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  1. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton to your Itinerary

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton

    Type

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
    (5hrs) 9 miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
  2. Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Add Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coal mining arrived in this area in the 1840s with the arrival of local railways. This Railway Path once formed part of the Lambton Railway and it linked three collieries: Sherburn House Colliery, Sherburn Colliery and Sherburn Hill Colliery.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  3. Golf course at Ramside Hall Hotel

    Add Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel to your Itinerary

    Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel

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    Golf Course

    Durham

    Ramside Hall is North East England’s most exciting risk and reward golf resort. Its two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Prince Bishops' and the Cathedral, provide drama, enjoyment and excitement from the first tee to the final green.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Golf at Ramside Hall Hotel
  4. 1st edition gin

    Add WL Distillery to your Itinerary

    WL Distillery

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    Food/Drink Producer

    WL Distillery is a North East based Gin Distillery, combining our passion for gin and the great outdoors by creating authentic tasting gins made with specially selected ingredients

    Our recently released First Edition Gin inspired by our…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for WL Distillery
  5. Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

    Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access

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    Stag & Hen Party

    Fancy adding a drop of adventure into your Hen or Stag do? If you're looking for a bit of excitement and competition our Dragon Boat Tournaments are perfect. For those that would like something more relaxing, join us for a journey through Durham…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hen & Stag Parties at Adventure Access
  6. Seaham Marina

    Add Seaham - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Seaham - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Rockhouse Dene, look out for sculptures and memorials, and enjoy fabulous coastal views before stopping for a cuppa in Seaham or at the marina.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham - Connecting the Coast
  7. Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk Map

    Add Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Pity Me

    A pocket of green space surrounded on all sides by houses and businesses makes this a quiet haven in which people can walk and enjoy the fresh air. It is also a much needed area for local wildlife to take refuge from the surrounding urban area.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk
  8. The viaduct at Hawthorn

    Add Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Hawthorn

    Take a short stroll around the village or a longer ramble out to the coast and the stunning Hawthorn Dene viaduct. Stop at the village pub for refreshments.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast
  9. A wall sculpture at Easington

    Add Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    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
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk
  10. The Cafe on the Green

    Add Durham City - Churches, Chapels and Cafes Trail to your Itinerary

    Durham City - Churches, Chapels and Cafes Trail

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    DURHAM

    Stay even longer in Durham City to explore a selection of the city’s parish churches and places of worship.   Discover heritage embracing the quirky, the poignant and the charming.  Some are architectural gems.   Many display beautiful, decorative…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City - Churches, Chapels and Cafes Trail
  11. Teesdale Cheese

    Add Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences

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    Butterknowle

    Take a tour of the dairy with Allison and see where the cheese is made or be guided through a food and cheese paring with Jonathan or why not spend the day with us and try your hand at cheesemaking!

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2022Dark Sky Friendly Durham
    More info for Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences
  12. Map of Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route

    Add Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    A688, Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop is a 17 mile intermediate cycle route, mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS3.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route
  13. Sheep in a field

    Add Weardale Way to your Itinerary

    Weardale Way

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Weardale Way
  14. Manor Spa pool

    Add The Manor House Hotel Spa to your Itinerary

    The Manor House Hotel Spa

    Type

    Type:

    Spa and Relaxation

    Bishop Auckland

    At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Manor House Hotel Spa
  15. View of the golf course with a golfer in the distance. A sand bunker to the right and tree in the distance.

    Add Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel to your Itinerary

    Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel

    Type

    Type:

    Golf Course

    Gainford

    Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall gardens this enjoyable and challenging course features an abundance of natural features including rig & fur, woodland, streams and ponds.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel
  16. Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

    Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

    Type

    Type:

    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City and County Durham

    Blue Badge tourist guide with extensive knowledge of Durham Cathedral, Durham City and all the county has to offer. Bespoke guided walks of the Northern Saints Trails, and specialist cultural itineraries.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide
  17. Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    Add Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk to your Itinerary

    Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Baldersdale, Barnard Castle

    Balderhead, Blackton and Hury Reservoirs provide the backdrop to this airy walk across the high Pennine moorland of the Durham Dales.    Durham Wildlife Trust manages “Hannah’s Meadow Nature Reserve” which is one of the best examples of an upland…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk
  18. The beach banks at Crimdon

    Add Crimdon - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Connecting the Coast
  19. Causey Arch and Picnic Area

    Add Causey Arch and Picnic Area to your Itinerary

    Causey Arch and Picnic Area

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    Type:

    Picnic Site

    Stanley

    Picnic site which is home to the world’s oldest surviving single arch railway bridge.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Causey Arch and Picnic Area
  20. A child playing with bubbles at Hopetown Darlington.

    Add Hopetown Darlington to your Itinerary

    Hopetown Darlington

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    Type:

    Railway

    Darlington

    Discover Darlington's story of engineering, ideas and invention.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024VisitEngland Welcome Award
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for Hopetown Darlington
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