Things to Do
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- Type: *All Activities
- Location: Vale of Durham
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Number of results: 101
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BACCANALIA
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Festival & Events Organisers
Bishop Auckland
Baccanalia produces festivals and events in South Durham, offering premier experiences in social revelry and creative entertainment. We have loads going on from Cultural Festivals to Cabaret Nights with something for everyone.
Newton Aycliffe to Shildon Loop Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
Newton Aycliffe to Shildon Loop is a 16 mile easy cycle route town to town with a rural feel on the way, on-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS1.
Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Ferryhill
Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves. A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.
Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Fishburn
Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops. A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.
Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route
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Walking Route
Durham
Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Local Wildlife Site, and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, scrub and wetland. Horses and cyclists are allowed on the cycle path.
Chester-le-Street Leisure Centre
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Leisure / Swimming Pool
Chester-le-Street
25 Metre swimming pool, learner pool, swimming lessons and aqua fit. Sauna and steam room, exercise classes, adventure play area, Fitness suite and weights room. Please ring to check times as a session system is currently in operation.
RSPB Saltholme
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Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
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…
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3
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Walking Route
Hunwick
A walk around Hunwick, New Hunwick & the river. Distance 7.5 miles.
Tow Law and Thornley Beck
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Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park Splash Pad
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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre
Chester-le-Street
The splash pad is a state-of-the-art play facility which is free to use and suitable for families from toddlers to early teens. It is the only splash pad in County Durham and replaces the old paddling pool.
Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
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Walking Route
Turn left at The Grove, Consett
A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.
Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk
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Walking Route
Wingate
One in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.
Greenwell Walk
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Walking Route
Lanchester, Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
Crux Fitness
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Wellness Retreat
Stanley
Crux Fitness provides bespoke personal training programs created to guarantee you reach your goals.
Greencroft Walk
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Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
Walk: Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walk
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Walking Route
Sedgefield
Rediscover nature with a walk through wetlands, woods and wildlife, one in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership
The Norman Cornish Art Trail
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Guided Tour
Spennymoor
Covering an approximate distance of 1.5 miles (2.4km) and a moderate 50 mins walk, The Norman Cornish Trail allows you to follow in the artist's footsteps and identify the locations of many of most iconic works.
H2O Riders
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Activity Centre
Witton-le-Wear
Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.
Trimdon Parish Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Trimdon
A 3 mile circular walk around Trimdon Parish passing mining sites of interest, a church dating from 1146 and through woodland habitat.
Bishop Auckland Trail - Short
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Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
This route is 2 3/4 miles (4 1/2 km) that is fairly easy and should only take 1 hour. It passes close to Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort.