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Things to Do
Search Summary
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 210
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Blanchland Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Blanchland
You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Hamsterley Forest
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Forest
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
Information point and tearoom, forest drive with children's play area. Four mile forest drive runs through the forest giving access to picnic sites along the way.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Visit England Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2017
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Wolsingham Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Wolsingham
A 5.75 mile circular walk from the village of Wolsingham with moderate climbs and breathtaking views.
Selset Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
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Fishery
Baldersdale
Selset Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.
Egglestone Abbey
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Abbey / Priory
Barnard Castle
Charming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
The Biltong Man
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Supplier Partnership Meat Producers & Butchers
Bishop Auckland
The Biltong Man Ltd ® was founded in 2012 in the quaint town of Frosterly Durham by Glenn and Terri Crookes, who wanted to produce biltong of the same or even better quality than is available in South Africa, where the manufacture of biltong has…
Escomb Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
This Route is a relatively easy 5 mile (8 1/4 km) walk that should take 2 1/2 hours taking in Escomb Saxon Church and The River Wear.
Picnic Spot - Egglestone Abbey
Type
Type:
Abbey / Priory
Bowes Village, Barnard Castle
Medieval monastic communities probably did not have much free time to enjoy picnics but the legacy they left behind in terms of beautiful abbeys and churches beckon the modern visitor. In the 13th century the Premonstratensian Canons, or “white…
A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
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Guided Tour
“A Dales Journey” is a 90 miles drive following the footsteps of John Wesley’s 1761 journey visiting five of the oldest Methodist chapels in the world.
Archer's Jersey Ice Cream
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Type:
Supplier Partnership Dairy Products & Eggs
Darlington
Our range of award winning luxury artisan ice cream is produced from our very own milk and is available in over 50 delicious flavours.
The Way of Life
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Type:
Walking Route
The Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England ’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.
Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas
Type
Type:
Guided Tour
Barnard Castle
Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our alpacas.
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse
Type
Type:
Riding/Trekking Centre
CONSETT
This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…
Picnic Spot: Rookhope
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Type:
Picnic Site
Bishop Auckland
It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…
Homefront
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Type:
Arts & Crafts Shop
Stanhope
Homefront lives on Front Street Stanhope Weardale ..Inside there is plenty of unique unusual and exciting items that will suit every pocket for both home and gifts....
Bowlees Visitor Centre
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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 Area of…
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
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
A four mile circular footpath around the shoreline of Grassholme Reservoir, providing magnificent views across the water with a picnic area and shop.
William Peat Butchers and Deli
Type
Type:
Shop
Barnard Castle
Teesdale's oldest and finest butchers selling local beef and lamb and Yorkshire pork and chicken. Deli next door has large selection of cheese, pies, meats and bread.
Drove Road Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Between Castleside and Tow Law
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles
