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How to explore Durham more sustainably
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- Proximity: Within 10 miles of Bishop Auckland
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Great Aycliffe Way
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Walking Route
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
The original route of the Great Aycliffe Way was compiled in 1998 to commemorate 50 years since the designation of the new town of Newton Aycliffe. A second route was added to the South of the original in 2008 to take the rest of the residential…
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
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Theatre
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café, and a library with free internet access and local history…
The Spanish Gallery - The Auckland Project
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Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The Spanish Gallery tells a story of Golden Age Spanish art during the 16th and 17th centuries, exploring how its artists expressed the tension between man’s yearning for eternity and the self-evident transience of life.
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
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Golf Course
Durham
Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.
Bishop Trevor Gallery - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
The gallery houses a special programme of exhibitions, bringing fine art to Bishop Auckland, in particular European paintings dating from 1600 to 1900. This will include masterpieces on loan from private collections.
DLI Collection at Sevenhills
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Military
Spennymoor
The Durham Light Infantry Collection has moved to Sevenhills at Spennymoor. The dedicated research and study area is open by appointment Tuesday and Thursdays, 10 am – 3 pm. Appointments can also be made to view objects. The DLI medal collection is…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Spennymoor
The Gallery houses a permanent collection of art, including paintings by Norman Cornish, as well as being host to at least six exhibitions a year.
Bishop Auckland to Weardale Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
An undulating circular route the length of Weardale with sharp climbs. 65 miles.
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England
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Event Venue
Bishop Auckland
From daylight to starlight watch legends come to life in a thrilling tale told on an epic scale - 2,000 years in the making. Unique in the UK, this world-class performance takes place on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage complete with its own lake and…
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.
Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Shildon
Discover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.
Willington - Bishop Auckland Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Near Crook
An easy 11 mile route passing Auckland Castle and Binchester Roman Fort.
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Type
Type:
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café and library with free internet access and local history…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021
Durham Mining Museum
Type
Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the mining period across County Durham. Events cover mining in the Northern part of England i.e. County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Westmorland and the…
A Walk in the Park
Type
Type:
Walking
Bishop Auckland
A new map of the Deer Park has been created with three suggested walks. From a short walk around the inner park to a 4.6 km trail spanning the wider parkland.
Brancepeth Castle
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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
Auckland Castle Shop
Type
Type:
Shop
Bishop Auckland
Our shop, in Auckland Castle will sell a range of quality products and gifts inspired by our collection. Add to the memories of your visit and pick up a special gift or souvenir.
Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
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Type:
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Tower is the perfect place to get a feel for The Auckland Project, the stunning setting, and to pick up everything you’ll need for your day of exploration.
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…
The Castle Chare Fountain
Type
Type:
Landmark
Bishop Auckland
A 19th century water fountain built by a movement against alcohol has been returned to its former glory as part of a heritage project.
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