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  1. Feed the llamas at Adventure Valley

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 923 reviews923 reviews

    Adventure Valley

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    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.

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    • Visit England VAQAS 2019VAQAS
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  2. Finchale Priory

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    Finchale Priory

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    Durham

    The very extensive remains of a 13thC priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage.

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice 2016TripAdvisor Travellers Choice
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  3. St Laurence Church

    Pittington

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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. St Giles Church Durham City

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    Gilesgate, Durham

    St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years. See website for further information about the life of our church, from regular services to special events.  

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  5. 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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  6. Durham Brewery

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    The Durham Brewery Ltd

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    Bowburn

    Brewers of cask, keg and bottle-conditioned beer.  Durham Brewery's philosophy is simple. Beer is special; beer is interesting and although they have been continually creating award winning beers since 1994, we never get tired of experimenting…

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  7. Beamish Museum

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    A family friendly historic break in Durham

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    Looking for a historic break full of fun, facts and fantasy with the kids? Look no further than a family-friendly historic break in Durham.

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  8. Durham Museum and Heritage Centre

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    Durham Museum and Heritage Centre

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    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.

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  9. Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 111 reviews111 reviews

    Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring

    Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996 by UK Coal in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust and the City of Sunderland.

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  10. Down at the Farm

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 250 reviews250 reviews

    Down at the Farm

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    Houghton le Spring

    Award winning Farm Adventure Park for the whole family! Come and feed the lambs, hold a fluffy chick, wash Peppa the pig, meet the meerkats, cuddle cute rabbits and chicks, groom Summer the Donkey. Seasonal attractions and rides galore!

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  11. 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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  12. St Nicolas Church

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    St. Nicholas Church

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    Durham

    The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.

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  13. Bertie's Play Village

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    Bertie's Play Barn

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    Family Activity Centre

    Durham City

    A bigger and better stay and play for winter, a real adventure for growing minds! Children 0 - 8 can enjoy interactive play & games, experience fun and learn through role-playing in our interactive village.

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    Durham Town Hall - temporarily closed

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    Historic Site

    Durham City

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years. A recent makeover complete with new interpretation, interactive information points, short films and audio guides all combine to bring this stunning building, and the…

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  15. Christchurch Durham

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    Christchurch Durham

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    Durham City

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.

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  16. st cuthbert church north road

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    St Cuthbert's North Road

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

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

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  17. Lord Londonderry Statue

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    Lord Londonderry Statue

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    Historic Site

    Durham City

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

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