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A Day at The Story Durham
Things to Do
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Number of results: 159
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less than 0.5 miles
Hardwick Park
Type
Type:
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Sedgefield
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year.…
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
less than 2 miles
St Edmund's Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Sedgefield
St Edmund's Church is over 750 years old with a 30m high Norman Tower visible for miles, Elizabethan woodwork and many outstanding features.
The Manor House
Sedgefield
less than 5 miles
Aycliffe Nature Park
Type
Type:
Parkland / Woodland Garden
Newton Aycliffe
Aycliffe Nature Park is located to the east of Newton Aycliffe, where a disused railway line crosses under the A167 and is accessed either via Groat Drive or from Travellers Green. The site of Ayciffe nature park is wholly owned by Great Aycliffe…
more than 5 miles
Nose’s Point Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Near Seaham
The sea has played a key role in the way Nose’s Point looks and the plants and animals found here, the magnesian limestone bedrock, laid down in an ancient sea, has given rise to a rare form of grassland with unique populations of plants and animals…
Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace 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
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
North Road Methodist Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.
Blackhall Rocks & Cross Gill Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Blackhall Colliery
This coastal site is as important for both its geology and wildlife. The cliffs and coastal area feature natural exposures of reef-limestone, set down 250 million years ago in the waters on the ancient Zechstein Sea, glacial boulder clays and beds…
Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
Type
Type:
Walking Routes
Newbiggin
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…
Bowlees Picnic Area
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Newbiggin
The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale. There are 4 waterfalls in the site and more falls alongside a footpath to Gibson's Cave.
Whistle Crag (Near Middleton-in-Teesdale)
Type
Type:
Viewpoint
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Easily accessed viewing point with stunning and wide reaching views across Teesdale. Ideal spot to capture the North Pennines National Landscape including drystone walls, scattered settlements and open fell land to the far horizon.
The Auckland Project - No 42 Gallery and Shop
Type
Type:
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…
St Mary's Barnard Castle with Whorlton
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Barnard Castle
St. Mary's Barnard Castle with Whorlton is a place of Peace, Worship and Spirituality situated in the Heart of Teesdale.
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.
Seaham Harbour Marina
Type
Type:
Marina
Seaham
The multi award-winning Seaham Marina is County Durham's one and only marina. The marina provides facilities for 96 boats and is home to a fantastic selection of local businesses. From cafes serving delicious homemade cakes to physiotherapy and…
Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church, conveniently located in Durham City Centre.
Eleven-O-One
Type
Type:
Public Art
Seaham
Tommy is a statue of a Great War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. Displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham. It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat,…
Low Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.
Elvet Methodist Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham
Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.
Ankers House and St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Chester-le-Street
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
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