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Your search returned: 54 results! | Ankers House | |  | An anchorage attached to the church with displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times. Model of Anchorites' living quarters. | The Parish Centre, Church Chare,
Chester-le-Street,
DH3 3QB
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| Auckland Castle Deer Shelter | |  | Home of the Bishop of Durham, earliest parts date from the 12thC. Staterooms and chapel open to visitors, 18thC deer shelter. |
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7NP
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| Beamish Cottage Gardens | |  | A hardy perennial nursery and wildlife garden in a beautiful location in the Beamish Valley . Advice on wildlife gardening. Hardy plant sales. | Plane Tree Farm, Beamish Burn,
Stanley
DH9 0RL
T:(01207) 284142 || F:(0191) 487 5340
W:http://www.beamishcottagegardens.co.uk/
E:wardenplanetree@aol.com |
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| Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum | |  | Visit the town, colliery village, working farm, Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway, recreating life in the North East in the early 1800s and 1900s. |
Beamish
DH9 0RG
T:(0191) 370 4000 || F:(0191) 370 4001
W:http://www.beamish.org.uk/
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| Bishop Auckland Discovery Centre | |  | Exhibition space raising awareness and interpreting arts and history. Regular changing exhibition programme and permanent displays about the history of Bishop Auckland. | Grosvenor House, 29 Market Place ,
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7NP
T:(01388) 662666 || F:(01388) 661941
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| Bowes Castle | |  | Three-storey high stone keep, dating from 1170 and set within the earthworks of a Roman fort. | Bowes,
Barnard Castle
DL12 9HP
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| Bowlees Picnic Area and Visitor Centre | |  | The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale . There are 4 waterfalls in the site and more falls alongside a footpath to Gibsons Cave.
Visitor centre housed in a Methodist chapel. Natural history displays which include geology, landscape, archaeology, flora, vegetation and wildlife.
Visitor Centre. Bowlees, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0XE
T: (01833) 622292
F: (01833) 622292
| Picnic Area. Middleton-in-Teesdale,
Barnard Castle
DL12 0XF
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W:http://www.durham.gov.uk/
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| Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve | |  | Picturesque wooded valley. National Nature Reserve with 550 acres of natural woodland and 12 miles of footpaths. Wild flowers, woodland birds and red squirrels can be seen. | Oakerside Dene Lodge, Stanhope Chase,
Peterlee
T:(0191) 586 0004 || F:(0191) 518 2403
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| Consett to Sunderland Railway Path | |  | Twenty-mile, traffic-free cycle route, using former railway lines. Abundant flora and fauna and many works of public art. Forms part of C2C Whitehaven to Sunderland route. | Sustrans, Rockwood House,
Stanley
DH9 8AN
T:(01207) 281259 || F:(01207) 281113
W:http://www.sustrans.org.uk/
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| Crook Hall and Gardens | |  | Medieval hall with Jacobean drawing-room, turret and gallery, set in 4 acres of gardens, 2 walled gardens, a maze, a silver and white garden and Shakespeare garden. | Sidegate,
Durham
DH1 5SZ
T:(0191) 384 8028 || F:(0191) 386 4521
W:http://www.crookhallgardens.co.uk/
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| Diggerland | |  | An adventure park based on diggers where children of all ages can ride and drive diggers. A wonderful place for family fun. | Riverside Industrial Estate, Langley Park,
Durham
T:(08700) 344437 || F:09012 010300
W:http://www.diggerland.com/
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| Durham Castle | |  | Castle founded in 1072, Norman chapel dating from 1080. Kitchens and great hall dated 1499 and 1284 respectively. Fine example of motte-and-bailey castle. | Saint Mary-le-Bow, North Bailey,
Durham
DH1 3ET
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| Durham Coast | |  | A dramatic landscape of beaches, cliffs and headlands this unique limestone coastline containing rare fauna and flora has recently been designated a Heritage Coast. | White lea Farm, Easington,
Peterlee
SR8 3UX
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| Durham Heritage Centre and Museum | |  | Museum of local history which tells the story of Durham from the 10thC to the present-day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop. | Saint Mary-le-Bow, North Bailey,
Durham
DH1 3ET
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| Durham Light Infantry Museum and Durham Art Gallery | |  | Museum tells the 200-year story of Durham 's famous Regiment. Art Gallery has changing exhibition programme. Please ring for free exhibition and events brochure. | Aykley Heads,
Durham
DH1 5TU
T:(0191) 384 2214 || F:(0191) 386 1770
W:http://www.durham.gov.uk/dli
E:dli@durham.gov.uk |
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| Eggleston Hall Gardens | |  | Old established gardens growing many species of plants. Vegetable garden with organically-grown vegetables for sale in season, also trees, shrubs, hardy perennials and herbs. | Garden Cottage, Eggleston,
Barnard Castle
DL12 0AG
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| Escomb Saxon Church | |  | The Saxon church at Escomb is one of the finest in England . It dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. For guided tours please ring in advance. | Escomb,
Bishop Auckland
DL14 7ST
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| Gaunless Valley Visitor Centre | |  | Visitor Centre celebrating over 600 years of an industrial community. | The Stag's Head, The Slack, Butterknowle,
Bishop Auckland
DL13 5HU
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| Hamsterley Forest | |  | Hamsterley is a 5,000 acre mixed woodland open to the public all year. Facilities include a forest drive, woodland walks, cycle routes (hire available) and picnic areas. | Forest Enterprise, Redford, Hamsterley Forest ,
Bishop Auckland
DL13 3NL
T:(01388) 488312 || F:(01388) 488581
W:http://www.forestry.gov.uk/
E:robin.lofthouse@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
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| Hardwick Country Park | |  | A former landscape garden designed by James Paine in the 18thC. Contains the remains of several follies and the serpentine lake. | Sedgefield,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS21 2EH
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| Harperley POW Camp | |  | Harperley POW camp is a modern history museum including a 1940s tearoom, farm shop, garden centre, children's play area and 34 pitch touring caravan site. | Fir Tree,
Crook
DL15 8DX
T:(01388) 767098 || F:(01388) 768713
W:http://www.powcamp.com/
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| High Force Waterfall | |  | High Force is the most majestic of the waterfalls on the River Tees. The falls are only a short walk from a bus stop, car park and picnic area. | Forest-in-Teesdale, Middleton-in-Teesdale,
Barnard Castle
DL12 0QG
T:(01833) 640209 || F:(01833) 640963
W:http://www.rabycastle.com/
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| Houghall College | |  | Extensive gardens used as a horticultural training resource from Houghall College . Features include glasshouses, woodland garden and general display gardens. | Houghall,
Durham
DH1 3SG
T:(0191) 375 4700 || F:(0191) 386 0419
W:http://www.edhcc.ac.uk/
E:enquiry@edhcc.ac.uk |
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| Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum | |  | 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction'. Most complete lead mining site in Great Britain . Mine Tours , hands on exhibitions, walks, shop and cafe. National Award Winning. | Weardale, Cowshill,
Bishop Auckland
DL13 1AR
T:(01388) 537505 || F:(01388) 537617
W:http://www.durham.gov.uk/killhope
E:killhope@durham.gov.uk |
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| Locomotion The National Railway Museum at Shildon | |  | Locomotion, the National Railway Museum . Free admission. View over 60 vehicles and the children's play area and interactive displays. Retail and catering available. |
Shildon
DL4 1PQ
T:(01388) 772000 || F:(01388) 777999
W:http://www.nrm.org.uk/html/locomotion/index.asp
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| Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre | |  | Forty-hectare nature reserve with nature trail, bird hides, observatory, woodland, ponds, meadow, lake and river. Visitor centre and coffee shop. | Durham Wildlife Trust, Witton-le-Wear,
Bishop Auckland
DL14 0AG
T:(01388) 488728 || F:(01388) 488529
W:http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/durham/
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| Newbiggin Methodist Chapel | | | Methodist chapel believed to be the oldest in continuous use and visited by John Wesley in the 1700s. Displays of primitive Methodist material and lead mining information. | Newbiggin-in-Teesdale, Middleton-in-Teesdale,
DL12 0TY
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| Otter Trust's North Pennines Reserve | |  | A branch of the famous Otter Trust. Visitors can see Asian and British otters, red and fallow deer and several rare breeds of farm animals in this 230-acre wildlife reserve. | Vale House Farm, Bowes,
Barnard Castle
DL12 9RH
T:(01833) 628339 || F:(01986) 892461
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| Raby Castle | |  | The medieval castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200-acre deer park , walled gardens, carriage collection, adventure playground, shop and tearooms. | Staindrop
Darlington
DL2 3AH
T:(01833) 660202 || F:(01833) 660169
W:http://www.rabycastle.com/
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| Rokeby Park | |  | A beautiful Palladium-style country house which was the setting for Sir Walter Scott's ballad 'Rokeby'. A unique collection of 18thC needlework and period furniture. | Rokeby,
Barnard Castle
DL12 9RZ
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| Seaton Holme | |  | Historic building, workplace and visitor centre comprising local history exhibition and art and craft displays which change on a regular basis. | Hall Walks, Easington Village,
Peterlee
SR8 3BS
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| St Mary the Virgin Church | |  | One of the finest small churches in the country. Late Saxon, early Norman. | Coast Road , Old Seaham,
Seaham
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| Stainton Pottery | | | Stainton Pottery produces a range of individual 'stoneware pottery' in a variety of glazes and visitors are able to see the Potter at work. | Tall Trees, 11 Stainton Village,
Barnard Castle
DL12 8RB
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| University of Durham Botanical Garden | |  | Botanic garden set in countryside and mature woodland. Plants from North America, Himalayas and China as well as rainforest and desert plants. Mediterranean conservatory. | Hollingside Lane,
Durham
DH1 3TN
T:(0191) 334 5521 || F:(0191) 334 6477
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| Weardale Museum and High House Chapel | |  | High House Chapel is the oldest Methodist chapel in the world in continuous weekly use since 1760. Wesley room, period cottage, local history and collection of minerals. | Ireshopeburn,
Bishop Auckland
DL13 1EZ
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W:http://www.weardalemuseum.co.uk/
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| Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool | |  | Heated open air swimming-pool with spring board, slide, toddlers pool, disabled facilities, cafe and shop. Only outdoor pool in the North Pennines. | Castle Park, Stanhope,
Bishop Auckland
DL13 2LY
T:(01388) 528466 || F:
W:http://www.woaspa.co.uk/
E:pool@woaspa.fsnet.co.uk |
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| Weardale Railway | |  | A steam (subject to availability) railway running for 8 miles between Wolsingham and Eastgate in beautiful Weardale within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. | Stanhope Station, Bondisle Way, Stanhope,
Bishop Auckland
DL13 2YS
T:0845 6001348 || F:
W:http://www.weardale-railway.org.uk/
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| Whitworth Hall Country Park | |  | Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain 's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building. | Nr Spennymoor,
Durham
DL16 7QX
T:(01388) 811772 || F:(01388) 818669
W:http://www.whitworthhall.co.uk/
E:enquiries@whitworthhall.co.uk |
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