a fabulous day out for couples, friends, families and groups alike.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Adventure Valley
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Theme Park
Brasside, Durham
Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park, with over 50 attractions, activities and shows.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021

- Visit England VAQAS 2021
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Durham Castle
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Castle / Fort
Durham City
Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

- Visit England VAQAS 2021
Derwent Waterside Park
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Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
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Museum
Durham City
Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.
Brancepeth Castle
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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.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
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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
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Type
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Museum
Cowshill
Killhope Lead Mining Museum is temporarily closed whilst restoration works continue. Killhope is a multi award winning Victorian lead mining museum offering a great day out for the family.
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
Durham Cathedral Museum
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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.
Cow Green Wild Brown Trout Fishery
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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.
Durham Cathedral Tours
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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours. Tours are available Monday to Saturday and last for approximately 1 hour. Tickets can be purchased from the Information Desk at the back of the Cathedral on the…
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
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Gallery
Bishop Auckland
No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition. Here you can see some of the intriguing objects and archives that The Auckland Project holds, as well as hearing some of the fascinating oral…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025

- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
The Conscious Self
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Wellness Activity
Discover The Conscious Self, an immersive wellness business rooted in the heart of nature. At The Conscious Self, we offer transformative retreats, wild sauna experiences, classes, and mindful adventures across County Durham and beyond. Whether…
Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast
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Walking
Seaham
The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…
Grassholme Waterside Park Fishery
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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.
Mining Art Gallery - The Auckland Project
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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
Dalton Park Cineworld
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Cinema
Seaham
Cineworld Multiplex Cinema chain at Dalton Park Shopping Outlet showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats.


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