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  1. Walworth Birds of Prey

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    Walworth Birds of Prey

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    Walworth

    Walworth Castle Birds of Prey specialises in offering fantastic falconry experiences and daily flying displays. The centre is set within the stunning grounds of Walworth Castle.

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  1. Bishop Trevor Gallery auckland tower

    Add Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project: To open June 2021 to your Itinerary

    Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project: To open June 2021

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    Bishop Auckland

    The gallery will house a special programme of exhibitions, bringing fine art to Bishop Auckland, in particular European paintings dating from 1600 to 1900. This will include masterpieces on loan from private collections.

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  2. Palace Green Library Durham

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    Palace Green Library - closed to walk-in visitors until early 2021

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    Durham

    Palace Green Library, in the heart of Durham city, holds Durham University's special collections. Our galleries are open to all and display treasures spanning millennia and the globe.

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  3. elvet methodist church

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    Elvet Methodist Church

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    Durham

    Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.

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  4. Ushaw

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    Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens

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    Durham

    Ushaw is set in the beautiful Durham countryside and houses architectural gems by Augustus Pugin and his followers. This amazing venue offers conference facilities; art exhibitions; a concert and events programme; a gift shop, and a wide range of…

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  5. The Gardens, Wynyard

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    The Gardens, Wynyard

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    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.

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    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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  6. Causey Arch and Picnic Area

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    Causey Arch and Picnic Area

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    Stanley

    Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.

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  7. Durham Cathedral Tower open to the public

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    Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint

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    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…

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  8. Middleton in Teesdale

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    Whistle Crag (Near Middleton-in-Teesdale )

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    Middleton - in - Teesdale

    Easily accessed viewing point with stunning and wide reaching views across Teesdale.      Ideal spot to capture the typical dales landscape of the North Pennine Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty including drystone walls, scattered settlements and…

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  9. Meeting of the Waters

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    Meeting of the Waters at Abbey Bridge

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    Barnard Castle

    The Rivers Tees and Greta join together at a local beauty spot called “The Meeting of the Waters” not far from the elegant Rokeby Hall and Gardens in Teesdale.   The Teesdale Way public footpath can be accessed on the south side of Abbey Bridge…

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  10. st johns

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    Durham

    St John’s draws together people of all ages and backgrounds to follow Christ.  

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  11. The Bowes Museum Durham

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    A couple's luxury escape to the countryside

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    Experience the true treasures of Teesdale as you criss-cross the stunning river valley vistas that meander around the River Tees.

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  12. The Bowes Museum 
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    The Bowes Museum

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    Barnard Castle

    An iconic building and Museum set in the vibrant market town of Barnard Castle in the midst of Teesdale, housing outstanding collections of European fine and decorative art.

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020We're Good To Go
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  13. Holmside Park Soft play Durham

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    Chester-le-Street

    Holmside Park, a newly refurbished 50 acre adventure park in Durham.  Full of adventure, play and family fun for those 1 yrs+. Indoor and outdoor play with an array of all-weather activities.

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  14. Apollo Pavilion

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    Apollo Pavilion

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    Peterlee

    An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation.   It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…

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  15. Waterfall at Gibson's Cave, situated nearby to Bowlees Visitor Centre

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    Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave

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    Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales.   The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”.   Close to Bowlees Visitor…

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  16. St Margaret of Antioch Church

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    St. Margaret of Antioch Church

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    Durham

    St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.

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  17. East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre

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    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.

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  18. Durham Cathedral Tower Reopening

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    Durham Cathedral Tower - temporarily closed

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    Durham City

    Durham Cathedral Towers
    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Towers. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.

    Visitors can…

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    Add Carricks Picnic Area to your Itinerary

    Carricks Picnic Area

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    Picnic Site

    Edmundbyers

    Riverside picnic area.

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