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Things to Do with Your Dad in Durham for Father’s Day 2025
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Castles and Cascades
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Driving Route
Durham is home to some of the country’s most historic castles, iconic abbeys and landmarks. Take a step back in time with this tailor-made itinerary, discovering the dramatic castles and cascading landscapes across the county.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
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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
more than 5 miles
Adventure Valley
Type
Type:
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 Paddocks
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Farm
Bishop Auckland
Step into nature’s playground, with over 50 animals to interact with and feed in a relaxing environment.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Brancepeth Castle
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Type:
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
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
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
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020
The Gardens, Wynyard
Type
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
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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
Durham Cathedral
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Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
Durham Heritage Coast
Type
Type:
Beach
Seaham
Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.
The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Museum
Bishop Auckland
Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, inviting visitors to consider how people across history have…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
A couple's luxury escape to the countryside
Type
Type:
Driving Route
Experience the true treasures of Teesdale as you criss-cross the stunning river valley vistas that meander around the River Tees.
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…
Waddington Street United Reformed Church
Type
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Church / Chapel
Durham
A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.
Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Durham
Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public rights of way providing a range of interesting walks.
Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Witton-le-Wear
One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.
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.
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 VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
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