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Boasting one of the most stunning city skylines in Europe, Durham City captivates with its characterful streets and prominent peninsula crowned with the towering sight of Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral, which together form part of a treasured UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The stunning scenery of the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty provide ample opportunity to get active in Durham’s great outdoors. Enjoy the dramatic High Force and Low Force waterfalls, traverse national walking trails, tackle woodland cycle paths in Hamsterley Forest and discover a heritage landscape at the Killhope lead mining museum. Or simply enjoy some peace and tranquility under Durham’s vast Dark Skies.

The Durham Coast is home to a dramatic stretch of designated Heritage coastline. This stretch of wild and beautiful shoreline reclaimed from the heavy industry of coal mining boasts pretty coastal towns like Seaham, with its own five-star spa retreat, a family festival, and Dalton Park, the biggest outlet shopping centre in the region giving plenty of reasons to visit.

The Vale of Durham has been shaped by the county’s rich social and industrial past. Step back in time at Beamish - The Living Museum of the North and discover the county’s pivotal role in the development of the railways at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon. Bishop Auckland is the setting for spectacular open-air show, Kynren - an epic tale of England, and 2018 sees the fruition of Auckland Castle’s exciting redevelopment.

Durham shines a light on award-winning attractions, a host of captivating museums, castles and palatial stately homes which all tell the story of the county’s fascinating past. The unique character and charm of picturesque market towns and pretty villages including Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Barnard Castle and Stanhope are just waiting to be explored. For family fun, there are great days out to be had across the county, and a year-round programme of festivals, entertainment and events.

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Contentsand how to use this guide

How to use this guide 4

Outdoors 6

Heritage 8

See & Do / Food & Drink

Durham City 10-31

Vale of Durham 32-53

Durham Dales 54-65

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This handy guide will help you make the most of your time in our amazing county. It is divided into easy-to-follow sections for attractions, activities and shops, events, visitor information and tours, transport and maps.

This year’s guide is also the place to find somewhere to eat or drink, or to find out where to buy local produce.

Look out for the Taste Durham mark, a sign of great food and service proudly displayed at eateries across the county.

We’ve included some articles on Durham its heritage and great outdoors to give you a little inspiration on what you might like to see or do during your visit. For more inspiration and itinerary ideas, visit: thisisdurham.com/inspire-me

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Durham Coast 66-73

Further Afield 74-77

Maps

County Map 42

City Centre Map 44

Events 78-79

Visitor Information 80-81

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© Visit County Durham. Published February 2018. All information correct at time of going to print. You are advised to check opening times and event dates before making plans. All photography in this publication is copyright and cannot be reproduced without permission. All images VCD unless specified. Front cover: Durham Cathedral, Beamish Museum, Raby Castle, Stargazing at Killhope, Cain Scrimgeour; Kynren, Peter Haygarth; Page 3 Durham Dales; Pages 4-5 Durham Coast; Pages 6-7 Durham Dales; Pages 8-9 © The Bowes Museum; Page 32 © The Auckland Project; Page 54 High Force; Page 66 Durham Coast; Page 64, NewcastleGateshead Quayside; Hadrian’s Wall; Cleveland Way; Angel of the North © Visit England/Visit County Durham; Pages 78-79 © Durham County Cricket ClubSPECIAL OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONSFor further information about the deals offered within this guide, or to check terms and conditions please contact the venue direct. To redeem the offer present the advert at the venue. Vouchers are issued in good faith but the Promoter is not responsible for the operator refusing to accept the voucher. The offer details were correct as of February 2018 and Visit County Durham cannot accept any responsibility in respect of changes, errors or omissions which may have occurred.* Deal specific terms & conditions:Skydive Academy: £30 off per person - discount applies to list price, any scheduled date 10,000ft Tandem Skydive - may not be combined with any other discount or agency rate.Botanic Garden, Oriental Museum, Raby Castle: Child Goes Free - one child goes free, with a full paying adult.

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OutdoorsDiscover Durham’s Great Outdoors

If you love stunning landscapes, enjoy exploring on bike or on foot, and you want to see the undiminished majesty of the night sky, Durham will leave you refreshed, revitalised and ready for your next adventure!

Get active and discover Durham’s great outdoors – the perfect destination for walking, cycling and stargazing. Follow in the footsteps of BBC Countryfile presenter Anita Rani as she charts her own ‘Stiles, Steeds and Stars’ journey across the county’s stunning scenery and natural outdoors attractions.

Head out into the Durham Dales where you can enjoy everything from a leisurely stroll to a challenging trek. A number of long-distance routes also take in the county, including the Pennine Way and C2C cycle trail. Enjoy the scenery and pretty villages en-route.

Make your way to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, home to more nationally-recognised Dark Sky Discovery Sites than any other part of the UK. Recently designated a UNESCO Global


Geopark, discover more at the award-winning Bowlees Visitor Centre. And make sure to take time out to visit High Force, one of England’s largest waterfalls.

Step out at the Durham Heritage Coast for a stroll that weaves its way through wild flowers and coastal villages, enjoying clifftop scenery along the way. While there, take a break at the lively seaside town of Seaham, with its cafes, shops, heritage centre, marina and beaches.

From countryside, city to coast, get on your bike and explore the cycle paths, disused railway lines, quiet country lanes and off-road trails that criss-cross the county. Hamsterley Forest is a magnet for mountain bikers, or let the chain take the strain with the North Pennines Electric Bike Network.

Durham is yours to explore, discover and stay a little longer.To find out more about Durham’s great outdoors and access more than 120 walking and cycling routes, visit: thisisdurham.com/outdoors


This is historyLighting up the past

Durham’s unique history blends a mix of iconic buildings, social and industrial heritage, internationally renowned collections and world-class events all waiting to be explored.

Durham’s historic UNESCO inscribed cityscape, with the cathedral, castle and architecturally striking university buildings is one of Europe’s most impressive city panoramas.

Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral, both of which form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, stand proud above the city below. The cathedral’s fascinating Open Treasures exhibit opens the doors to previously hidden spaces of its Romanesque architecture, shedding light on artefacts from the cathedral’s collection. Originally built in the 11th Century by William the Conqueror Durham Castle is now a college of Durham University. Durham City’s World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, meanwhile, tells mesmerising stories of saints and scholars.

Beyond the city lies a wealth of attractions which chart the history of the county’s evolution, and its museums and historic buildings are treasure troves waiting to be discovered. Step into the past and experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of times gone by at Beamish – The


Living Museum of the North in the Vale of Durham. You will find illustration of the nation’s industrial railway history at Locomotion – the National Railway Museum at Shildon, a Victorian railway town sited near the world’s first passenger railway. And in the Durham Dales, experience the life and work of the lead mining families of the North Pennines and venture down a 19th Century mine at Killhope.

Raby Castle and its beautiful 200-acre deer park, walled gardens and collections is one of England’s finest mediaeval castles and the internationally-important collections of fine and decorative arts housed in The Bowes Museum in the market town of Barnard Castle guarantee there’s ample to meet a variety of interests.

Taking audiences on a journey through 2000 years of history, Kynren – an epic tale of England, returns with more daring stunts, pre-show entertainment and new family pricing. The UK’s ‘must see’ action-packed live outdoor show is not to be missed.

And with many historic accommodation options throughout the county, it’s easy find out where to stay and make your own history in Durham, visit: thisisdurham.com/history


Durham CityOne of Europe’s most picturesque city panoramas dominated by a UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Site

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Adventure Valley

Discover a world of adventures at Adventure Valley, the North East’s biggest family adventure park. With over 40 attractions, activities and shows, including the UK’s biggest jumping pillow, Adventure Golf, tractor rides and animals to meet. Adventure Valley has it covered, whatever the weather, with an indoor animal FarmYard plus stacks of fun with our huge indoor play barns!Opening times: Daily, from 10am. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. See website for up-to-date information.

Brasside, Durham City DH1 5SG Tel: 0191 386 8291 www.adventurevalley.co.uk Facebook: AdventureV Twitter: @Adventure_V

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Experience the highlights of Durham City in a guided Walking Tour.Our friendly local guides will share with you fascinating historical and cultural information.Enjoy the impressive sights of iconic Durham by booking a lively and fun Group Walking Tour. Opening times: Walking Tours operate daily in all weathers. See website for further details. Tel: 07484 160177 www.arounddurhamcitytours.co.uk Facebook: Around Durham City Tours

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Botanic Garden

Our 10 hectare Botanic Garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham City. Open to the public 7 days a week, the Botanic Garden offers a wide variety of landscapes to explore and discover, with guests young and old visiting throughout the year.

Opening times: March to October 10am-5pm, November to February10am-4pm. Closed across Christmas and New Year

Durham University, Hollingside Lane, Durham City, DH1 3TNTel: 334 5518 www.durham.ac.uk/botanic.gardenFacebook: visitor.attractions

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Enjoy a unique shopping experience in one of the most remarkable, intact, monastic, vaulted undercrofts in the UK. Browse a wide range of locally-sourced products, theological books and bespoke gifts from hand-crafted jewellery to glassware inspired by Durham Cathedral. Every sale supports the Cathedral. Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9am -5.30pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm.

Durham Cathedral, Durham City DH1 3EH Tel: 0191 386 8669

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Crook Hall and Gardens

Visitors from all over the world come to share the magic of the 13th Century Hall and its idyllic English gardens. Soak up the atmosphere over a homemade cream tea in the pretty courtyard cafe and wander through the five acres of garden rooms. A short walk from the Cathedral. It’s just waiting to capture your heart.

Open all year round, Sunday-Wednesday (excluding Sundays in December)

Crook Hall & Gardens, Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA Tel: 0191 384 8028 www.crookhallgardens.co.ukFacebook: CrookHallGardens/

The Durham Light Infantry Collection has moved to Sevenhills at Spennymoor. Items from the collection are available to view preferably by prior appointment, there is also a dedicated research and study area. The DLI medal collection is available to view at Palace Green Library in Durham City.Opening times: Visit Sevenhills on a Tuesday and Thursday 10am-3pm.Sevenhills, Greenhills Business Park, Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JBEmail: [email protected]

DLI Collection at Sevenhills A Durham County Council venue

Explore the history of the Durham Light Infantry enjoying items from the collection with audio, displays and access to the medal collection on demand in the Barker Research Library.For more information and opening times see website.Palace Green, Durham City DH1 3RNTel: 0191 334 2932www.durham.ac.uk/palacegreenwww.durham.gov.ukFacebook: PalaceGreenLibraryTwitter: @PalaceGreenLib

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Durham Cathedral

A UNESCO World Heritage Site with breathtaking Romanesque architecture, exquisite stained glass, the Shrine of St Cuthbert and resting place of St Bede. Things to do include guided tours and Open Treasure, a new world-class visitor experience revealing the story of the Cathedral and its incredible collections. The Undercroft Restaurant serves tasty homemade food, opposite the Cathedral Shop. During services and special events, access may be restricted - check the Cathedral website before your visit. For group bookings and facility hire contact 0191 386 4266 or [email protected]. Entrance to Durham Cathedral is free, with donations invited. Charges apply to group tours, public tours and Open Treasure. Opening times: Monday to Saturday 7.30am–6pm, Sunday 7.45am–5.30pm.

Cathedral Visitor Desk Tel: 0191 338 7178 Opening times: 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Saturday, 12.30pm-4.30pm SundayThe Cathedral Office, The College, Durham City DH1 3EH Tel: 0191 386 4266 www.durhamcathedral.co.uk Facebook: DurhamCathedral Twitter: @DurhamCathedral

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OPEN TREASUREJourney through the UK’s most intact surviving medieval monastic buildings and marvel at Durham Cathedral’s remarkable collections through temporary and permanent exhibitions. Highlights for 2018 include Tudors: the family and faith in Durham, Miners: Pitmen, Pride and Prayer and Armistice: Living with the Peace.

Arrive at the 14th century Great Kitchen and see some of the UK’s most signi�cant surviving Anglo-Saxon artefacts. St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross o�ers a remarkable insight into the North of England’s best-loved saint.

Tickets: £2.50-£7.50 (under 5s free, family ticket £17.50) available in advance from www.durhamcathedral.co.uk

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Durham Castle


Built in the Norman period as an imposing fortress, Durham Castle gradually became a lavish palace for the Bishops of Durham. Since the 19th Century it has housed students of University College, part of Durham University, and is open to the public for guided tours. Limited wheelchair access, please call for details.

Opening times: As tour times vary, please contact Palace Green Library for details (telephone number below), or WHSVC on 0191 334 3805.

Durham University, Palace Green, Durham City DH1 3RWTel: 0191 334 2932 www.durham.ac.uk/durham.castleFacebook: durham.castle.museum Twitter: @durhamcastle

Visit Durham’s leading microbrewery. Sample from our range of cask and bottle-conditioned beers on a brewery tour. Check the website or telephone for availability. Bottles, gifts and minicasks available from the shop. Bar open during shop hours.Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, Saturday 10am-4pm.Unit 6a, Bowburn North Industrial Estate, Bowburn, Durham City DH6 5PF Tel: 0191 377 1991 www.durhambrewery.com

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Indoor bouldering for adults and children aged 3+. Pay once - climb

all day! Family instruction and daily children’s sessions. Comfortable

spectator area, café and coffee lounge, free parking. At Durham

Climbing Centre there really is a challenge for everyone!

Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday and

Sunday 10am-6pm, open Bank Holidays.

St. John’s Road, Meadowfield Industrial Estate,

County Durham DH7 8TZ Tel: 0191 378 9555

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The first legal distillery in Durham since the reign of Henry VIII. We make small batch handmade gin and vodka in a 400L copper pot still.In Autumn 2018 we’ll be bringing our award-winning Durham gin and Durham vodka to the centre of the City, plus launching Durham’s first ever whiskey and offering a range of tours and experiences.

www.durhamdistillery.co.uk for more information

Durham Distillery

Durham Market Hall

Durham’s Market Hall is more than just a market, it’s Durham’s ‘Independent Department Store’ and home to around 50 traders. Each specialises in their chosen products or services. Discover a wide selection of food and drink, hobby supplies, gift ideas, fashion, beauty, homewares and useful services.

Opening times: Mon–Sat 9am–4.30pm. Bank Holiday and Christmas hours – see website

Market Place, Durham City DH1 3NJTel: 0191 384 6153 www.durhammarkets.co.uk Facebook: Durham Markets Twitter: @durhammarkets


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Escape Rooms Durham

You and your team are locked in a room. You have 60 minutes to solve the puzzles, riddles and clues to escape before the time runs out! Think of a cross between The Crystal Maze and Cluedo!We are perfect for days out with family, friends, work colleagues, and great for just about any celebration you can think of!Awarded 2017 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

41-42 Saddler Street, Durham City, DH1 3NUwww.escapedurham.co.uk Tel: 07492 428 [email protected]: Escape Rooms Durham Twitter: @EscapeDurhamInstagram: Escape Rooms Durham

Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre

Housed in a refurbished 19th Century almshouse, Durham’s World Heritage Site Visitor Centre, is a free facility open 7 days a week. Providing visitors with an overview of the World Heritage Site, including information about what it means to be a World Heritage Site, what makes Durham significant, and what there is to see and do in Durham.

Opening times: Daily from 9.30am, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Closing times vary seasonally, please check our website for details.

7 Owengate, Durham City DH1 3HB Tel: 0191 334 3805 www.durhamworldheritagesite.comFacebook: DurhamWHS Twitter: @Durhamwhs


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Finchale Abbey – Adult Only Touring Park

Finchale Abbey is situated 4 miles outside Durham City centre, located in a meander of the River Wear; perfect for exploring the local attractions. Finchale boasts picturesque riverside walks overlooking a Benedictine Priory. We guarantee a quiet and peaceful retreat.Fishing - dog walks - tea room

Opening times: all year

Finchale Abbey Touring Park, Durham, DH1 5SHTel: 0191 386 6528www.finchaleabbey.co.ukFacebook: Finchale Abbey Touring ParkTwitter: @Finchaleabbey

Finchale Abbey Apartment

Need somewhere to stay? Why not stay in our 11th Century Farmhouse! Overlooking the River Wear, our apartment offers a grand living/dining room and three double/twin bedrooms; perfect for a family social gathering or a peaceful getaway. Furniture and fittings are of an excellent standard, a real home from home feel. (Sleeps 6)

Opening times: all year

Finchale Abbey Apartment, Durham, DH1 5SHTel: 0191 386 6528 www.finchaleabbey.co.uk


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Forest Adventure @ Broom House Farm

Who could believe the countryside on Durham’s doorstep could be so exciting! Fun and exercise for all the family. Paths lead you from tree-based challenges to hidden surprises. Walkways amongst oak trees, zip wires and slides. Enjoy the views and test your knowledge of nature - quizzes and trails for everyone.Farm butchery and coffee shop with large play field.

Open weekends and school holidays March to October. Please call to check opening times 0191 3718382

Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TRTel: 0191 3718382 www.broomhousedurham.co.ukFacebook: Broom House Durham Twitter: @broomhousefarm Instagram: broomhousefarmshop

A fabulous arts complex in the heart of Durham City which houses a 500-capacity state-of-the-art theatre, two cinema screens, a friendly and spacious café-bar and private hire facilities.Enjoy captivating theatre and world-renowned comedy and music, or catch the latest blockbusters including 3D screenings. And don’t miss Gala’s annual pantomime - a highlight in County Durham’s festive calendar.Millennium Place, Durham City DH1 1WATel: 03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.ukFacebook: galadurham Twitter: @galadurham

Gala Theatre and Cinema A Durham County Council venue

Enjoy a guided walk around the beautiful City of Durham led by Blue Badge Guide Graeme Logan. Tours available for individuals, couples, small or large groups. Graeme will bring your tour alive with a sense of humour and an insight into the way of life, heritage and special features of North East England. He may also treat you to his own rendition of The Blaydon Races and is not unknown to illustrate his tours with a verse or two of poetry! Departs from various locations in Durham. Please contact to check availability.Email: [email protected]: 01207 506 772 or 07712 117 044

Guided Walks in Durham City

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Oriental Museum


The Oriental Museum is the only museum of its kind in northern England. Our world class collections extend over a huge area from North Africa to Southeast Asia and range in age from prehistoric to modern day. See Ancient Egyptian mummies, Chinese porcelain from the imperial court, Japanese woodblock prints and head-hunting swords from Borneo.

Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, weekends and bank holidays 12pm-5pm. Closed Christmas and New Year.

Durham University, Elvet Hill, Durham City DH1 3THTel: 0191 334 5694 www.durham.ac.uk/oriental.museumFacebook: visitor.attractions

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Palace Green Library Exhibitions and Museum of Archaeology

Palace Green Library is home to the Durham Light Infantry Collection Gallery and Living on the Hills, a permanent exhibition that uses archaeological objects to explore the last 10,000 years of Durham. In addition, it hosts a series of exciting special exhibitions and is home to the Archives and Special Collections research library.

Opening times: See website for details

Palace Green, Durham City, DH1 3RNTel: 0191 334 2932www.durham.ac.uk/palace.green or /archaeology.museumFacebook: PalaceGreenLib Twitter: @PalaceGreenLib



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Public Lectures and Seminars


Lectures and seminars take place throughout the year showcasing the world leading research taking place across Durham University.Lecture series include: Inaugural Lectures from newly appointed academics, Durham Castle Lecture Series, and from our Institute of Advanced Study and Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. These lectures are open to the public to attend.

Opening times: Visit the website for full lecture listings and further details.

Various Durham University venueswww.durham.ac.uk/whatson

Set along the scenic River Wear, the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham places you in the heart of the charming city centre. We know how important it is to have both convenience and comfort, so you can look forward to experiencing both!

Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TATel: 0191 372 7200 Fax: 0191 372 [email protected]/en/hotel-durhamFacebook: Radisson Blu Twitter: @RadissonBlu

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Cycle hire, repair and service. Explore Durham City’s converted cycle ways and enjoy a leisurely ride around the picturesque city. At our deli bar pick up a picnic or packed lunch to fuel your day. Bikes need to be booked in advance.

Frederick Street, South Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8NATel: 0191 378 3753 / 07936 490 555Facebook: Spokes of Durham

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Discover the local area with Voyager Day Excursions operated by Durham City Coaches Ltd. The choice of day trips departing from Durham are varied and gives you the opportunity to explore the nearby area without the worry of driving or following directions. Tours to Beamish, Kynren, Lindisfarne and Seahouses are included in the programme. Sit back and relax.Durham City Coaches Ltd, Brandon Lane, Brandon, Co Durham, DH7 8PGTel: 0191 378 1989 (Booking Line)www.durhamcitycoaches.co.ukFacebook: Durhamcitycoaches

Voyager Day Excursions

This VisitEngland accredited attraction Wharton Park commands spectacular views across Durham City. The historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre and café, play areas for all ages, an amphitheatre and miniature car track, multi-use games area, outdoor gym and putting green.Opening times: Daily, with events held throughout the year.Framwellgate Peth, Durham City DH1 4RRTel: 03000 262 655www.durham.gov.uk/whartonparkFacebook: WhartonParkDurham

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Broom House Coffee Shop & Farm Shop

Great coffee, delicious cakes, brilliant breakfasts and light lunches all freshly made here on the farm. A log-burning stove warms winter days; in summer enjoy a seat outside with farmland views.The Farm Shop’s highlight is our Aberdeen Angus beef, people travel miles for our scrummy sausages. Browse a wide range of related produce and gifts.Large play field, Forest Adventure and farm animals to visit.Opening times: Daily except Christmas bank holidays. 0191 371 8382 (Coffee Shop) 0191 371 8839 (Farm Shop)

Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TRTel: 0191 371 8382 www.broomhousedurham.co.ukFacebook: Broom House Durham Twitter: @broomhousefarm Instagram: broomhousefarmshop

Café Cenno

New menu available with local produce and home-made food. Family-run Café Cenno is a must for light lunches and special treats. Home-made daily: scones, cakes, pies, fish and chips.

Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9am-4.30pm, Sundays in December 10.30am-4pm. Durham Market Hall, Durham City DH1 3NJ Tel: 0191 383 9933 Facebook: Cafe-Cenno





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Chapters

Restaurant 17 boutique restaurant offers locally sourced seasonal produce prepared by our team of passionate chefs, visit www.restaurant17.co.uk for menu. Pop into Chapters for fresh made to order light meals, burgers, cakes and gourmet coffee. Split And Glory 50s-style ice cream parlour and milkshake bar serving award-winning ice creams, used in our milkshakes and sundaes.Opening times: Restaurant 17 Tues-Fri 5pm-late, Sat 12noon-late, Sun see website. Chapters Tea Room Mon-Sat 9am-late, Sun 10am-5pm. Split & Glory daily from 11am16-17 Elvet Bridge, Durham City, DH1 3AA Tel: 0191 386 0649 (Chapters) 0191 384 9050 (Restaurant 17)Facebook: Restaurant 17 / Chapters of Durham Tea Rooms / Split & GloryInstagram: restaurant17_durham / chapterstearooms_kitchendurham / splitandglory_icecreamdurham

Finbarr’s Restaurant

Finbarr’s aim is to provide a quality restaurant in a rustic setting. A superbly managed kitchen provides classic to innovative dishes, with locally sourced ingredients. In addition, a high quality wine list ensures a dining experience to surpass expectations. A well-equipped meeting room and private dining rooms are also available.

Aykley Heads House, Aykley Heads, Durham DH1 5TSTel: 0191 307 7033www.finbarrsrestaurant.co.ukFacebook: FinbarrsRestaurantTwitter: @Finbarrsrest


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Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill

Situated within the contemporary boutique Hotel Indigo, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill treats guests to signature steaks, timeless English and French classics, and a comprehensive selection of premium cocktails. The menu is exclusively curated by Marco himself and is the perfect setting for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.

Hotel Indigo Durham, Old Shire Hall, 9 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HLTel: 0191 329 3535www.mpwrestaurants.co.uk Facebook: Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar & Grill DurhamTwitter: @MPWDurhamInstagram: @MPWDurham

The most authentic Thai taste in Durham with a sublime picture postcard view of the Castle and Cathedral. Unlike other Thai restaurants in Durham, we have various Thai traditional foods such as Papaya Salad; Tom Yam Prawn; Thai Green Curry; Stir-Fried Spicy Basil dishes; and a seafood menu. Opening times: Daily 12noon-10pm.

32 River Walk, Durham City DH1 3SLTel: 0191 597 8774www.thairiverdurham.co.ukFacebook: ThaiRiverDurham

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The Bishops’ Mill

Serving quality food daily, 8am-11pm, with over 100 tables and the ability to take bookings, there’s room for everyone! We serve a range of real ale, craft beer and a wide selection of draught/bottled products. Cask Marque accredited. We’ll welcome you into our friendly atmosphere. Fun for all the family whatever the occasion.Opening times: Monday and Tuesday 8am-12am, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8am-2am, Thursday and Sunday 8am-1am.

Unit 1-2 Walkergate, Durham City DH1 1WA Tel: 0191 370 8510www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/homepubs/The-Bishops-MillFacebook: Lloyds No 1 The Bishops Mill Twitter: @TheBishopsMill

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The Cellar Door Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion

This restaurant is truly a ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ establishment, tucked away on the main street to the cathedral. The narrow entrance leads down to an open space with floor to ceiling windows providing extensive views of the river and the restaurant’s rear garden in which produce is grown. Some of the original 13th Century stonework is still visible throughout the building.There are multiple rooms and floors to provide options for private dining as well as larger group bookings. Three terraces expand down to the river with plenty of room for outdoor dining.The food is designed to match the relaxed dining environment, with the main focus on the use of seasonal and local produce, with menus changing monthly to reflect the freshest produce available A great value two and three course set lunchtime menu is available, along with an a la carte menu running all day. Perfect for special occasions as well as regular relaxed dining.Serving food from 12 noon - 9.30pm, Monday-Sunday

41 Saddler Street, Durham City, DH1 3NUTel: 0191 383 1856 www.thecellardoordurham.co.ukFacebook: The Cellar Door

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The Undercroft Restaurant

Set in the magnificent arched undercroft of Durham Cathedral we provide tasty home-cooked food using local produce wherever possible. Wholesome soup, sandwiches, quiche, vegetarian options and traditional options served along with delicious home-made cakes, desserts and scones. Sunday lunch and vegetarian option. Call for details to hire the restaurant for corporate and private functions.

Opening times: Daily 10am-4.30pm except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday.

Durham Cathedral, Durham City DH1 3EQ Tel: 0191 386 3721

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Vale of DurhamHome to award-winning attractions that shine a light on the county’s fascinating past

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Beamish Museum

Experience amazing sights, sounds and delicious tastes as the past comes to life at Beamish. This is a museum like no other - objects aren’t locked away in glass cases, you’re stepping back into living history. Explore the 350 acre site to discover life in the early 1800s, early 1900s and 1940s and meet costumed folk from the times.Taste traditional food, hop aboard a tram and steam train, go underground in the mine, pop into the Co-op shops and much more besides. Visitors of all ages come back time and time again - make your history at Beamish.

Opening times: Open all year. April to October 10am-5pm, November to March 10am-4pm. For full opening times and admission charges visit the website.

North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year 2014, 2015,2016 & 2017

Beamish, County Durham DH9 0RGTel: 0191 370 4000 www.beamish.org.ukFacebook: BeamishLivingMuseum Twitter: @Beamish_Museum



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Beamish Wild

Two hours of treetop adventure set in the grounds of the stunning Beamish Hall Hotel. Zip-wires, rope bridges and the hanging vines are guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. Finish it all off with the awesome 45ft Powerfan free-fall experience. Perfect for kids birthdays and family days out!If heights are not for you, then why not try our public archery sessions.

Opening times: Open all year. Advance booking required.

Beamish Hall Hotel, County Durham DH9 0YB Tel: 01207 233 733 www.beamishwild.co.uk Facebook: /BeamishWild/ Twitter: @BeamishWild1

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Binchester Roman Fort

See the impressive remains of the Commandant’s house and the neighbouring bath-house (now protected within a new cover building) containing one of the best preserved examples of a hypocaust (underfloor heating system) in the whole of Britain. See the stupendously well-preserved remains of part of the regimental bath building uncovered by recent excavations.Attend our re-enactment events 14th & 15th July and 27th August(contact fort for details).Opening times: Daily, 14th April to 31st October 11am-4.30pm.Daily, 1st July to 30th September 10am-4.30pm.1 mile north of Bishop Auckland beside the R Wear on the road from the market place/town hall to Newfield, County Durham DL14 8DJTel: 01388 663 089 / 03000 267 013 www.durham.gov.uk/binchester

A Durham County Council venue

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Hall Hill Farm

Farm Attraction of the Year 2017. Enjoy a fun filled family day out with lots of animals, including fluffy chicks, cuddly rabbits, pigs and magnificent Highland Cattle. Take a free tractor and trailer ride, bottle feed the lambs, donkey rides and barrel train. Large indoor soft play barn, crazy golf and jumping pillows. Special events throughout the year. March and April is lambing time.

Opening times: Daily 29th March-30th September, weekends in September and October, plus October half term. Santa weekends in December. All 10.30am-5pm

Lanchester, County Durham, DH7 0TATel: 01388 731 333 www.hallhillfarm.co.ukFacebook: Hall Hill Farm Twitter: @hallhillfarm

North East Tourism Awards Small Visitor Attraction Silver 2017; Best Tourism Experience Silver 2015

Bishop Auckland Town Hall is a multi-purpose cultural venue situated in Bishop Auckland market place. It offers regular art exhibitions, live music, theatre and films as well as a café, and a library with free internet access and local history information.Opening times: Monday and Thursday 10am–6pm,Tuesday and Friday 10am–5pm, Wednesday 10am–1pm, Saturday 9.30am–12.30pm.Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP Tel: 03000 269 524 www.bishopaucklandtownhall.co.ukFacebook: BishopTownHall Twitter @BishopTownHall

Bishop Auckland Town Hall A Durham County Council venue

Award-winning farm Adventure Park for the whole family! Lots of farm and zoo animals to pet, play area and rides. Brand new mega play zone for all ages. New born lambs and newly hatched chicks, farmyard activities - wash pigs, groom donkeys, bottle feeding, cuddle a bunny. Real quad bikes for the over 7s, barrel train, tractor rides, adventure playground, jumping pillow plus much more!Opening times: Weekends and school holidays from February half-term to October half-term 2018.Stoneygate Lane, Houghton-le-Spring DH5 8JG Tel: 0191 584 1873 www.downatthefarm.co.uk

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Hotel 52 – Stanley

Hotel 52 is a newly refurbished 23-bedroom hotel nestled in the hill-tops of County Durham in the popular location of Stanley. The hotel is only a 10 minute drive away from the award-winning Beamish Museum and minutes away from the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Stanfield House, Joicey Square, Stanley, DH9 0PG Tel: 01207 263 790 www.hotel52.co.ukFacebook: Hotel 52

This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views, rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit. The park is open daily with events held throughout the year. Come and see the swans, walk your dog, have a picnic, visit our children’s play area or relax with a coffee. Opening times: Check our website.Sedgefield, County Durham TS21 2DNTel: 03000 262 899 www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickparkFacebook: HardwickParkDurham

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A Durham County Council venue

The display area of the museum is located within Spennymoor Town Hall and consists of rooms containing mining equipment, photographs and models as well as a life-size pit pony in a stable and another pony working in a tunnel.Opening times: Monday to Thursday 12 noon to 4pm, Friday & Saturday 10am to 2pm. Closed Sundays, Bank Holidays & Council holidaysSpennymoor Town Hall, High Street, Spennymoor, Co. Durham, DL16 6DG Tel: 07577 012 882www.dmm.org.uk [email protected]: Durham Mining Museum

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Houndgate Townhouse

This is a deliciously hip hotel inside a beautiful Georgian townhouse. It’s the sort of place the word ‘boutique’ was coined to define: small and friendly with good food and lots of style. It’s subtle, cleverly conceived, a design hotel with a level of craftsmanship you rarely find in small hotels. – Sawday’s

11 Houndgate, Darlington, DL1 5RFTel: 01325 486 011 [email protected]/HGTownhouse Facebook: HGTownhouseTwitter: @HTTownhouse

Locomotion

See highlights of the national collection of railway vehicles in Shildon, County Durham – the world’s first railway town.Locomotion offers a great setting for a fun day out with the family, packed with stunning locomotives from the national collection, alongside a conservation workshop, café and gift shop.Admission is free. Opening times: 10:00 - 17:00 British Summer Time10:00 - 16:00 GMT. Closed 24th - 26th December and 1st January.

Shildon, County Durham DL4 2RE. Tel: 01904 685 780 www.locomotion.org.ukLocomotion is a partnership between the Science Museum Group and Durham County Council.

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A four-star unique and inspirational venue; perfect for weddings, conferences, celebrations, luxury dining and leisure breaks. Undoubtedly one of the finest North East hotels and UK business and leisure destinations, effortlessly combining old and new to create a truly unique and memorable travel experience. Lumley Castle Hotel, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 4NX Tel: 0191 389 1111www.lumleycastle.com Twitter: @LumleyCastleLtdFacebook: Lumley Castle - No Ordinary Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel Highest Quality Assured

Created in the 1930s and redeveloped in more recent years to include artist-designed ornamental gardens, events arena, play area with splash pad, café and toilets. Grassed areas and riverside walks for quiet relaxation, picnics and kite flying or more vigorous pursuits such as running and cycling.Opening times: Daily. For opening times please check the website.Riverside South, Chester-le-Street, County Durham DH3 3SJ Tel: 03000 266 447 www.durham.gov.uk/riversidepark

Riverside Park A Durham County Council venue

Mining Art Gallery

The Mining Art Gallery is the first of its kind in the UK, brought to life by artists including Norman Cornish and Tom McGuinness. It provides an emotive portrayal of coal mining, the dangerous conditions the men experienced underground and the unique close-knit communities they lived in.Part of The Auckland Project.Adults £4 Concessions £3 Under 16s Free.

Open Monday to Sunday 10am-4pm. Last entry 3.30pm

Mining Art Gallery, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7NPTel: 01388 743 750 www.aucklandproject.orgFacebook: AucklandProject Twitter: @aucklandproject


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Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa

Rockliffe Hall is Durham’s flagship luxury resort, just 20 minutes by train from the city centre. The five-star facilities include a sublime award-winning spa, a championship 18 hole golf course, three individual restaurants including the flagship 4 AA Rosette Orangery restaurant and 375 acres of woodland and grounds to explore with tennis, croquet, adventure play and more. The perfect place for a day, or night, away from the city.

Opening times: Always open 24/7.

Hurworth on Tees, Darlington, County Durham DL2 2DUTel: 01325 729 999 www.rockliffehall.comFacebook: Rockliffe Hall Twitter: @RockliffeHall

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For all your functions, weddings and conferencing needs.Bar and catering facilities available, all at extremely reasonable prices; please visit our website for details.

Town Hall, High Street, Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6DG Tel: 01388 815 276 www.spennymoor-tc.gov.uk

Spennymoor Town Hall

Spennymoor Town Hall: Art Gallery

Norman Cornish Exhibition: a superb exhibition of work for sale by the renowned artist Norman Cornish, including paintings from the Spennymoor Town Council and Northumbria University collections, as well as previously unseen work.

Opening times: All year Monday to Friday 12noon-4pm, Saturday 10am-2pm, Sunday closed. Closed over the Christmas period.

Town Hall, High Street, Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6DGwww.spennymoor-tc.gov.uk

Within easy walking distance of the town centre, 4.64 acres of outstanding recreation ground.Free family events will take place in Jubilee Park in 2018:• Party in the Park – Friday 10th August • Horticultural Show Benching – Friday 31st August • Town Show – Saturday 1st September

Located off Carr Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6JJwww.spennymoor-tc.gov.uk

Spennymoor Jubilee Park

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Tanfield Railway

Take a nostalgic journey on the world’s oldest railway, a great day out for all the family. See the steam and smell the smoke as your train of Victorian-style wooden carriages takes you on a scenic journey through the countryside. Discover the real history of railways with a visit to Causey Arch, an engineering marvel that pre-dates the Stockton & Darlington Railway by almost a century. See the gritty reality of working steam by visiting Europe’s oldest working locomotive shed at Marley Hill or enjoy a cosy cuppa and refreshments in our period-style tea rooms at Andrews House and East Tanfield stations. Hot food is also available from Pontop Canteen.

Opening times: Daily. Trains every Sunday and Bank Holiday throughout the year from 10.30am, plus Saturday and Thursday in school summer holidays.

Marley Hill Engine Shed, Old Marley Hill, Gateshead NE16 5ET Tel: 07508 092 365 www.tanfield-railway.co.uk [email protected] Facebook: @tanfieldrailwayTwitter: @TanfieldRailway Instagram: @tanfield_railway

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Old Hall Cottages

A choice of quality self catering or guest accommodation in Byers Green close to Durham and Bishop Auckland in The North Pennines, Old Hall Cottages are secluded stone conversions on an ancient track leading to the River Wear, with no through traffic and walks from the door. Hall Farm Cottage is a romantic hideaway for two, with hot tub and wood burner. No.1 Old Hall Cottage sleeps 4 with private hot tub and wood burner. No.2 Old Hall Cottage with three bedrooms sleeps five and welcomes three dogs. Thomas Wright House, set back near the Village Green, has eight individually designed ensuite rooms including Aquila with private patio, outdoor hot tub and ‘in room’ dining; and Phoenix is a ground floor suite with walk in shower.

The Old Hall Cottages, Byers Green, County Durham, DL16 7PSTel: 01388 664 [email protected] Facebook: ThomasWrightHouse


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Ushaw

Ushaw is just 10 minutes from Durham City, and is situated in stunning parkland. Impressive buildings - complete with stunning Georgian and Victorian Gothic architecture, Ushaw really is a true hidden gem. History, Heritage and Hospitality for the whole family with guided tours, a wide range of exhibitions and an exciting events programme. Corporate events and wedding receptions catered for.

Opening times: Throughout the year - check website for up-to-date information.

Ushaw, Durham DH7 7DWTel: 0191 373 8500 www.ushaw.orgFacebook: Ushaw CollegeTwitter: @ushawcollege

Free entry to 73 acres of gardens, woodland dene and parkland with ornamental lake and free roaming deer. Feed the deer - food available from reception. The restaurant offers good food including afternoon tea. Brasserie with outside seating, bar, conservatory, restaurant, bedrooms. No dogs in deer park.Whitworth Hall Hotel and Deer Park, near Spennymoor, DL16 7QXTel: 01388 811772 www.whitworthhall.co.uk Facebook: Whitworth Hall HotelTwitter: @whitworthhall

Some areas unsuitable for wheelchairs

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Pazzo Italian Restaurant

A brand new Italian restaurant next to Hotel 52 and close to the heart of Stanley offering a menu full of classic Italian dishes. Enjoy mouth-watering cuisine in a contemporary-meets-traditional style setting. The menu comprises of breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

Opening times: Monday to Saturday 7am-10pm, Sunday 7am-6pm.

Stanfield House, Joicey Square, Stanley DH9 0PG Tel: 01207 263 791 www.pazzoitalian.co.ukFacebook: Pazzo Italian Restaurant

A coffee lover’s heaven. Authentic Viennese coffee house offering

speciality coffees with different brewing methods, home-made

Austrian/German-style cakes, bread, desserts, Viennese breakfast,

light lunches and tempting chocolate and truffles. We also offer

coffee workshops and music events.

Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm

Closed Monday (open Bank Holiday Monday)

1 Percy Crescent, Lanchester, DH7 0EU

Tel: 01207 520 056 www.kaffeehaus-amadeus.co.uk

Facebook: KaffeehausAmadeusLanchester

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Sweetharts bakery, coffee shop and restaurant. Enjoy bread, cakes, scones and savouries with a latte, cappuccino, flat white and more in our coffee shop/bakery. Our restaurant offers beautifully cooked and presented modern English menu with the addition of steaks, burgers, pizza and pasta.

Sweetharts, 101 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham DH8 8RRTel: 01207 501 100 www.sweetharts.co.uk

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Le Raaj

Le Raaj offers a contemporary yet authentic Indian dining experience within a luxurious and refined setting. The finest exotic spices and highest quality locally sourced produce are combined to create intense dishes second to none.Delicious cuisine, exclusive wines and a sensational atmosphere make Le Raaj an unforgettable experience.

Opening times: Daily. See website for details.

Front Street, Chester Moor, Durham DH2 3RJ Tel: 0191 389 0561 www.leraaj.co.uk

A689/A177 roundabout, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham TS21 2JX Tel: 01740 623 030 www.leraaj.co.uk Facebook: LeRaajIndian Twitter: @LeRaajIndian

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This Sonnet 43 Brew Pub is an ideal setting to enjoy a great beer with the best of British cuisine. We believe there’s no better combination, which is why you’ll find a suggested Sonnet 43 pairing to each of the dishes throughout our menu, for a sensational taste experience. Opening times: Monday to Thursday 11.30am-11pm, Friday and Saturday 11.30am-12midnight, Sunday 12noon-10.30pm.North Road, Chester-le-Street DH3 4AJ Tel: 0191 387 1162 www.thelambton.com Facebook: TheLambtonWorm Twitter:@TheLambton

The Lambton Worm Sustainable Restaurant Association - 2 Star Sustainability Champion

At the Italian Farmhouse we take the flavours of Italy and combine them with the best produce the North East has to offer, to produce dishes that deliver a true taste of Italy, but in the heart of County Durham.Opening times: Monday to Saturday 12noon-10pm (closed 2.30pm-5pm), Sunday 12noon-7.30pm. South Street, West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring DH4 6PA Tel: 0191 584 1022 www.theitalianfarmhouse.co.uk Facebook: TheItalianFarmhouse Twitter: @ItalianFarm

The Italian Farmhouse Sustainable Restaurant Association - 2 Star Sustainability Champion

The Green Tree 1727

Only 4 miles from Durham City, this 290-year-old family run Dalestone Inn is settled in the picturesque village of Tudhoe. Open all day with a selection of real ales and a lovely beer garden. Serving food Monday to Saturdays 12noon-8.30pm offering extensive menus, daily specials and a fixed price menu. Sunday roasts available 12noon-2.30pm.

Opening times: Daily 12noon-11.30pm.

41 Tudhoe Village, County Durham DL16 6LE Tel: 01388 815 679 www.thegreentree.co.uk Facebook: TheGreenTree



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The Saxon Inn is a traditional family-run public house, offering good home-cooked food at a reasonable price. Escomb is a rural and idyllic village, situated on the River Wear surrounded by picturesque countryside.Opening times: Daily 12noon-2pm and 5.30pm-11pmOpening Spring 2018, our new accommodation block, with new opening times of 7.30am-11pm1 Saxon Green, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7SY Tel: 01388 662 256 Email: [email protected] www.saxon-inn.com

Quality AssuredThe Saxon Inn

This Sonnet 43 Brew Pub is the home of craft ales and tempting soul food, brought together in a contemporary-meets-country style setting.Opening times: Monday to Thursday 12noon– 11pm, Friday and Saturday 12noon–12midnight, Sunday 12noon–9pm.Toronto Lodge, Addison Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 7RJ Tel: 01388 664 303 www.torontolodge.co.uk Facebook: TorontoLodge Twitter: @torontolodge

Quality AssuredThe Toronto Lodge

Experience Rockliffe Hall’s flagship 4 AA Rosette Orangery restaurant, by executive chef Richard Allen. Allow us to take you on a food journey of textures, temperatures and tastes, where every dish tells its own story. Featured in the Good Food Guide 2018. Opening times: Wednesday to Sunday, reservations from 6.30pm to 9.30pmHurworth on Tees, Darlington, County Durham DL2 2DU Tel: 01325 729 999www.rockliffehall.com Facebook: Rockliffe HallTwitter: @Orangery_RH

AA 4 Rosettes

The Orangery, Rockliffe Hall Hotel

A Sonnet 43 Brew Pub with craft ales and tempting soul food, together in a contemporary-meets-country style setting. Plus outdoors tipis for a magical backdrop for weddings and special events.Opening times: Monday to Thursday 12noon– 11pm, Friday and Saturday 12noon–12midnight, Sunday 12noon–10.30pm.Mountsett, Burnopfield, Tyne and Wear NE16 6BA Tel: 01207 570 337 www.thenewplough.co.uk Facebook: TheNewPlough Twitter: @thenewplough

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Thomas Wright House

Restaurant with guest accommodation (Visit England 4 Star & Silver Award) in quiet rural setting close to Durham and Bishop Auckland. We serve food daily from noon: Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner with a la carte options, and Sunday Lunches in the ground floor restaurant. Families enjoy eating in the Garden room with patio, lawn and climbing frame; and popular as an afternoon tea venue is our first floor bar with its panoramic views.Stay over with a choice of eight individually designed en-suite rooms, like luxury Aquila with private patio, outdoor hot tub and ‘in room’ dining or Phoenix, a ground floor suite with walk in shower.Ample car parking and free wifi.

Thomas Wright House, High Street, Byers Green, County Durham DL16 7PFTel: 01388 664 [email protected] Facebook: ThomasWrightHouse


Durham DalesA stunning landscape of moors and hills, valleys and meandering rivers, dotted with cultural treasures

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Discover Weardale

THE GREAT ESCAPE Discover Weardale, the perfect place for walking, cycling, fishing, horse-riding, wildlife-watching, star-gazing, geological exploration or simply relaxing and recharging your batteries.High moorland, tranquil dales, tumbling rivers and waterfalls, a dramatic history all wait to be explored in one of the most unspoilt areas of the country. A warm welcome awaits you.

www.discoverweardale.comFacebook: discoverweardale

We love chocolate. It’s as simple as that! And we love spreading happiness with chocolate to our customers too. With over 90 different luxurious chocolate flavours to choose from as well as quality confectionary, Chocolate Fayre is ideal for gorgeous gifts and personal treats alike.

31a Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LX 01833 631 307www.chocolatefayre.co.ukFacebook: Chocolatefayre Twitter: @ChocFayre

Chocolate Fayre, Barnard Castle

An easy walking parkland course in a picturesque spot high above the River Tees, with stunning views of the surrounding Durham countryside. Different memberships available, reciprocal deals with other clubs, online booking. Visitors welcome and packages availableHarmire Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 8QNTel: 01833 638 355 / 631 980www.barnardcastlegolfclub.orgFacebook: Barnard Castle Golf ClubTwitter: @BCGC_Golf

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The Bowes Museum

Offering one of Britain’s most fascinating museum experiences, The Bowes Museum is home to one of the most important collections of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England. Paintings by Old Masters can be found alongside iconic objects such as the Silver Swan musical automaton, textiles, fashion, silver and metals, ceramics and furniture. The permanent collections are complemented by an acclaimed exhibition programme which for 2018 includes: Queen Victoria in Paris; A Stitch in Time, & Catwalking: Fashion Through the Lens.Situated in beautiful gardens and parkland, the Museum offers excellent dining and a gift shop.

Opening times: Daily, 10am-5pm, Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NPTel: 01833 690 606 www.thebowesmuseum.org.ukFacebook: TheBowesMuseum Twitter: @TheBowesMuseum


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Bowlees Visitor Centre

Set in attractive woodland Bowlees Visitor Centre is the perfect introduction to the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. Enjoy walks to Low Force, High Force and Summerhill Force (Gibson’s Cave) waterfalls and get up close with nature. Enjoy great food and drink from the café and shop for local produce, art and gifts in the award-winning centre.Visitor Information - Events - Family Activities - Bird Feeders - Walking and Nature Trails – Wildlife Garden - Gift Shop - Gallery - Exhibitions - CaféCar parking (voluntary charge)Opening times: Daily, 10th Feb – 18th Feb and 17th Mar – 28th Oct.Weekends only, 19th Feb – 16th Mar. Check website for details.

Newbiggin, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 0XFTel: 01833 622 145 www.visitbowlees.org.ukTel: 01388 528 801 www.northpennines.org.ukwww.explorenorthpennines.org.ukFacebook: VisitBowlees Twitter: @VisitBowleesNorth East Tourism Awards Small Visitor Attraction Gold Winner 2016


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Refurbished in 2016, Killhope is a multi-award-winning Victorian lead mining museum, offering a great day out for the family. Guided mine tours, working water wheel, original machinery, exhibitions, workshops, family events, performances, stunning scenery, Yurt hires, shop and café. Check the website for the full programme of events.Opening times: Friday 30th March to 28th October, 10.30am – 5.00pm (last admission 4.15pm)Near Cowshill, Weardale, County Durham DL13 1ARTel: 01388 537 505 www.killhope.org.ukFacebook: Killhope Twitter: @KillhopeMuseum

Killhope A Durham County Council venue

High Force Waterfall

High Force, in Forest in Teesdale, is one of England’s most impressive waterfalls. The River Tees suddenly and spectacularly drops 21 metres over the Whin Sill rock into a plunge pool below. Surrounded by stunning countryside, the well maintained woodland walk twists and turns leading you to this spectacular sight. Picnic area and parking available - charges apply.

Opening times: Throughout the year. During the winter parts of the falls may not be accessible. Please telephone first before making a journey.

Forest in Teesdale, County Durham DL12 0XH Tel: 01833 622 209 www.highforcewaterfall.com Facebook: HighForceWaterfall Twitter: @HighForceWater

We’re a great base for visitors to Stanhope and Weardale! Rest and refresh or plan your adventures with info from our friendly Gift Shop staff. We sell crafts, stylish fashions, local produce, bargains and souvenirs to remind you of your visit.Opening times: April to October 9am-5pm, November to March 9am-4pm, except ChristmasCastle Gardens, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2FJTel: 01388 527 650 www.durhamdalescentre.co.ukFacebook: DurhamDalesCentreTwitter: @durhamdalescentre

Durham Dales Centre A Durham County Council venue

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Visit Hamsterley Forest, a fantastic 2000 hectare oasis sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley.

With wildlife watching, dark sky gazing, family adventure play, walking or adrenalin fuelled mountain biking, there are no shortage of options when planning your visit.

A forest full of activity

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Visit Hamsterley Forest, a fantastic 2000 hectare oasis sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley.

With wildlife watching, dark sky gazing, family adventure play, walking or adrenalin fuelled mountain biking, there are no shortage of options when planning your visit.

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Mission Hall Antiques

Located on The Bank in the heart of Barnard Castle’s conservation area and ideally placed for specialist shopping. Over 40 dealers selling everything from Worcester, Early Blue and White, Royal Doulton, Moorcroft and Beleek to 20th Century ceramics, jewellery and collectables, books, kitchenalia, glass, militaria, silver, antique fishing tackle, furniture and vintage clothing.Visit our other shop Robson’s Antiques - across the road from Mission Hall (at 36 The Bank) which specialises in glass and silverware.

Opening times: Mission Hall: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1.30pm-5pm. Robson’s: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

51 The Bank, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8PL Tel: 01833 631 101 www.missionhallantiquescentre.co.uk

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Raby Castle

Set within a 250-acre deer park with beautiful walled gardens, Raby is one of the finest medieval castles in England and has been home to the Vane family since 1626. Behind its dramatic exterior and elaborate architecture, discover stunning interiors, fine artwork and furniture. Gift shop, tearooms, carriage collection and woodland adventure play area.Opening times: 24th March to 30th September 2018. Open Wednesday to Sunday, July and August: Tuesday to Sunday. Open Bank Holidays. Castle open 11am-4.30pm, Park and Gardens 11am-5pm.

Staindrop, Near Darlington, County Durham DL2 3AH Tel: 01833 660 202 www.rabycastle.com Facebook: /RabyCastle Twitter: @RabyCastle

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Weardale Railway

Weardale in the heart of the North Pennines is probably the least known major Dale of the English Uplands and has magnificent and unspoilt views.The Weardale Railway allows this to be enjoyed unhindered by traffic while travelling at a leisurely pace along the banks of the beautiful and gentle River Wear.

Train operational between March-October. See website for full details.

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Our former ‘Tea Room’ serves hearty food from hot drinks, cakes and snacks to traditional roast dinners. We’re the best base for you to start your exploration of wonderful Weardale. There’s always a warm welcome at Durham Dales Centre.Opening times: April to October 9am-5pm, November to March 9am-4pm, except ChristmasCastle Gardens, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2FJTel: 01388 527 650 www.durhamdalescentre.co.ukFacebook: DurhamDalesCentreTwitter: @durhamdalescentre

Quality AssuredDurham Dales Kitchen

Quintessentially British, this classic tearoom serves traditional breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and cake. Local produce is always on the menu and all cuisine is freshly prepared, home-made and delicious!Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat & Bank Holidays 9am-5pm, Closed Sunday29 Market Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8NE Tel: 01833 690 110info@clarendonsofbarnardcastle.co.ukwww.clarendonsofbarnardcastle.co.ukFacebook: Clarendons of Barnard Castle

Quality Assured and Local Produce ChampionClarendon’s of Barnard Castle

Café Bowes

Sit back, relax and enjoy delicious refreshments while taking in the wonderful views of Teesdale. Using high quality ingredients from local producers, Café Bowes – which is free to access - offers a varied menu including appetising lunches, scrumptious afternoon teas and tasty snacks. Opening times: Daily 10am-4.30pm. The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8NP Tel: 01833 690 606 www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk Facebook: TheBowesMuseum Twitter: @CafeBowes


Open all year, housed in a beautiful log cabin with terrace overlook the burn. Enjoy home-cooked local food beside the wood stove while the kids explore the enclosed play area just outside. Explore our farm trail and dog walking routes and exclusive canine seating area.Opening times: Summer – 7 days 9am-5pm, Winter Mon-Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pmBradley Burn, Wolsingham, Weardale DL13 3JHTel: 01388 527 285 www.bradleyburn.co.ukFacebook: BradleyBurnFarmShop Twitter: @BradleyBurn

Bradley Burn Farm Shop and Café

Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion

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There’s something for everyone at the Three Tuns. Visit us in the rolling hills of Eggleston, for a village pub experience like no other for dog owners, families and walkers, with our monthly live music nights, weekly quiz and B&B.

Church Bank, Eggleston, Barnard Castle DL12 0AHTel: 01833 650 289 www.thethreetuns.co.uk Facebook: @ThreeTunsDurhamTwitter: @ThreeTunsDurhamInstagram: @ThreeTunsDurham

The Three Tuns

The beautifully converted Coach House is the perfect setting for Eggleston Hall Café and Tearoom. Situated alongside the renowned Eggleston Hall and Gardens it’s a great place to enjoy either breakfast, lunch or tea. Locally sourced produce is used wherever possible. Usual opening hours 10am-4pm, see website for seasonal changes.Eggleston Hall, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 0AG Tel: 01833 650 [email protected] www.egglestonhall.co.ukFacebook: Eggleston Hall Cafe & TearoomTrip advisor: Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearoom

Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearooms





Durham coastExplore the dramatic coastline with its stunning views, beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing headlands

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Durham Heritage Coast

Exploring the dramatic and historic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast is a great way to blow away the cobwebs. Internationally recognised for its rare plants and wildlife, a coastal path runs along much of its length offering spectacular views across the North Sea, and leading visitors along beautiful beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing headlands.Hidden gems include picturesque Castle Eden Dene, a national nature reserve with 550 acres of natural woodland and 12 miles of footpaths, while the lively harbour town of Seaham is home to one of the oldest churches in the country and an award-winning spa hotel.Heritage Coast Whit Week Festival: Reach for the Beach, Monday 28th May to Sunday 3rd June 2018 – lots of activities including rockpooling, kayakking, themed guided walks and good old fashioned seaside fun at Seaham Marina Fun Day – check out our website for a full festival timetable.

Tel: 03000 268 131 www.durhamheritagecoast.org Facebook: Find us on Facebook Twitter: Follow us on Twitter


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With over 60 outlet shops offering up to 50% off every day, great

places to eat, a 7 screen Cineworld and free parking, a trip to

Dalton Park is a perfect day out! See our main advert on the back

cover. Store opening times: Monday to Friday 10am – 7pm,

Saturday 9am – 7pm, Sunday 11am – 5pm.

Restaurants and cinema open later.

Dalton Park Outlet shopping & leisure, Murton,

County Durham SR7 9HU Tel 0191 526 6500

www.dalton-park.co.uk Facebook: DaltonParkOutlet

Twitter: @dalton_park Instagram: dalton_park

Dalton Park

East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre

Welcome to the EDH & LC, explore Seaham’s rich heritage and see the historic lifeboat The George Elmy which was wrecked in November 1962 with the loss of its crew. View the photographic and document archives, perhaps see where your grandparents lived. Enjoy the safe sandy beach and the various cafes and shops.

Open: Thursday to Sunday 10am (11 am in Winter) to 3pm.

Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham SR7 7EETel. 0191 581 8904 [email protected] www.eastdurhamheritagegroup.co.ukFacebook: East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre



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Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa

Seaham Hall is an award-winning hotel and spa, perfectly located just a stone’s throw away from the Durham Heritage Coastline, the ideal venue for a relaxing spa day or indulgent overnight stay.Dating back to 1791, this boutique five-star hotel is steeped in history and charm. Set within 37 acres of delightful gardens and located just a short drive from Durham City centre it is the perfect location for a retreat.Seaham Hall also boasts two renowned restaurants - Byron’s Restaurant and The Ozone.

Lord Byron’s Walk, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7AGTel: 0191 516 1400 www.seaham-hall.comFacebook: SeahamHallTwitter: @SeahamHallHotel


Join BBC Countryfile presenter Anita Rani as she charts her own ‘Stiles, Steeds and Stars’ journey.thisisdurham.com/outdoors


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Skydive Academy Limited

Parachuting and skydiving for beginners, novices and licensed parachutists. Check Tripadvisor for our excellent reviews, 4 and 16 place Parachute Aircraft. 760x60m grass and 550x7m tarmac runways. Opening times: Fri, Sat & Sun Feb-Nov, plus Wed, Thu & Bank Holidays Apr-Oct Peterlee Parachute Centre, Shotton Airfield, Shotton Colliery, Durham DH6 2NH www.SkydiveAcademy.org.ukTel: 0191 517 1234 [email protected] Facebook: SkydiveAcademyPeterleeDZ Twitter: @PeterleeParaCen

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The multi award-winning Seaham Marina- County Durham’s one and only marina, offers an excellent safe haven for family visits. The marina provides facilities for 96 boats, an onsite café, ice cream parlour and other retailers in The Waterside building. The newly developed activity centre offers fantastic opportunities for water sports and outdoor adventures. Opening times: April-September 9am-7.30pm, October to March 9am-5pm (Retail opening times may vary) Seaham Marina, The Waterside, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7EETel: 0191 581 8998 www.seahammarina.com

Seaham Marina

Follow in Anita Rani’s footsteps…

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Byron’s Restaurant at Seaham Hall

Byron’s Restaurant at Seaham Hall celebrates the personality of Seaham Hall, set in beautiful surroundings, it is the heart of the hotel. The menu focuses on British ingredients and celebrates local producers. The menu is changed seasonally to reflect the fabulous ingredients of the time. Quality and taste are what is on show here. Dine in the opulent Byron’s restaurant for an evening meal or why not try a scrumptious afternoon tea in the beautiful lounge.

Seaham Hall Hotel, Lord Byron’s Walk, County Durham SR7 7AGTel: 0191 516 1400 www.seaham-hall.comFacebook: SeahamHallTwitter: @SeahamHallHotel


Dalton Park

Whether it’s kick-starting your day with fresh coffee and breakfast or if you are taking a quick shopping break in one of our 12 eateries, there’s lots of choice at Dalton Park. With plenty of cafés dotted throughout the mall, as well as a family pub and 3 restaurants at our leisure piazza.

Dalton Park Outlet shopping & leisure, Murton, County Durham SR7 9HUTel 0191 526 6500www.dalton-park.co.ukFacebook: DaltonParkOutletTwitter: @dalton_parkInstagram: dalton_park


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Tonia’s is a family-run café situated on the clifftops overlooking the beautiful East Durham coast. The menu offers a large variety of food and drinks as well as a dessert and milkshake bar. Situated beside a large free car park, Tonia’s is family friendly and fully accessible.Opening times: April to October 9am-6pm, November to March 9am-4pm. Closed Christmas Day.Seaham Hall Car Park, North Road, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7AG Tel: 0191 513 1515www.toniascafe.co.uk Facebook: ToniasSeaham Twitter: @ToniasSeaham

Tonia’s Café Quality Assured

First place winners at the UK ice cream competition in 2016 and 2017. We offer ice cream, sundaes, waffles, warm cookie dough, milkshakes, plus a savoury food menu with burgers, hot dogs, lighter bites and tea and coffee. Family run since 2007.Opening times: Daily 11am-6pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.13 North Terrace, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7EUTel: 0191 581 0719 www.lickety-split.co.ukFacebook: Splicketylit Twitter: @_Splickety_Lit

Lickety Split Creamery Highest Quality Assured



Seaham Hall Hotel, Lord Byron’s Walk, County Durham, Sr7 7Ag

Tel: 0191 516 1400 Email: [email protected]

www.seahamhall.co.uk

Retreat, escape and relax in the luxurious comforts of Seaham Hall. Retreat to your deluxe suite and dine on the finest food in the North East.

You may even have time to take a dip in our award winning spa during your stay. Seaham Hall is just a short drive from the City of Durham and sits on a

striking cliff top overlooking the Durham Heritage Coastline. Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it?

Suite dreams...


Further afieldThere’s much to discover on Durham’s doorstep

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Just 30 minutes from Durham City centre, the Sunderland Empire

is the biggest theatre in the North East and stages season after

season of dazzling entertainment featuring West End musicals,

classical ballet and spectacular dance productions, cutting edge

comedy and drama, plus concerts and family shows including the

annual star-studded pantomime. Wheelchair access to Stalls and

Dress Circle. Opening times: Check website for full details.

4-5 High Street West, Sunderland SR1 3EX

Tel: 0844 871 3022* www.atgtickets.com/sunderland

Facebook: SunderlandEmpire Twitter: SundEmpire

*Calls cost up to 7ppm plus your phone company’s standard network charge

Sunderland Empire

National Glass Centre

Discover the history of glass making in Sunderland, enjoy our intriguing world class exhibitions and play on our iconic glass roof. You will love our glass blowing demonstrations, hands-on creative activities and tours.Browse our shop for hand-crafted artworks by local artists and glass makers, contemporary jewellery and quirky gifts and souvenirs. Complete your day with tea and freshly made scones in The Glass Yard.

Opening times: Daily, 10am-5pm.

Liberty Way, Sunderland SR6 0GL Tel: 0191 515 5555 www.nationalglasscentre.com Facebook: nationalglasscentresunderland Twitter: NGC_glasscentre




There’s alwayssomething to see anddo in Sunderland.Whether you’re afterrelaxation, invigorationor both, Sunderland’smix of city, coast andcountryside will be abreath of fresh air.

For more information on theseattractions and to find out what other things you

can see and do In Sunderland visit

www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk

@SeeitDoitSund/seeitdoitsunderland

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EventsThere is always something happening, whichever time of year you visitDurham has an active programme of year-round events across the city, in the landscape, at attractions and in museums, covering everything from heritage, outdoors, family, food and dark skies.

In spring it’s all aboard for a nostalgic look at war time transport and endeavour in a series of events to mark the centenary of the end of World War One at Beamish Museum. Food lovers are in for a treat with the return of the Bishop Auckland Food Festival while the spring half-term family festival on Durham’s coast will have you reaching for the beach.

A busy summer gets into full swing with the return of Brass: Durham International Festival and the River Wear will burst into life for the annual Durham Regatta. For culture lovers, the summer exhibitions at Durham Cathedral, Palace Green Library and The Bowes Museum are not to

KEY EVENTS 2018

Durham Cathedral - Tudors: the Family and Faith in Durham 16 Feb – 9 June

Beamish Museum: Great War Festival of Transport 24 March – 15 April

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 21 – 22 April

Heritage Coast Festival: Reach for the Beach May Half Term

Durham Regatta 9 – 10 June

Bodies of Evidence: How science unearthed Durham’s dark secret - Palace Green Library 9 June – 7 Oct

Durham Cathedral – Miners: Pitmen, Pride and Prayer 19 June – 15 Sept

England v Australia ODI – Durham CCC 21 June

Kynren 30 June – 15 Sept


be missed, as is the opportunity to explore hidden architectural treasures during Heritage Open Days. The Gala Theatre, meanwhile, offers the best in live entertainment all-year-round, and for sporting fans, there’s cycling, athletics and cricket in store.

Kynren, ‘an epic tale of England’ is the UK’s “must see” spectacular live action outdoor show. The only one of its kind taking you through 2,000 years of history, myth and legend this spectacular performance returns for a third year in 2018.

Reach for the stars with the second North Pennines Dark Skies Festival at sites across the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and for fun family events, head to the Bowlees Visitor Centre or get a breath of fresh air at Hamsterley Forest. Find out what’s on across Durham, visit: thisisdurham.com/events

The Bowes Museum: Catwalking: Fashion Through the Lens of Chris Moore 7 July 2018 - 1 Jan 2019

Brass: Durham International Festival 13 – 22 July

The Bowes Museum: The BFG in Pictures 14 July – 30 Sept

Heritage Open Days 6–9 & 13–16 Sept

Locomotion: Autumn Steam Gala Sept

Durham Book Festival 6 – 14 Oct

Take Off Festival 15 – 21 Oct

North Pennines Dark Skies Festival Oct/Nov

Durham City’s Traditional Christmas Festival 30 Nov – 2 Dec

VALE OF DURHAM

Durham Indoor Market Market Place, Durham City DH1 3NJGala Theatre & Cinema Millennium Place, Durham City DH1 1WAThe Town Hall Market Place, Durham City DH1 3NJWorld Heritage Site Visitor Centre 7 Owengate, Durham City DH1 3HB Durham Pointers (seasonal) Market Place, Durham City DH1 3NJ Look out for the volunteer ‘Pointers’ in their distinctive pink tabards located by the map in Durham City Market Place, alongside their distinctive trike. Assisting visitors with directions to attractions, places to eat, leaflets and maps, the North East ‘Visitor Information Provider’ 2017 winners are present seven days a week from mid-May to early October.

Bishop Auckland Railway StationBob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7EJHardwick Park Visitor Centre Sedgefield, County Durham TS21 2DNHoliday Inn Darlington North Newton Park, County Durham DL1 3NLLocomotion NRM Shildon Shildon, County Durham DL4 1PQ


Visitor Contact Centre

Call: 03000 26 26 26Email: [email protected]: ‘Visit’ and your enquiry to 80011Twitter: @moreDurham

Visitor Information Points

DURHAM CITY

With excellent knowledge of the area, the experienced, professional staff in Durham’s official Visitor Contact Centre are on hand to help before and during your visit.• Information and bookings for places to stay• Information on places to visit, eat, shop and events• Practical information including opening times and accessibility

Calls - cost of a local call, calls from mobiles may vary.Texts - standard network charges apply.Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Closed weekends and Bank HolidaysPlease note: the Visitor Contact Centre is not open to the public for face to face enquiries.

During your stay, call into one of the Visitor Information Points at 18 locations across the county. They offer the latest information viaface to face, electronic tourist information kiosks or telephone points,plus access to a wide selection of leaflets and guides.

Visitor InformationLocal knowledge to make the most of your visit

Traveline

Once you arrive in Durham you’ll find a good network of regular publictransport services. For further details of routes and times of services visit the Interactive Transport Map at www.durham.gov.uk/busmap. A printed copy of the transport map can be obtained by calling 03000 268 667 or emailing [email protected]

For more information about the Cathedral Bus and public transport services across Durham and surrounding areas, contact Traveline direct by calling 0871 200 2233, or visit their website at www.traveline.info


Durham City Park & Ride

Durham Cathedral Bus

Public Transport

DURHAM DALES

DURHAM COAST

Secure CCTV-controlled sites at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands. Park & Ride users park free and travel into the city centre for £2.00. Open Monday to Saturday 7am-7pm.• Belmont Route on the junction of the A1(M)/A690: Milburngate Bridge

east side, Milburngate, County Hall, University Hospital• Sniperley Route on the A691: University Hospital, County Hall,

Milburngate, Claypath• Howlands Park Route on the A177: New Elvet, Milburngate Bridge east

side, Milburngate, Leazes Road underpass, New ElvetSimply turn up and park your car for free, then buy your ticket at one of the easy-to-use payment machines with coins, notes or a credit card by following the on-screen instructions.

The Cathedral Bus is a dedicated service covering three routes linking the rail station, principal city centre bus stops, coach park and the Market Place with the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle.

Chatterbox Café11 Market Place, St Johns Chapel, County Durham DL13 1QFBowlees Visitor Centre Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham DL12 0XEDurham Dales Centre Castle Gardens, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2FJKillhope – the North of England Lead Mining MuseumNear Cowshill, Upper Weardale, County Durham DL13 1ARThe Witham 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8LYThorpe Farm Centre Thorpe Farm, Greta Bridge, Barnard Castle,County Durham DL12 9TYVisitor Information Centre (Middleton Plus) 10 Market Place,Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham DL12 0QG

Dalton Park Murton, County Durham SR7 9HUTonia’s Café Seaham Hall Car Park, The Promenade, North Road,Seaham, County Durham SR7 7AG

Durham is an inspiring place, where light connects ourcounty on so many levels - from science, art and technology

to business, tourism and the beauty of our breathtakinglandscapes. Whilst shining on and shaping our heritage, light

inspires our here and now and illuminates our future.

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to business, tourism and the beauty of our breathtakinglandscapes. Whilst shining on and shaping our heritage, light

inspires our here and now and illuminates our future.

See Durham shine at:DurhamPlaceofLight.com

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