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Easington Colliery Nature Reserve
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Nature Reserve
Near Easington Colliery
The site of the former Easington Colliery has been designated as a local nature reserve and has good car parking facilities very close to the coastal footpath.
Hall Hill Farm
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Farm
Lanchester
Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous National Farm Attraction of the Year Award 2017
Auckland Castle - The Auckland Project
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Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint
Durham
Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre. A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned west…
Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library
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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
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
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Type:
Museum
Cowshill
*Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed throughout the 2024 season.
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
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 Augustus Pugin and his followers. 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
Grassholme Observatory
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Observatory / Planetarium
nr Mickleton
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Let our lead astronomer guide you to understand the wonders of planets…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020
Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats
Type
Type:
Boat Trip
Durham City
The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges and evening cruises with a difference twelve months of the year.
Old Durham Gardens
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Type:
Garden
Durham
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Elvet Methodist Church
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Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.
St Cuthbert's North Road
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Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/
Terris Novalis Sculpture
Type
Type:
Public Art
Consett
This sculpture consists of two measuring instruments; a theodolite and an engineer's level, reproduced twenty times life size, standing approximately six metres tall. Made from stainless steel and supported on animal feet, this work is visible for…
Durham Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Durham City
Local history museum housed in historic church near cathedral. Tells the story of Durham from 10thC to present day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop.
The Gardens, Wynyard
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Type:
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
The Rising at Raby Castle
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Type:
Castle / Fort
Staindrop
The Rising is a highly ambitious development from Raby Castle – the first destination of its kind in the North. Think acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage buildings, reimagined gardens, stylish shopping and local food that’s as fresh…
North Road Methodist Church
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Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.
St Oswald's Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral city of Durham.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
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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.