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Auckland Tower - The Auckland Project
Type
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.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Feb 2024to24 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
- From:
- 19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024
The Way of Love
Type
Type:
Religious Activity
The Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Stargazing in the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Stanhope
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Walking in the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Walking
Stanhope
The North Pennines have a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Near Blackhall Colliery
The sight and sound of skylarks rising above the short Magnesian Limestone grassland is very noticeable in this area. The grass is kept purposely short to encourage them.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Auckland Palace - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Palace was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Feb 2024to24 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
- From:
- 19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
North Pennines National Landscape
Type
Type:
Walking Routes
The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close-knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds,…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
North Sea Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
passing through County Durham.,
The North Sea Cycle Route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England, passing through Durham county.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
The Angel's Way
Type
Type:
Religious Activity
Traverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Middleton Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
The UK's most popular 'challenge' cycle route passes through the northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines, 'the roof of England', and then descending to the railway paths of Durham Dales.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
The Way of Learning
Type
Type:
Religious Activity
Gain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Durham Cathedral Tower
Type
Type:
Tower
Durham City
Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Tower. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.
Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Seaham
This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Durham Cathedral
Type
Type:
Cathedral / Minister
Durham City
Thought 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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Teesdale Way
Type
Type:
Walking Route
In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 92 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside. In Durham the walk spans from Langdon Beck to Piercebridge.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Walking Route
In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Forest in Teesdale
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million yrs.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2024to31 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Durham
Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Auckland Palace Deer House and Park
Type
Type:
Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2024to31 Dec 2024
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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