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Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Peterlee
Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Seaham Harbour Marina
Type
Type:
Marina
Seaham
The multi award-winning Seaham Marina is County Durham's one and only marina. The marina provides facilities for 96 boats and is home to a fantastic selection of local businesses. From cafes serving delicious homemade cakes to physiotherapy and…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Blast Beach
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Seaham
The Durham Coast is well known for its spectacular wildflowers. Some of the fields at Blast Beach are among the best places to enjoy them, with plants like bloody cranesbill, dyer’s greenweed and devil’s-bit scabious creating a riot of colour in the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Limekiln Gill is a Local Nature Reserve which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified and a Special Area of Conservation within Durham Heritage Coast.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast
Type
Type:
Walking
Seaham
The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Dalton Park Outlet & Outdoors
Type
Type:
Shopping Centre
Seaham
The biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East, with over 65 outlet shops, 10 cafes & restaurants and 7 screen cinema.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing
Type
Type:
Art and Craft Activity
Dalton le Dale, Seaham
At Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, whether you want to learn how to forage for wild food, weave a willow basket, learn more about the farm on a guided farm tour, find your rhythm at a drum circle, howl at the full moon,…
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Easington Colliery Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Near Easington Colliery
The site of the former Easington Colliery has been designated as a local nature reserve and has good car parking facilities very close to the coastal footpath.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Hartlepool
Blackhall Rocks is a Local Nature Reserve and picnic area within Durham Heritage Coast and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Part Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Hesleden Dene Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Hesleden
The reserve has exceptional natural exposures of magnesian limestone eroded to produce impressive outcrops with many caves and fissures. Hesleden Dene is best visited in spring for the woodland flora and autumn for the fungi and turning leaves.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Eleven-O-One
Type
Type:
Public Art
Seaham
Tommy is a statue of a Great War soldier by artist Ray Lonsdale. Displayed close to Seaham war memorial, on Terrace Green by the seafront in Seaham, County Durham. It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat,…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Apollo Pavilion
Type
Type:
Public Art
Peterlee
An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation. It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is much to explore and discover here with easy to follow paths, stunning scenery, poetry, artworks and plenty more.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Horden
This coastal site has impressive views to the north and south. On a clear day, you will be able to see all the way to North Yorkshire.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Horden Colliery Heritage Centre
Type
Type:
Museum
Horden
Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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Nose’s Point Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Near Seaham
The sea has played a key role in the way Nose’s Point looks and the plants and animals found here, the magnesian limestone bedrock, laid down in an ancient sea, has given rise to a rare form of grassland with unique populations of plants and animals…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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RSPB Saltholme
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Middlesbrough
RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
- From:
- 1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023
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Blackhall Rocks & Cross Gill Nature Reserve
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Blackhall Colliery
This coastal site is as important for both its geology and wildlife. The cliffs and coastal area feature natural exposures of reef-limestone, set down 250 million years ago in the waters on the ancient Zechstein Sea, glacial boulder clays and beds…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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The EDAN Gallery
Type
Type:
Gallery
Seaham
The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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