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Deer in forest Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve, PeterleeCastle 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.

The Courtyard and Keep of Durham Castle,Durham Castle, Durham CityDurham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour only. Opening can vary - All enquiries re guided tours should be directed Palace Green Library. Telephone 0191 334 2932 or castle.tours@durham.ac.uk.

view of Durham Cathedral from River WearDurham Cathedral, Durham CityThought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. Please check opening times before travelling.

Hart Saxon ChurchHart Saxon Church Saint Mary Magdalene, HartlepoolSt. Mary Magdalene Church has been a place of prayer and worship for hundreds of years, with its roots dating back to the Saxon Era.

St Helen Auckland Parish ChurchSt Helen Auckland Parish Church, Bishop AucklandThe 12thC church of St Helen. Daily Mass times: Sunday and Wednesday, Thursday 10:00, Monday 19:00, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 09:30.

St Hilda's Church HartlepoolSt Hilda's Church Visitor Centre, HartlepoolSt Hilda's is the parish church of the Headland. The church (a Grade 1 listed building) stands in a commanding position by the sea. It is a vibrant and living church, an impressive architectural structure and a place of great importance in the development of the Christian faith in the region and…

HMS TrincolmaleeHMS Trincomalee, HartlepoolHMS Trincomalee, built in 1817, is one of the oldest ship afloat in Europe. Come aboard for a unique experience of Navy life 2 centuries ago.

Heugh Gun BatteryHeugh Gun Battery Museum, HartlepoolThe Heugh (pronounced "Yuff") Gun Battery is a site of great significance in terms of both history and poignancy. A surviving 19thC coastal battery, complete with WW1 and WW2 modifications.

St Mary Magdalene Church ExteriorHart Village, Hart VillageThe pretty village of Hart is a must to visit, be it for a spot of lunch in an award winning traditional English pub or to discover another element of Hartlepool's history.

The Headland, HartlepoolHeadland Coastline, HartlepoolHartlepool Headland is formed on a peninsular of magnesium limestone which reaches into the north Sea. This geological make-up has created a coastline of mixed treasures.

Durham Heritage CoastDurham Heritage Coast, SeahamExperience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and magnificent flora and fauna.

Image of an information board showing Durham Cathedral and text describing the World Heritage Site at Palace Green Library.World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library, Durham CityProviding a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the visitor centre is the gateway to discovering what it is that makes Durham so significant, and what there is to see and do around the peninsula.

Old Durham GardensOld Durham Gardens, Durham CityOld Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.

A couple looking at exhibitions inside Durham Cathedral MuseumDurham Cathedral Museum, Durham CityExplore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.

HMS Trincomalee at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in HartlepoolNational Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool, HartlepoolA fascinating journey through time, set in an authentically-created historic quayside of the 1800s.

Image of Palace Green Library's exterior on a sunny day. Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library, Durham CityOver almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive collections have been growing and evolving with new books, manuscripts and archives being added every year. 

Nesbitt Dene, Blackhall CollieryNesbitt Dene, a former quarry, leads down from Nesbitt Hall to Castle Eden Dene. Nesbitt Dene has a length of 12.29 kilometres.

St Mary Magdalene's Church - Trimdon Horseshoe Arch, TrimdonThe medieval church (built in 1155) was on the pilgrim route from Whitby to Durham Cathedral. It has a Norman chancel with an unusual horseshoe arch and a Leper's window. It has a well kept churchyard, at the gate of which the Rt Hon Tony Blair Prime Minister announced the death of the Princess…

Image by Jack Turton. Stone monoliths decorated with mining paraphernalia.Kelloe Sculptures, CoxhoeThroughout Kelloe there are a number of fascinating sculptures.

Cassop Vale Nature Reserve, Old CassopCassop Vale showcases diverse wildlife, open water, lowland grassland and areas of woodland. It lies between the villages of Bowburn and Cassop, 7 km south-east of the centre of Durham. A great way to stay close to nature throughout it pleasant walks.

Thorpe Bulmer Dene, Blackhall CollieryNestled on the south side of Nesbitt’s Dene is the Bellows Burn called Thorpe Bulmer Dene. It is named from the nearby Thorpe Bulmer farm and borders Durham to Hartlepool.

Castle Eden Village, Castle EdenThe picturesque village of Castle Eden is found tucked away in the countryside to the south of Peterlee, just a short distance from Castle Eden Dene and Durham's stunning Heritage Coastline.

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  1. St Hilda's Church Visitor Centre

    St Hilda's is the parish church of the Headland. The church (a Grade 1 listed building)…

    0.06 miles away
  2. National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool

    A fascinating journey through time, set in an authentically-created historic quayside of…

    1.02 miles away
  3. Hartlepool Marina

    Hartlepool Marina is one of the most modern marina facilities in Europe, attracting…

    1.02 miles away
  1. HMS Trincomalee

    HMS Trincomalee, built in 1817, is one of the oldest ship afloat in Europe.

    Come…

    1.21 miles away
  2. Heugh Gun Battery Museum

    The Heugh (pronounced "Yuff") Gun Battery is a site of great significance in terms of…

    1.3 miles away
  3. Hart Saxon Church Saint Mary Magdalene

    St. Mary Magdalene Church has been a place of prayer and worship for hundreds of years,…

    3.85 miles away
  4. Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve

    Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary…

    7.27 miles away
  5. Holy Trinity, Wingate

    Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was…

    8.06 miles away
  6. St Mary Magdalene's Church - Trimdon Horseshoe Arch

    The medieval church (built in 1155) was on the pilgrim route from Whitby to Durham…

    9.79 miles away
  7. Durham Heritage Coast

    Experience the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its…

    11.29 miles away
  8. Kelloe Sculptures

    Throughout Kelloe there are a number of fascinating sculptures.

    11.86 miles away
  9. St Michael and All Angels Church

    We are a Grade 1 listed building, an ancient Parish Church, that has been at the centre…

    15.38 miles away
  10. Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

    Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996…

    15.75 miles away
  11. Old Durham Gardens

    Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens…

    15.83 miles away
  12. St. Andrew’s Chilton Moor

    Originally dedicated in 1876 and designed by renowned architect George Gilbert Scott…

    16.02 miles away
  13. St John's Methodist Church

    St John's Methodist Church

    Traditional Sunday service with a warm and welcoming congregation.  Regular midweek…

    16.13 miles away
  14. St Giles Church

    St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years.…

    16.35 miles away
  15. Adventure Valley

    Discover a world of family adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest…

    16.42 miles away
  16. Durham University Botanic Garden

    Set in countryside and mature woodland. Plant collections from North America, Himalayas…

    16.46 miles away
  17. Elvet Methodist Church

    Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market…

    16.5 miles away
  18. Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

    Sunderland's history under one roof, dating from 1846 there are so many exhibits to keep…

    16.5 miles away
  19. St Oswald's Church

    St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral…

    16.52 miles away
  20. Sunderland Maritime Heritage

    Learn of the maritime heritage with workshop and visitor centre open to the public three…

    16.59 miles away
  21. Herrington Hill Nature Reserve

    Extensive area of magnesium limestone grassland with classic indicator species that…

    16.67 miles away
  22. Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

    The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham…

    16.69 miles away
  23. Christchurch Durham

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for…

    16.7 miles away
  24. Finchale Priory

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

    16.71 miles away
  25. Bertie's Play Village

    Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children,…

    16.72 miles away
  26. Durham University Oriental Museum

    Explore Ancient Egypt and Western Asia, the Himalayas, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast…

    16.73 miles away
  27. Sunderland Bridge

    Sunderland Bridge

    Sunderland Bridge dates back to the 14th century and the woodland clustered around it is…

    16.73 miles away
  28. St Mary The Less Church

    The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula.…

    16.74 miles away
  29. Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the…

    16.74 miles away
  30. Durham Cathedral Tours

    Discover the hidden history of Durham Cathedral with one of our regular guided tours.…

    16.74 miles away
  31. Durham Cathedral

    Thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England, with…

    16.74 miles away
  32. Durham Cathedral Tower

    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by…

    16.74 miles away
  33. Sunderland Minster

    The Minster is a significant part of Sunderland’s heritage, dating as some suggest to as…

    16.77 miles away
  34. Historic Libraries & Archives at Palace Green Library

    Over almost two centuries since Durham University was founded, our library and archive…

    16.77 miles away
  35. World Heritage Site Visitor Centre at Palace Green Library

    Providing a perfect introduction to the Durham World Heritage Site for all ages, the…

    16.77 miles away
  36. Durham Cathedral Museum

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral…

    16.77 miles away
  37. Lord Londonderry Statue

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

    16.78 miles away
  38. St Nicholas Church

    The Church in the Marketplace of Durham City.

    16.79 miles away
  39. Durham Town Hall

    The Town Hall has been central to life in Durham city for more than 650 years.  Learn…

    16.79 miles away
  40. Durham Castle

    Durham Castle is part of the Durham City World Heritage Site. Entrance by guided tour…

    16.8 miles away
  41. Framwellgate Bridge

    Framwellgate Bridge, the oldest bridge in Durham, is one of three mediaeval arch bridges…

    16.85 miles away
  42. Crook Hall Gardens

    The medieval hall merges into a Jacobean manor house, which in turn merges into a…

    16.86 miles away
  43. Wearmouth Bridge

    Wearmouth Bridge

    A through arch bridge spanning the River Wear in Sunderland, the current bridge was…

    16.9 miles away
  44. National Glass Centre

    Discover how glass arrived in Britain, how it’s made and why Sunderland has such a rich…

    16.91 miles away
  45. Durham Mining Museum

    Spennymoor Town Hall has it’s dedicated memorial to the works and lives lost during the…

    16.91 miles away
  46. St Peter's Church

    St Peter's Church stands as one of the oldest in Britain more than 1300 years old. Built…

    16.94 miles away
  47. Monkwearmouth Station Fans Museum

    Housed in the former Monkwearmouth Station museum.  The Fans Museum has an outstanding…

    17.05 miles away
  48. North Road Methodist Church

    Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.

    17.06 miles away
  49. Mountjoy

    Rewarding climb to see Durham spread-eagled spectacularly below.

    17.1 miles away
  50. St Benet Church

    St Benet Church

    A large Catholic Church in Sunderland. 

    17.1 miles away
  51. Wharton Park

    This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across…

    17.17 miles away
  52. Waddington Street United Reformed Church

    A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We…

    17.19 miles away
  53. Durham Presbyterian Church

    Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second…

    17.2 miles away
  54. St Cuthbert's Catholic Church

    St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened…

    17.22 miles away
  55. St Cuthbert's North Road

    Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan…

    17.22 miles away
  56. Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric Church

    The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church,…

    17.22 miles away
  57. Stadium of Light

    The Stadium of Light is home to Sunderland AFC's Black Cats.  Tours are available all…

    17.27 miles away
  58. Roker Pier and Lighthouse

    Roker Pier and Lighthouse are a Grade ll listed building which opened in 1903. The…

    17.46 miles away
  59. Penshaw Monument

    One of the North East's most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in…

    17.46 miles away
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