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  1. Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Durham Presbyterian Church

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    Durham

    Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second service, there is an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting over tea in a member’s home. Please do join us, we’d love to see you at any of our…

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  2. METHODIST CHURCH DURHAM

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    North Road Methodist Church

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    Durham

    Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.

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  3. 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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  4. waddington street united reformed church

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    Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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    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.

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  5. st johns

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    St John's Church

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    Durham

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

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  6. Crushed Chilli Gallery

    Durham City

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  1. Durham Cathedral Tower open to the public

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    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…

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  2. Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Durham

    Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  3. Lord Londonderry Statue

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    Lord Londonderry Statue

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    Durham City

    Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.

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  4. st oswalds church

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    Durham

    St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral city of Durham.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  5. 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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  6. Indoor activity area

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    Littleburn industrial estate, Langley Moor

    Open seven days a week, offering messy play Monday's, Wednesday's and Friday's at 10am.

    Summer passes are also available until 6/9/21. 

    Take a look at our Facebook page for differnet themes taking place - https://www.facebook…

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  7. coached sports session Durham city Wharton park family fun

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    Wharton Park

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    Durham City

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and cafe, play area for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games…

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  8. External image of Crook Hall and Gardens

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 974 reviews974 reviews

    Crook Hall Gardens

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    Durham City

    The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a Georgian town house, reflecting its development over the centuries. The Hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning 10-acre gardens, paddock and fields,…

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  9. Palace Green Library Exterior Durham

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 122 reviews122 reviews

    Palace Green Library

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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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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  10. st cuthbert church north road

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    St Cuthbert's North Road

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    Durham

    Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/​​​​​​​ 

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  11. The Courtyard of Durham Castle, showing the Gatehouse and Great Hall and Garden Stairs

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1316 reviews1316 reviews

    Durham Castle

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    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.

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    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS

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  12. Entrance to Oriental Museum

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    Durham University Oriental Museum

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    Museum

    Durham City

    Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia all in one museum.  The Oriental Museum is devoted to the art and archaeology of the great cultures of North Africa and Asia.

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    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2015Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended 2015North East England Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Highly Commended
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2018Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  13. Photography Workshop with Gary Lintern

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    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…

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  14. A gold cross pendant with arms inlaid with precious stones.

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    Durham Cathedral Museum

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    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.

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    The Durham Miners' Gala returns this July to Durham City but did you know as well as "The Big Meeting" there's lots of ways across the county to celebrate our proud mining heritage.   

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