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Nature Reserve
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…
Spa and Relaxation
Darlington
At Hall Garth Hotel & Country Club we take your leisure time very seriously and feel that our fantastic health and fitness facilities, combined with the very highest standard of personal service will meet your every expectation.
Industrial Archaeology
Hamsterley
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace to have survived in Britain.
Nature Trail
Newton Aycliffe
West Park is situated next to Ashfield and Oakfield. Apart from a large recreation area it has a large man-made lake which is home during the day to various wild fowl. There are picnic benches situated around the sides of the bottom lake.
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was once home to the Prince Bishops of Durham, and was the place where they entertained, hunted and worshipped.
Farm
Houghton le Spring
Outdoor Farm park located in between Durham and Sunderland. Lots of outdoor play areas, bouncy pillows and farm animals to see! Cafe and picnic areas available. Open March - October. Buy your saver tickets online!
Walking Route
Ferryhill
Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves. A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.
Garden
Gateshead
Discover fine Derwent Valley views, winding paths and refreshing open spaces. Escape along the avenue and around the gardens for miles of tranquil walks and picnic spots or enjoy family fun at Strawberry Castle play area.
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.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre is small building of architectural beauty situated in Wheatley Hill cemetery. It houses a permanent exhibition of colliery village life.
Walking Route
Lanchester
This is a picnic site which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include woodland, riverside and wildflower meadow. The 0.5 mile (800m) route shown is suitable for walkers, wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.
Cookery School
Coxhoe
We make a beautiful range of delicious handmade chocolate products and we also teach chocolate making workshops.
Museum
Shildon
At Locomotion you can see highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in the world’s first railway town.
Activity Centre
Newton Aycliffe
Valhalla North is the North East's premier indoor axe & knife throwing centre!
Our instructor led sessions last for 1.5 hours and are suitable for ages 8+.
Also available for private bookings and events.
The Valkyrie mobile axe throwing trailer,…
Event Venue
Bishop Auckland
Two thousand years of history, myth and legend rush by in 90 minutes as we join young Arthur on his epic quest. Rebellions, wars, magic, majesty, celebration, and heartache are vividly portrayed in a dazzling outdoor-theatre spectacular.
Stag & Hen Party
Chester-le-Street
Being one of the major sporting venues within the North East we offer special prices for groups to attend our action packed T20 fixtures.
We have some fantastic contemporary functions rooms which lend themselves to any occasion.
Attraction
Chester-le-Street
Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily Of Lumley. You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve the mystery.
Church / Chapel
Wingate
Holy Trinity Church, Wingate was built in 1841, just 2 years after the first shaft was sunk for Wingate Grange Colliery in 1839.
Gallery
Bishop Auckland
No.42 is home to The Auckland Project’s Art, Social History Collection and Future Plans Exhibition. Here you can see some of the intriguing objects and archives that The Auckland Project holds, as well as hearing some of the fascinating oral…
Activity Centre
Spennymoor
The Axe House Spennymoor is a family fun business founded in 2020 by brothers Chris and Callum Tingle.
The Axe House was built in the 2020 lockdown and opened in August 2020. We wanted to build a unique family fun venue. We have the UK's…
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