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One of England's most impressive Mediaeval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord barnards family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Also deer park, walled gardens, coach and carriage collection, woodland adventure playground, picnic area, tearooms and gift shop.Open:Easter:…
Distance: 8.3 miles away

Founded in 1093, this magnificent Norman cathedral is the shrone of St Cuthbert and one of the great architectural experiences in Europe. Together with the adjacent castle, it is a World Heritage site.Cathedral Opening Times & PricesMonday ‐ Saturday 9.30am ‐ 6.15pm, Sun 12.30pm ‐ 5pm, extended…
Distance: 8.3 miles away

Britain&8217;s Best Museum Period Living & Traditional Homes &8216;2005 Best of British Awards&8217; and &8216;Living Museum of the Year 2004&8217; Good Britain Guide, Beamish is one of the region&8217;s leading tourist attractions. It vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

World's oldest exisiting railway, originally opened in 1725. 3 mile steam passenger railway between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield. Loco and carriage collection and Britiain's oldest engine shed built in 1854.Open: Daily 10am ‐ 5pmTrain Times: Summer Sunday, Bank Holiday Monday and Wednesday…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

New attraction planned to open July 2004. Steam railway running 5 miles beside the River Wear between Wolsingham and Stanhope in the Durham Dales.Open: Planned to open 17 July then open daily until 3 Oct. Also open 4,5,11,12,18,19, 26‐31 Dec and 1 and 2 Jan…
Distance: 10.2 miles away

We are the only UKPSF Accredited Paintball Venue in the North East near to Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham, making us ideal for Newcastle Stag Parties and Hen activity days out.Our vast site is split into themed zones and is ideal for Corporate and Teambuilding events, where you can…
Distance: 12.2 miles away

Once principal country residence of the Prince Bishops and now the official residence of the Bishop of Durham. The staterooms and chapel, one of the largest private chapels in Europe are open to the public. Adjacent Bishops Deer Park with 18th Century Deer House.Open: CastleEaster…
Distance: 4.5 miles away

Imposing Norman stronghold, now extensive ruins standing high above the River Tees. Inclusive audio tour.Open: 1 April ‐ 30 Sept, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 6pm.1 to 31 Oct, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 4pm.1 Nov ‐ 31 March open Thursday to…
Distance: 13.3 miles away

Dating from 1072, one of England's largest surviving Norman castles and grandest Romanesque palaces. Seat of the Price Bishops until 1832 and now part of a World Heritage Site. Housing University College, Durham Universitys Foundation College, it is a conference, banqueting and holiday centre in vacations.Open:…
Distance: 8.4 miles away

Medieval, Marvellous and Magnificent One of the largest and most impressive of English medieval castles, Raby Castle, in County Durham, Northumbria, provides a wonderful day out for all the family.Wonder at its towers, turrets, embattled walls, interiors and artworks from the Medieval, Regency and Victorian periods.See the herds…
Distance: 8.3 miles away

The Salvin family home since 1402, Croxdale is now seen as an 18th Century re‐casing of an earlier Tudor building. Mid‐Georgian rooms with Rococo ceilings, private chapel and fine gardens.Open: House by Appointment OnlyTuesday and Wednesday from first Tuesday in may to second Wednesday in July,…
Distance: 7.3 miles away

Darlington Railway Centre & Museum is located on the 1825 route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the world's first steam‐worked public railway. The site encompasses three significant Stockton & Darlington Railway buildings of the 1830s50s: North Road Passenger Station, the Goods Shed and Hopetown Carriage Works.…
Distance: 14.4 miles away

Winner of The Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award 2003, Killhope explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Park Level Mine underground experience, Northern England's largest working water wheel and hands‐on activities. Visitor Centre with shop, cafe and World's largest Spar Box exhibition. Woodland…
Distance: 8.5 miles away

New attraction planned to open September 2004 ‐ the first ever out‐station for the National Railway Museum and the region's first branch of a national museum. It will feature a revamped Timothy Hackworth Museum together with a new 6,000 square metre single storey collections centre housing NRM…
Distance: 7.2 miles away

Studio and workshops of stained glass artist Maralyn O'Keefe. Gallery features glass, ceramics, paintings, metalwork and textiles by over 100 regional artists.Open: Monday ‐ Saturday 9am ‐ 5pm. Sunday 11am ‐ 4pm.…
Distance: 10.7 miles away

Riverside site operated by Derwentside District Council. Woodland walk, plenty of space for children and refurbished play area featuring exciting play equipment. Visitor Infromation and shop.Open: Telephone for details.…
Distance: 10.7 miles away

At Fowlers Yard visitors can see artists and craftspeople at work and purchase hand made arts and crafts. Creative processes include glassmaking, painting, micro‐brewing, textile art, embrioderycostume making, design photography and metal furniture making.Open: Daily Tuesday ‐ Saturday 10.30am ‐ 5.30pm saturday 5pm.Hart Interior DesignTuesday ‐…
Distance: 8.4 miles away

Barnard Castle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01833 630267 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Barnard Castle Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

Beamish Park Golf Club ‐ golf course in Stanley, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐370 1984 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Beamish Park Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

Swimming pool at Belle Vue Swimming Centre in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 218161 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

Birtley Golf Club ‐ golf course in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐410 2207 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Birtley Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 14.5 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Birtley Snooker Club in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐410 8750 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 14.6 miles away

Swimming pool at Birtley Swimming Baths in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐433 5775 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 14.3 miles away

Exhibitionevents space with changing exhibition programme featuring displays of local interest, including arts and heritage. Permanent exhibition on history of Bishop Auckland.Open: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am ‐ 4pm.Check opening hours before visiting.…
Distance: 4.4 miles away

Bishop Auckland Golf Club ‐ golf course in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01388 602198 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Bishop Auckland Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 4.9 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Bishop Snooker & Social Club in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Contact venue on 01325 380884 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 4.4 miles away

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Durham, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐378 0075 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 4.5 miles away

C Cooper & Sons Amusements ‐ Amusement Park in Ferryhill, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01740651355 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 7.9 miles away

Chester Le Street Golf Club ‐ golf course in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐388 3218 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Chester Le Street Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 12.6 miles away

Hot Air Balloons at Cloud Nine Balloon Co in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 560304 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

Consett & District Golf Club ‐ golf course in Consett, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01207 505060 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Consett & District Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 11 miles away

Crocodillos Nightclub in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 0191‐389 2898 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 12.5 miles away

Crook Golf Club ‐ golf course in Crook, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01388 762429 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Crook Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 0.9 miles away

Cube Nightclub in Spennymoor, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01388 420450 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 6 miles away

Bowling at Darlington & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd in Darlington, County Durham. Contact venue on 01325485414 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 14.4 miles away

Darlington Golf Club ‐ golf course in Darlington, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01325 355324 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Darlington Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 14.2 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Darlington Snooker Club in Darlington, County Durham. Contact venue on 01325 241388 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 14.7 miles away

Swimming pool at Durham Baths in Durham, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐384 3143 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 8.6 miles away

Purpose built Visitor Centre in Weardale with Tourist Information, craft businesses, tea room and Durham Dales Garden. Enhanced site interpretationvisitor information. Occasional events.Open: Until 28 March, Monday ‐ Friday 10am ‐ 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am ‐ 4pm, 29 March ‐ 31 Oct, daily 10am…
Distance: 10.5 miles away

Gardens used as horticultural students' training grounds include formal beds, water garden, arboretum and woodland garden. Plant Centre. Coffee Shop.Open: Daily 10am ‐ 4pm.…
Distance: 8.6 miles away

Escapade Nightclub in Darlington, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01325 460057 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 14.8 miles away

The very extensive remains of a 13th‐century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral. Beautifully sited by the River Wear, it can be reached from Durham via a delightful riverside…
Distance: 11.3 miles away

Held at St Catherine's Community Centre, Market Place Crook, Co. Durham. The Centre faces the Market and is just behind the bus stop. There is a small carpark in front of the Hall.Every Tuesday there is an event held in the Centre. On the first and third Tuesday…
Distance: 0.4 miles away

5000 acre Forestry Commission woodland with forest drive, orienteering course, forest and riverside walks, Visitor Centreforest shop and cycling and pony trekking facilities. Tea room and adventure play area.Open: ForestThroughout the year dawn to dusk.Visitor CentreEaster to Oct weekdays 10am ‐ 4pm, weekends 11am ‐ 5pm.Other…
Distance: 6 miles away

Play Bingo at Hippodrome Bingo in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01388 602121 for opening times, entrance costs, Bingo membership information and prize money.…
Distance: 4.7 miles away

Hobson Golf Club ‐ golf course in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01207 270941 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Hobson Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

Hobson Golf Course ‐ golf course in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01207 270790 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Hobson Golf Course golf courseclub.…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

The Arboretum at Houghall is situated on the outskirts of Durham City and houses a superb collection of shrubs and trees from around the world. Visitors can enjoy the educational aspects of this unique beautiful environment offered by our greatest natural asset. Houghall College has one…
Distance: 8.6 miles away

2.5 miles trail along wooded lands and tracks in attractive countryside, with wildlife and historic interest.Open: Call for details…
Distance: 8.6 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Houghton Snooker Club in Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear. Contact venue on 0191‐584 5829 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 14.6 miles away

Bowling at Kascada Bowl in Durham, . Contact venue on 01913830300 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 8.5 miles away

Last Man Standing Paintball has recently opened 6miles from Durham City centre. Ideal for Family outings, Birthday parties, Stag and Hen doos, Team Building and simply for fun days out We have six unique game zones each with a huge variety of game type scenarios including odd ball,…
Distance: 0.7 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Lumley Snooker & Social Club in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐389 2004 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 12 miles away

Mason Amusements ‐ Amusement Park in Darlington, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01325486408 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 14.9 miles away

Mount Oswald Manor & Golf Course ‐ golf course in Durham, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐384 8941 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Mount Oswald Manor & Golf Course golf courseclub.…
Distance: 7.6 miles away

N B Mason amusements Ltd ‐ Amusement Park in Chester Le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01914102132 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 14.6 miles away

Oak Leaf ‐ golf course in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01325 310820 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Oak Leaf golf courseclub.…
Distance: 9.3 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Q Club in Chester le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on 0191‐389 0200 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 12.3 miles away

Quicksilver Amusements ‐ Amusement Park in Chester Le Street, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01913883431 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractionsrides available at this park.…
Distance: 12.4 miles away

Ramside Golf Club ‐ golf course in Durham, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 0191‐386 9514 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Ramside Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 11.2 miles away