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Things to see and do and places to eat in Durham City, the Durham Dales, Vale of Durham and Durham Coast STUNNING LIVE ACTION SHOW Welcome to Durham - home to “ALL ACTION” “SPECTACULAR” THE SUNDAY TIMES THE DAILY TELEGRAPH breathtaking dales, a dramatic coastline, a vale steeped in history and a historic university city at its heart. Durham has been a place of pilgrimage - journeys of meaning and purpose - for centuries. In 2020, Durham’s Year of Pilgrimage, there are many reasons to visit. One of The Independent’s ‘10 best cities to visit in 2020’, Durham City captivates with its characterful streets, winding river and prominent peninsula crowned by the majestic Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through cobbled streets and discover cafés, independent retailers and restaurants. Enjoy live performances at Gala Theatre or be bowled over by Durham Cricket. The breathtaking beauty of the Durham Dales and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark provide ample opportunity to go wild in Durham’s great outdoors. Home to more dark sky discovery sites than anywhere else in the UK, make sure to bring your binoculars to marvel at the night sky. Nature reigns supreme in this special place - home to globally significant wildlife, landscapes and geology. Experience the mighty High Force waterfall, explore serene reservoirs including Derwent Waterside Park, discover miles of walking and cycle routes, or tackle the terrain at Hamsterley Forest. In Spring 2020 be amongst the first to discover the fascinating stories of the Northern Saints with the launch of six new walking trails. The Durham Coast is home to a dramatic stretch of designated Heritage coastline. Rugged yet beautiful, it offers magnificent beaches, clifftop walks, coastal charm and lots of opportunities for water sports. The Vale of Durham has been shaped by the county’s rich social and WATCH LEGENDS industrial past. Step back in time at award-winning Beamish, The Living Museum of the North or discover the county’s pivotal role in the development of the railways at Locomotion. Admire Bishop Auckland from above at COME TO LIFE Auckland Tower’s viewing platform, part of The Auckland Project, and see the exciting developments in the historic market town come to life; explore the emotive artworks on display in the Mining Art Gallery, and don’t miss the KYNREN 2020 SHOW DATES chance to step inside one of the best preserved bishops’ palaces in Europe at Every Saturday from 1st August - 12th September 2020 Auckland Castle. Discover medieval splendour in the heart of the Durham Dales at Raby Castle and be inspired by the 19th Century architecture, art collections and international exhibitions at The Bowes Museum. NEW FOR 2020 Get your taste buds tingling with Durham’s delicious food and drink. Whether ‘The Park’ Opens with New Attractions! it’s a hearty lunch in a country pub, a tasty tearoom treat or an evening of fine dining, look out for the Taste Durham mark - a sign of great food and service. For those who enjoy a spot of retail therapy, in Durham City you’ll find independent retailers and boutiques alongside high street favourites, or bag a bargain at Dalton Park - the biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East. There’s only one thing for it… Supported by: stay a little longer! Bishop Auckland, County Durham BOOK NOW: KYNREN.COM thisisdurham.com 3 Contents

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How to use this guide Key to symbols This handy guide will help you make the most of your time in our amazing The following symbols are featured throughout the guide. We hope this will help county. It is divided into easy-to-follow sections for things to see and do, you to choose the most suitable attractions or places to eat for your visit to Durham: places to eat, events and visitor information. Shop Visitor Attraction Quality Look out for the Taste Durham mark, a sign of great food and service Baby change facilities Assurance Scheme proudly displayed at eateries across the county. Tea room and/or coffee shop Welcome to Durham Restaurant Fairtrade products available Picnic tables Green Tourism Business Scheme Car parking Award - Gold, Silver, Bronze No dogs (except guide dogs) Accommodation Only Inspire me Dogs welcome Washing Machine We’ve included some articles on Durham’s heritage and great outdoors to No admission charge Hot Tub give you inspiration on what to see and do during your visit. Accessible parking Free WiFi For more inspiration and itinerary ideas, visit: Accessible toilets Log fire/open fireplace thisisdurham.com/inspire-me Wheelchair access all areas Garden Facilities for visually impaired Children’s facilities Special offers Facilities for hearing impaired Secure cycle storage Get value from your visit and take advantage of some great money-saving Taste Durham Accreditation AA Rosette offers. Look out for special offers on adverts. For even more savings visit: thisisdurham.com/offers Please ask us if you would like this document summarised in another language or format. [email protected] 03000 26 26 26 or for a pdf version visit thisisdurham.com/publications

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4 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 5 Discover Durham’s Hamsterley Forest Durham Heritage Coast great outdoors Whether it’s walking, cycling, watersports, nature watching or something to get the adrenaline pumping – discover Durham’s great outdoors.

Head to the Durham Dales to enjoy everything from a scenic stroll, stopping off the best off-road cycling tracks in the UK, amongst more than 30 miles of at quaint country pubs along the way, to a challenging trek. A number of long- waymarked trails. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, there are plenty of distance routes, including the Pennine Way and Coast to Coast cycle trail, take walking trails for all the family (and four legged friends) to enjoy too. you through breathtaking landscapes, while the highest public A-road in England From countryside to coast, Durham’s designated stretch of heritage coastline provides a cycle challenge certain to take your breath away. is recognised internationally for its rare plants and wildlife. Follow the coastal For a view to remember, stroll down the tree-lined path to the mighty footpath along the Durham Heritage Coast for dramatic cliff top views High Force - you will hear the roar of the waterfall long before you see it. Or across the North Sea as you are led through a colourful mosaic of grasslands, for a more tranquil time by the water, spot wildlife from the water’s edge at wildflowers, flora and fauna – you might even catch a glimpse of the rare Derwent Waterside Park. Northern Brown Argus butterfly with its distinctive orange-spotted wings. Some of the darkest skies in England can be found in the North Pennines For a rush of adrenaline, head to Seaham’s Harbour Activity Centre where Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark, making you can take to the water to paddle board, kayak or canoe. it the ideal place to discover the magic of the night sky. This special place also Even in historic Durham City there’s the chance to get back to nature, with provides habitats for spectacular wildlife, including 80% of England’s Black riverside walks and Durham University’s Botanic Garden. Grouse. Find out more at the award-winning Bowlees Visitor Centre. Discover Durham’s great outdoors and find more than 100 walking and A magnet for mountain bikers, Hamsterley Forest is home to some of cycling routes at: thisisdurham.com/outdoors

New for 2020 – Northern Saints Trails Be one of the first to experience the Northern Saints Trails as they are launched in spring 2020. The series of six new walking trails tell the region’s fascinating stories of the Northern Saints, discovering stunning landscapes, fascinating history, exciting attractions and delicious food and drink along the way. Find out more at: northernsaints.com Low Force Waterfall

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The dramatic Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site while in the Durham Dales you can experience the life and work of Victorian lead forms one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe, looking down upon the mining families at Killhope. charming University City below. Buildings as impressive as the exhibits within dot the county’s landscape. In the The magnificent Durham Cathedral has been a place of worship for almost a Durham Dales, Raby Castle and its beautiful 200-acre deer park, walled gardens millennium. Built to house the Shrine of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral is renowned and collections is one of England’s finest medieval castles. In the market town of for its magnificent Romanesque architecture. Take on the 325 steps to the top of the Barnard Castle you will find the magnificent sight of The Bowes Museum – a Central Tower and be rewarded with incredible views across the city and beyond. French-style château where you can stroll through themed galleries housing one And don’t miss Open Treasure, an incredible exhibition experience. of the North’s greatest collections of fine and decorative arts, and catch the iconic Originally built in the 11th Century on the order of William the Conqueror, Durham performance of the Silver Swan - a mesmerising mechanical automaton dating Castle is now a college of Durham University. Take a tour of the castle with a friendly back to the 18th Century. Auckland Castle, part of The Auckland Project, is the student guide and discover what it’s really like to live inside a Norman fortress. 900-year-old former residence of the Prince Bishops of Durham, which reopened in Visit the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre to find out more about these iconic late 2019 after multi-million pound conservation works brought the castle back to its buildings, or head to Durham Town Hall or Palace Green Library for fascinating original Georgian Gothic splendour. Bishop Auckland is also home to the Mining Art exhibits which shine a light on Durham’s past. Gallery, where emotive tales of the county’s coal-mining past are told. The county is home to award-winning attractions which allow you to take a step For a truly unique experience don’t miss Kynren – An Epic Tale of England. The back in time. Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of times gone by at live action open-air extravaganza takes audiences on a journey through 2,000 years Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in the Vale of Durham. See a new of history, myth and legend. New for 2020 is The Park, a day attraction offering a decade brought to life at the Welfare Hall, the first building to open in the new 1950s host of exciting experiences. Town. Discover Durham’s role in the development of the railways at Locomotion, Discover Durham’s past at: thisisdurham.com/history

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Monday to Friday 10am-10pm, Friday to Monday Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Facebook: DurhamClimbingCentre DurhamClimbingCentre Facebook: Indoor bouldering for adults and children aged 3+. Pay once aged 3+. Pay and children adults for Indoor bouldering sessions. children’s and daily instruction Family day! all - climb lounge, free and coffee café area, spectator Comfortable is a challenge really there Centre Durham Climbing At parking. Opening times: everyone! for 10am-6pm, open Bank Holidays. and Sunday Saturday Industrial Estate, John’s Road, Meadowfield St. 0191 378 9555 Tel Durham, DH7 8TZ Co www.durhamclimbingcentre.co.uk DurhamClimbing Twitter Saturday 10am-2pm. Saturday NorthUnit 6a, Bowburn Industrial Estate, DH6 5PF Durham City, Bowburn, 0191 377 1991 www.durhambrewery.com Tel Visit Durham’s leading microbrewery. Sample from our from Sample microbrewery. leading Visit Durham’s a brewery on beers and bottle-conditioned cask of range availability. for or telephone website the Check tour. shop. Bar the from available and minicasks gifts Bottles, hours. open during shop 9am-4pm, Friday to Monday Opening times: As tour times vary, please contact Palace Green Library for for Library Green Palace contact please vary, times tour As Durham Castle Durham Climbing Centre Durham Climbing Durham Brewery Ltd Brewery Durham Uncover 1,000 years of history in this undefeated castle on a unique a unique on castle undefeated in this history of 1,000 years Uncover is story Castle’s Durham Built as an imposing fortress, guided tour. Durham, whose semi- Prince-Bishops of the of that entwined with country. men in the most powerful the some of made them status regal home now building and working a living remains that a castle Discover Limited Durham University. of college founding the College, University to details. for call please access, wheelchair Opening times: 2932. 334 0191 Tel details, 3RW Durham University, Palace Green, Durham City, DH1 Tel 0191 334 2932 www.durham.ac.uk/durham.castle Facebook: durham.castle.museum Twitter: durhamcastle

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Daily 9.30am-5.00pm, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Day Boxing Christmas Day, 9.30am-5.00pm, except Daily Apr, May, Oct at weekends and Bank Holidays. at weekends Oct May, Apr, Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre Visitor Durham World Heritage Site Durham Museum and Heritage Centre Heritage and Museum Durham Housed in a refurbished 19th Century almshouse, Durham’s World Heritage Site Site almshouse, Durham’s World Heritage Century 19th Housed in a refurbished an with visitors Providing a week. open 7 days facility is a free Centre Visitor what it means about information including Site, World Heritage the of overview is to and what there Durham significant, what makes Site, Heritage a World be to see and do in Durham. Opening times: Day. Year’s New Durham City, DH1 3HB 7 Owengate, 0191 334 3805 www.durhamworldheritagesite.com Tel Durhamwhs Twitter: DurhamWHS Facebook: The perfect introduction to Durham. Tells the story of the people of Durham. of people the of story the Tells Durham. to introduction perfect The the describe Displays Cathedral. Durham close to church in an historic Situated medieval from life everyday illustrating objects city with the of development and a garden refreshments, shop with rubbing, Brass day. present the to times Lawson. artist Fenwick nationally-acclaimed by sculptures containing Opening times: 4.30pm. 11am to September. June to Open daily North City, DH1 3ET Durham Bailey, Mary-le-Bow, St 0191 348 5589 www.durhammuseum.co.uk Tel DurhamHeritage Twitter: DurhamMuseum Facebook: Monday to Saturday 9am–4.30pm. Bank Holiday and Christmas 9am–4.30pm. Bank Holiday Saturday to Monday Durham Market Hall Durham Market Durham Distillery Durham thisisdurham.com Market Place, Durham City, DH1 3NJ Market 0191 384 6153 www.durhammarkets.co.uk Tel durhammarkets Twitter: Durham Markets Facebook: hours – see website. hours Opening times: Discover the heart of independent retail in Durham City – explore the Victorian Victorian the – explore in Durham City independent retail heart of the Discover food Shop for independent traders. 45 hub with a thriving now Hall, Market and supplies hobby and antiques, homewares and beauty, and drink, fashion and a scone Or enjoy coffee too. services useful of a range and find collectables, a view! with Tel 07508 351 771 Email [email protected] Tel www.durhamdistillery.co.uk Durham Distillery Facebook: DurhamDistilUK Twitter: Durham’s only producer of craft spirits, gin, vodka and soon to be whisky! be to and soon gin, vodka spirits, craft of producer Durham’s only and shop tastings tours, city in 2020... offering the heart of the in to Moving space. bar and meeting private with stockists. local of number a from enjoy our handmade spirits can you then Until unique glass via our your of bottom the city to the heart of the From Durham with of a true taste getting be you’ll sure be can - you pot still copper sip. every

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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 8PG Tel 0191 378 1989 (booking line) www.durhamcitycoaches.co.uk Facebook: Durhamcitycoaches

Wharton Park A Durham County Council venue The elegance and beauty of our food is only matched by our location; The Pumphouse can be found opposite Houghall College and the University Sports This VisitEngland-accredited attraction Wharton Park Centre, boasting a truly stunning backdrop amongst nature’s beauty. Savour commands spectacular views across Durham City. The traditional Indian Cuisine and a modern interpretation of classic dishes brought to life historic park now offers a brand new heritage centre with signature Amaani hospitality. The finest ingredients, accomplished chefs and the and café, play areas for all ages, an amphitheatre and most authentic flavours are enjoyed against a stylish, contemporary backdrop. Durham City: Food & Drink miniature car track, multi-use games area, outdoor gym Opening times: Lunch - Thursday, Saturday, Sunday noon-2pm. Durham City: See & Do and putting green. Dinner - every day 6pm-11pm. Opening times: Daily, with events held throughout the year. Framwellgate Peth, Durham City, DH1 4RR Amaani, The Pumphouse, Farm Road, Durham, DH1 3PJ Tel 03000 262 655 Tel 0191 384 0832 Email [email protected] www.durham.gov.uk/whartonpark Email [email protected] www.amaanidurham.co.uk Facebook: WhartonParkDurham Facebook: AmaaniDurham Instagram: amaanidurham Collage

Experience our unique twist on the classic British Have an eventful Brasserie, choose from a delicious array of dishes made from the freshest ingredients while taking in stunning time in Durham views of the River Wear and the historic city. Open daily From music that gets your toes tapping, to food festivals that for breakfast and dinner. get your taste buds tingling and events that bring the past to Radisson Blu Hotel Durham (ground floor), life – find out what’s on across the county at: Frankland Lane, DH1 5TA thisisdurham.com/events Tel 0191 372 7200 Email [email protected] www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-durham Facebook: Radisson Blu Twitter: RadissonBlu 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 5TS Tel 0191 307 7033 www.finbarrsrestaurant.co.uk Facebook: FinbarrsRestaurant Twitter: Finbarrsrest

24 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 25 Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar Tango

Holi and Bhang, specialises in true authentic Indian Situated in one of Durham’s most iconic buildings on Cuisine. Join us where exotic flavours are combined with Old Elvet Bridge, Tango serves a lip-smacking menu vibrant spices and the atmosphere intoxicated with life. comprising of modern takes on traditional comfort Part of Farnley Tower Guesthouse, a perfect way to relax, foods. Celebrated burgers, small plates and grill’d classics. unwind and enjoy an evening meal with a selection of Whether you’re a meat lover, vegan or veggie Tango is wines, cocktails and draught beers. sure to be your new favourite haunt! Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar, Farnley Tower Kitchen opening times: Daily 11am-9.30pm. Guesthouse, The Avenue, Durham, DH1 4DX 96 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AG Highest Quality Assured and Tel 0191 384 4455 Tel 0844 625 6231 Email [email protected] Local Produce Champion Email [email protected] www.tangodurham.co.uk www.holiandbhang.co.uk Facebook: TangoDurham1771 Twitter: tangodurham The Rabbit Hole The Brew Bar Lounge & Terrace

The Brew Bar Lounge & Terrace is a friendly, inviting space to relax. Whether you fancy a quick bite to eat, a tipple or two, or a quintessentially British afternoon tea,

Durham City: Food & Drink our bar menu will tantalise your taste buds. We’re talking Durham City: Food & Drink light bites and hearty meals served throughout the day. Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JN Tel 0191 386 6821 www.durhammarriottroyalcounty.co.uk Facebook: DurhamMarriottHotelRoyalCounty Instagram: durhammarriottuk Twitter: durhammarriott

There’s nothing quite like the Rabbit Hole, characteristic of a 20s-inspired The Bishops’ Mill Jazz Supper Club. This hidey-hole hides its game well, hidden behind an innocuous ramshackle dim sum and noodle shop. Imagine a hushed murmur, a whiff of incense, romantically lit tables where you can settle in for an evening of fine Chinese-Asian dining.

Kitchen opening times: Daily 11am-9.30pm.

17 Hallgarth Street, Durham City, DH1 3AT Tel 0191 386 5556 www.therabbitholedurham.co.uk

20% discount* Show advert to redeem. Excludes deli deals Shaheen’s Indian 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 The premier Indian in the heart of historic Durham wide selection of draught/bottled products. Cask Marque accredited. We’ll welcome City. Combining authentic Indian recipes with fresh, you into our friendly atmosphere. Fun for all the family whatever the occasion. local produce and never using artificial ingredients, Opening times: Monday and Tuesday 8am-midnight, Wednesday, Friday, Shaheen’s produce delectable food in a pristine dining Saturday 8am-2am, Thursday and Sunday 8am-1am. experience that won’t break the bank! Unit 1-2 Walkergate, Durham City, DH1 1WA Tel 0191 370 8510 48 North Bailey, Durham City, DH1 3ET www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/homepubs/The-Bishops-Mill Tel 0191 386 0960 Facebook: Lloyds No 1 The Bishops Mill Twitter: TheBishopsMill www.shaheensdurham.co.uk Facebook: Shaheens-Indian 2018 Gold Award Best Bar None, winner of Bar of the Decade, 5* food hygiene rating

26 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 27 Durham Cathedral: Undercroft Restaurant

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10% off with Open Treasure ticket* Valid on day of food purchase only Set in the medieval arched undercroft of Durham Cathedral, we serve delicious breakfasts, lunches and treats using local produce wherever possible. Explore our range of hot and cold lunch options, enjoy a cup of our sustainable triple certified coffee, and treat yourself to our range of homemade cakes and scones. Traditional roast lunch served on Sundays. Sumptuous traditional afternoon teas available, £11.95 per person. Advance * booking essential. Email [email protected] to enquire about hiring the restaurant. Durham City: Food & Drink Breakfast served 10am-11.30am, Lunch served noon-2pm, Afternoon tea served 2.30pm-4pm. Opening times: Daily 10am-4.30pm except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and Good Friday. Durham Cathedral, Durham City, DH1 3EH Tel 0191 386 3721 www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/restaurant-cafe Twitter: DCathRestaurant

Zen

This Durham institution continues to thrive on its reputation as a most popular family owned and operated restaurant. A melting pot of the exotic Far East. So save the air fare to Bangkok, visit Zen, chopstick through amazing Thai- Asian classics and not so classics! What you get when you combine great local ingredients Thai technique and wok heat.

Kitchen opening times: Daily 11am-9.30pm.

Court Lane, Durham City, DH1 3JS Tel 0191 384 9588 www.zendurham.co.uk

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Market Place, Bishop Auckland County Durham, DL14 7NP

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When booking online, terms & conditions apply & conditions terms online, booking When Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Open all year. Advance booking required. booking Advance year. Open all Black Horse Beamish Black Horse Beamish Wild Beamish Quote BWDURHAM20 for 10% discount* for BWDURHAM20 Quote Two hours of treetop adventure set in the grounds of the stunning Beamish Hall stunning the of grounds set in the adventure treetop of hours Two your get to guaranteed hanging vines are bridges and the rope Zip-wires, Hotel. free-fall Powerfan 45ft awesome the with off pumping. Finish it all adrenaline out! days and family birthdays kids for Perfect experience. sessions. archery try our public not why then you, not for are If heights throughout walk interactive is a magical walk in Wonderland our Alice Meanwhile, at Beamish Wild. woodland enchanted the Opening times: Durham, DH9 0YB Co Hotel, Beamish Hall 01207 233 733 www.beamishwild.co.uk Tel BeamishWild1 Twitter: BeamishWild Facebook: one and home to Valley Beamish Conservation the within Positioned majestically from away throw a stone’s only We are fields. lavender only North East’s the of break a family us an ideal spot for making Railway, Tanfield Beamish Museum and cottages. and self-catered rooms in 15 accommodation luxury with prepared freshly delivering experience, dining a relaxed offers Our restaurant and garden Our outdoor beer ingredients. sourced locally finest using the dishes place perfect is the countryside the of views panoramic with area play children’s day. a beautiful on relax to Durham, DH9 0RW Beamish, Co Estate, Beamish, Red Row Black Horse 01207 232 569 Email [email protected] Tel www.blackhorsebeamish.co.uk blackhorsebeamish Facebook: blackhorsebeamish Instagram: BlkHorseBeamish Twitter: Open all year. April to October 10am-5pm, November to March Open all year. April to October 10am-5pm, November to Beamish, The Living Museum of theNorth of Museum Living The Beamish, thisisdurham.com 10am-4pm. For full opening times and admission charges, visit www.beamish.org.uk. Recommended in Lonely Planet’s Ultimate United Kingdom Travelist Beamish, Co Durham, DH9 0RG Tel 0191 370 4000 www.beamish.org.uk Facebook: BeamishLivingMuseum Twitter: Beamish_Museum Instagram: beamish_museum Follow in the footsteps of the Downton Abbey stars and see where the Follow in the footsteps of the Downton Abbey stars and the 1820s, 1900s, movie was filmed! Plus discover what life was like in 1940s and 1950s. Georgianthe through ride train steam a enjoy and Waggonway Pockerley Visit on which the regionlandscape. Discover pitmen, putters and the prosperity Town street andwas built in The 1900s Pit Village. Stroll down The 1900s pick up some Edwardian essentials from the Co-op. Mend’ andHead to The 1940s Farm to learn all about ‘Make do and museum’sthe in 1950s the of spirit community and excitement the experience Centre. replica of Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community daytime events forThroughout the year, there is a packed programme of visitors to enjoy at no extra charge. Opening times:

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor The 14th Century stronghold of the Nevilles, which Nevilles, the of stronghold Century 14th The a family house, now country Regency a grand became craft for tour, a family-guided on castle home. Visit the Quartermaster’s in the stay or and open-air theatre, fairs and April run between and events Tours let. holiday details. for see website December, Durham, DH7 8DE Brancepeth, Castle, Brancepeth 0191 378 9670 Tel www.brancepethcastle.org.uk BrancepethCastle Facebook: QuartermastersAtBrancepethCastle Facebook: Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to close to beauty natural outstanding of area in an Situated Durham, Beamish Reservoir, Derwent Way, Waskerley the en-suite Luxurious border. Northumberland and the and sheets cotton Egyptian toiletries, cowshed with rooms in served food sourced locally plus quality TV, flat screen views. countryside stunning with our dining room Waskerley, Farm, Bee Cottage Lodge, Bonner’s 07946 536 934 Tel DH8 9HW Consett, Email [email protected] www.bonnerslodge.co.uk lodge bonners Facebook: Blackwell Grange Hotel Hotel Grange Blackwell Brancepeth Castle Brancepeth Bonners Lodge B&B & Touring Caravan Park Caravan Touring B&B & Lodge Bonners Visit England 4* Gold Award Visit England 4* Gold Award Award & Breakfast The Blackwell Grange Hotel is a stunning 17th Century mansion, which enjoys an mansion, which enjoys 17th Century is a stunning Hotel Grange The Blackwell Durham countryside. County beautiful in the setting enviable between and located Darlington of outskirts the parkland on in wooded Nestled historic the from minutes 45 only yet Pennines, and the Moors Yorkshire North the the from a sanctuary provides Grange Blackwell and Newcastle, York of cities life. everyday of and bustle hustle in the relax meetings, hectic of or a day North East, the exploring day a busy After Grange. at Blackwell on-site club situated leisure Road, Darlington, Grange Hotel, Grange Blackwell Durham, DL3 8QH Co 0330 102 7238 Tel www.blackwellgrangehotel.com A Durham County Council venue Council County A Durham Daily, 1 April to 31 October 10am-4.30pm. October 31 to 1 April Daily, Binchester Roman Fort Roman Binchester 1 mile north of Bishop Auckland beside the River Wear on the road from from the road Wear on the River north Auckland beside Bishop 1 mile of Durham, DL14 8DJ Co Newfield, to hall place/town the market season) 267 013 (out of 01388 663 089 / 03000 Tel www.durham.gov.uk/binchester See the impressive remains of the Commandant’s house and the Commandant’s house and the the of remains impressive See the building) cover a new within protected (now bath-house neighbouring (underfloor a hypocaust of examples preserved best the of one containing well- stupendously See the Britain. of whole in the system) heating by uncovered building bath regimental the part of of remains preserved excavations. recent weekend 26 May, Monday 2020: Bank Holiday for dates event Re-enactment August. 31 Monday 11-12 and Bank Holiday July A688 Spennymoor-Bishop from Durham-Crook, A690 from Signposted centre. town Bishop Auckland and from Auckland, booking Advance £3 (under 4s free). £4, Children Concessions £5, Adults guided tours. group for required Opening times: thisisdurham.com

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Tel 0191 584 1873 www.downatthefarm.co.uk Tel within located museum are the of areas display The containing rooms of and consist Hall Town Spennymoor as a life- well and models as mining equipment, photographs in a tunnel. working pony and another in a stable pony pit size and Friday noon-4pm, Thursday to Opening times: Monday and Bank Holidays Sundays, Closed 10am-2pm. Saturday holidays. Council Spennymoor, High Street, Hall, Town Spennymoor 07577 012 882 Tel Durham, DL16 6DG Co Email [email protected] Durham Mining Museum www.dmm.org.uk Facebook: Award-winning farm Adventure Park for the whole the for Park Adventure farm Award-winning and area pet, play animals and zoo to farm of Lots family! lambs and Newborn playzones. outdoor of rides. Lots pigs, - wash activities farmyard chicks, hatched newly quad Real a bunny. cuddle feeding, bottle donkeys, groom adventure rides, tractor train, 7s, barrel over the for bikes more! plus much pillow jumping playground, from holidays and school Weekends Opening times: 2020. half-term October to half-term February DH5 8JG Houghton-le-Spring, Lane, Stoneygate Daily 1 April to 30 September, weekends in September and in September weekends 30 September, to 1 April Daily Hall Hill Farm Durham Mining Museum Down at the at Farm Down 1 free tractor ride tractor 1 free with this advert October, plus half-term, Santa weekends. All 10.30am-5pm. All weekends. Santa half-term, plus October, Durham, DH7 0TA Co Lanchester, 01388 731 333 www.hallhillfarm.co.uk Tel hallhillfarm Twitter: Farm Hill Hall Facebook: 2018 Attraction - Small Visitor Award Visit England Silver Farm Attraction of the Year 2017. Enjoy a fun filled family day out with lots of lots out with day family filled Enjoy a fun 2017. Year the of Attraction Farm Highland pigs and magnificent rabbits, cuddly chicks, animals, fluffy including rides and lambs, donkey the feed ride, bottle and trailer tractor a free Take Cattle. Special golf and jumping pillows. barn, crazy play indoor soft Large train. barrel time. is lambing and April year. March the throughout events Opening times: Vale of Durham: See & Do 39

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Moor House Adventure Centre, Centre, Moor House Adventure Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor We provide outstanding adventurous and educational and educational adventurous outstanding We provide Durham City from 10 minutes than less activities over choose from can visitors acres, 15 With Centre. Climbing, Crossbows, including activities 25 adventurous the an hour, stay Visit for and Pioneering. Bushcraft or longer! weekend DH4 6QY Houghton-le-Spring, Gate, Rainton 0191 584 1703 www.moor-house.org.uk Tel Email [email protected] Moorhouseadventure Facebook: adventurecentre Twitter: Co Durham, DH3 4NX Tel 0191 389 1111 Tel Durham, DH3 4NX Co lumleycastle Facebook: www.lumleycastle.com LumleyCastleLtd Twitter: Instagram: landofaokandiron Instagram: You are here to An escape room in a dungeon! Lumley Castle. Guests investigate the haunting of the cries of a young speak of an ancient curse and the old stone walls. woman can be heard behind the ghost of Lily, Search ancient rooms, find and escape a deadly fate! Lane, Lumley Castle Hotel, Ropery DH3 4NX Chester-le-Street, Durham, Tel 0191 303 6393 Email [email protected] www.escapedurham.co.uk for perfect venue, 4-star A unique and inspirational dining and luxury conferences, celebrations, weddings, North finest the of one breaks. Undoubtedly leisure destinations, and leisure and UK business hotels East unique a truly create to old and new combining effortlessly experience. travel and memorable Chester-le-Street, Hotel, Castle Lumley Walk the trails in the Plantation at Burnopfield, cycle cycle at Burnopfield, Plantation in the trails the Walk at river in the or play Consett from Walk Derwent the Shotley the of heritage hidden the Discover Allensford. our industrial about and learn makers Bridge sword Oak & Iron of Land Furnace. Steel past at Derwentcote everyone. for something offers and across Tyne theRiver to Valley Derwent www.landofoakandiron.org.uk Prudhoe. to oak & Iron of Land Facebook: LandofOakIron Twitter: Moor House Adventure Centre Centre Moor House Adventure Lily Of Lumley - Escape Rooms Durham at Lumley Castle Rooms Durham at Lumley - Escape Lily Of Lumley Hotel Castle Lumley Land of Oak & Iron Oak of Land Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion

Local Produce Champion Produce Local East Knitsley Grange Farm, Farm, Grange East Knitsley Highest Quality Assured and Assured Quality Highest A Durham County Council venue Council A Durham County Facebook: HardwickParkDurham Facebook: archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable - a remarkable diversity and ecological remains archaeological held events with park is open daily The visit. to place your walk swans, and see the Come year. the throughout with or relax area play our children’s a picnic, visit dog, have our website. Opening times: Check a coffee. TS21 2DN Durham, Sedgefield, Co 262 899 03000 Tel www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark This VisitEngland-accredited attraction is an 18th attraction VisitEngland-accredited This rich heritage, views, beautiful featuring parkland Century Twitter: KnitsleyFarm Twitter: and cakes, homemade pies and pastries, freshly butchered butchered homemade freshly pies and pastries, and cakes, items delicatessen with along meat products, own/local cheeses. and local/regional 01207 592 059 Tel DH8 9EW Consett, Knitsley, Email [email protected] www.knitsleyfarmshop.co.uk Knitsley-Farm-Shop Facebook: Award-winning farm shop/restaurant based on a working a working based on shop/restaurant farm Award-winning many boasts Durham. Knitsley Co. near Consett, farm breads baked freshly including products home produced © Chris Hope Hardwick Hall Hotel Hall Hardwick Hardwick Park Hardwick Knitsley Farm Shop & Granary Café Shop & Granary Farm Knitsley thisisdurham.com Nestled in the beautiful County Durham countryside, just off the A1(M), and the just off Durham countryside, County beautiful in the Nestled is Hotel Hall Hardwick Park, Country Hardwick magnificent the by surrounded bar areas, lounge and cozy and rooms, function stylish its With AA rated. 4 Star lounge and bar area The and leisure. business combine to place perfect it is the our popular homemade as as well and snacks, lunches light excellent serves in not call Why produce. sourced made using locally which are of all tea, afternoon one sample to or perhaps stay park, country the around a walk after a coffee for varieties. own very North East’s the of all including offer on 44 gins the of TS21 2EH Durham, Sedgefield, Co Hotel, Hall Hardwick 01740 620 253 Email [email protected] Tel www.hardwickhallhotel.co.uk HardwickHHotel Twitter: HardwickHallHotel Facebook: / hardwickhallweddings hardwickhallhotel Instagram:

Vale of Durham: See & Do 38 Vale of Durham: See & Do 41 Awaiting Inspection Awaiting Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Always open 24/7. Always Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Hall Hotel, Rockliffe Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Brambles Coffee Shop Coffee & Brambles Centre Garden Tree Poplar Hurworth on Tees, Darlington, Co Durham, DL2 2DU Co Darlington, Tees, Hurworth on 01325 729 999 www.rockliffehall.com Tel RockliffeHall Twitter: Hall Rockliffe Facebook: Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Brambles Coffee Shop is located on the outskirts of outskirts the on Shop is located Coffee & Brambles Centre Garden Tree Poplar the of banks the from away throw Durham and just a stone’s of City historic the Wear. River as our and as well and flowers plants for and passion a love We have scrumptious also offer and floristry, we in gardening expertise knowledgeable hot of Shop. Enjoy a selection Coffee Brambles winning award our within delights Teas Afternoon winning our award and sample drinks meals, delightful and cold open countryside. the of surroundings relaxing within Shop, Coffee & Brambles Centre Garden Tree Poplar Durham, DH1 2NG Lane, Shincliffe, Hall 0191 384 7553 www.poplartreegardencentre.co.uk Tel elegant with charm combined English quintessential promises Hall Rockliffe Orangery; flagship 4AA Rosette the experience flock to surroundings. Foodies dining, celebrating relaxed offer restaurants and Clubhouse Brasserie the while Spa five-bubble luxurious estate. The the from or foraged grown produce like or perhaps you’d and unwind, relax to environment perfect the provides or cycling hand at tennis, try your golf course, championship the on tee-off to there please; as you as active be can you Hall Rockliffe At lawn? the on croquet explore. to fingertips at your 365 acres are Opening times:

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Boundary of North Pennines C2C (Sea to Sea) Cycle Route Durham Dales Approximate Distances in Miles Area of Outstanding Natural Durham City Beauty Roads Vale of Durham 25 Barnard Castle Durham Heritage Coast Rivers 12 15 Bishop Auckland Pennine Way Durham City Places of interest 8 32 19 Chester-le-Street 15 40 27 12 Seaham Weardale Way Place Names/ Place Names Durham Coast 21 18 17 30 36 Stanhope Coastal Footpath Visitor Information Points. For more information refer to Contains OS data © Crown copyright [and database right] (2020). Dere Street Trail page 76/77. Please note that not all roads and settlements are included on the map. Distances approximate, based on most direct route provided by an online route planner.

42 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 43 A7 University Hospital C6 Durham Rail Station D6 North Road Bus Station Car Park Coach Park 9 Coach Drop Off / Pick Up To County Hall Shopmobility Toilets Lifts View Point Park & Ride Car Parks 8 A7 Sniperley B1 Belmont K5 Howlands Park & Ride Bus Stops Cathedral Bus Stops 19 16 1 Rail Station 2 Bus Station 22 3 Milburngate 4 Market Place 5 Cathedral & Castle 15 6 Freemans Place Coach Stop 14 7 Claypath 13 12 18 21 20 Heritage 1 F4 Durham Cathedral 2 E5 Durham Castle 3 F5 Palace Green 4 D5 Town Hall City Map City Map 11 5 E4 World Heritage Site 17 Visitor Centre Museums & Gardens 6 F4 Durham Museum and Heritage Centre 7 K4 Botanic Garden 8 B7 Wharton Park 9 A4 Crook Hall & Gardens 10 K6 Oriental Museum 11 F5 Palace Green Library, Special Collections Shopping 12 E4 Prince Bishops Shopping Centre 13 E5 The Riverwalk 14 D5 Durham Indoor Market 15 D5 Fowlers Yard Creative Workspaces Culture 16 D4 Gala Theatre Durham 17 F4 Assembly Rms (Theatre) 18 E5 City Theatre

Sport and Leisure 19 C4 Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre 20 E4 Prince Bishop River Cruises (Summer) 21 E4 Rowing Boat Hire (April - October) 22 D4 Walkergate 10 Howlands Visitor Information Points For more information refer to page 76/77. Please note that not all roads and settlements are included on the map. Contains OS data ©Crown copyright [& database right] (2020).

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THE BOB ABLEY ART GALLERY AT SPENNYMOOR TOWN HALL ARE ENJOYING ART BUYERS IN THE THOUSANDS

Following the refurbishment of the industries and the roles they played. art gallery, which has made it one They also covers the people, the of the largest and best art galleries places and the buildings where in the Northeast, and the launch they lived and how daily life was for NORMAN CORNISH of the new ‘Social Art Exhibition’ them in those days. in the Bob Abley Art Gallery in IN SPENNYMOOR Spennymoor Town Hall, visitor The exhibition is also attracting lots numbers are now averaging over of children and school groups; as it Norman Cornish the renowned town while capturing his iconic a 1,000 a month, with many of the really is an educational experience national British Artist has his work paintings at the location in which visitors traveling from around the for young people to learn about available in several ways in his in many cases were painted. The world including America, Australia, how their parents and grandparents home town of Spennymoor in Co Trail can be downloaded on a APP France, Spain and Sweden to name lived in the Northeast of England in Durham. where local people can be heard but a few, to see and buy the art years gone by, and how times were telling there stories and memories from the new exhibition. As a result, tough for them. • The Bob Abley Art Gallery in the of each painting. There is also sales of art have gone through Spennymoor Town Hall hosts a free 12-page booklet which is the roof, with one example being Just a small sample of some of the a large permanent collection available at the start of the trail at a buyer from San Francisco taking stunning art that is available for sale of his work as well as a large the Town Hall in Spennymoor. five pieces of art work back home includes work by: collection of original work for sale, with him. Lou Harris many of which have never been • Visitors can enjoy the John Kitson Sam Wood seen by the public. These are Archway at the Town Hall in To cope with the significant Peter Burns complimented by a further 20 top Spennymoor which hosts a large increase in demand, the opening Bob Olley regional artists selling their works. collection of Norman Cornish hours have increased to Monday to paintings which have been backlit Friday 9.00-5:00pm and Saturday The gallery is always looking for • There is also the Norman Cornish and displayed in the archway in a and Sunday 9am-4pm. new artists who paint social history Trail that takes visitors around the stunning and creative way. type work, or people who are The new exhibition is based around looking to sell their social history social history art, covering such paintings. For further information Parking is FREE and is available immediately behind the Town Hall. as, art depicting industries such ring 01388 815276 as mining and ship building. There Opening hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm are paintings that tell the stories of Entry is FREE with a free all-day car Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery, High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DG the people who worked in these parking at the rear of the building. Tel: 01388 815276 www.spennymoor-tc.gov.uk Vale of Durham: See & Do 49 Quality Assured Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor

Monday to Friday 7:30am-11pm, Saturday and Sunday and Sunday 7:30am-11pm, Saturday Friday to Monday The Saxon Inn Hotel Inn Saxon The The Honest Lawyer Hotel Lawyer Honest The 8am-11pm. Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SY Escomb, Green, 1 Saxon Hotel, Inn Saxon The 01388 662 256 Email [email protected] Tel www.saxon-inn.com Escomb Inn, Saxon The Facebook: The Honest Lawyer Hotel is a three-star hotel with a five-star service. Located Located service. a five-star with hotel is a three-star Hotel Lawyer Honest The on links transport great with Durham City, from miles just three A167 the on our doorstep. rooms, family/disabled 10 twins, three 32 doubles, bedrooms, 51 We have and courtyard some with bridal suite, and one rooms four-poster five with along bathrooms en-suite own their have rooms All views. countryside making facilities. and coffee tea noon-9.30pm from dishes of a wide range serves Restaurant Our AA Rosette noon-8pm. from lunch and popular Sunday Saturday, to Monday 0191 378 3780 Tel Durham, DH1 3SP Hotel, Lawyer Honest The honestlawyerdurham Facebook: www.honestlawyerhotel.co.uk Set bar and restaurant. with run Bed and Breakfast is a family Inn Saxon The We offer countryside. picturesque by surrounded Escomb of village rural in the our All flexibility. for as adjoining rooms as well rooms, twin and family double, friendly welcome and warm A standard. high a to finished and en-suite are rooms you. awaits Opening times: @thisisdurham /thisisdurham www.strawberry-hill-farm.co.uk Adam and Louise welcome you to their family run family their to you welcome Louise and Adam countryside quiet and open A Park. and Caravan Camping Touring for Spacious pitches views. magnificent park with Homes Holiday Caravan Tents. and Motorhomes Caravans, homemade some delicious Try hire. for also available are Room. Tea on-site in our treats Park, & Caravan Camping Farm Hill Strawberry Durham, Co Old Cassop, Durham, Waters, Running 0191 372 3457 Tel DH6 4QA Email [email protected]

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upload your Durham photos using Durham photos upload your #LoveDurham Twitter at: Twitter at: Instagram Facebook at: Facebook Follow us Follow Tanfield Railway Tanfield Strawberry Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park and Tea Room Tea and Park Caravan & Camping Hill Farm Strawberry thisisdurham.com Take a nostalgic journey on the world’s oldest railway, a great day out for all out for day a great oldest railway, world’s the on journey a nostalgic Take Victorian-style of train as your smoke the and smell steam See the family. the and countryside the through journey a scenic on you takes carriages wooden by steam working of reality gritty See the Arch. Causey visit engineering marvel or enjoy a cosy Hill at Marley shed locomotive oldest working Europe’s visiting House and at Andrews rooms tea in our period-style and refreshments cuppa Canteen. Pontop from is also available Hot food stations. Tanfield East year the throughout and Bank Holiday Sunday every Trains Opening times: Daily. summer in school holidays. Thursday and 10.30am, plus Saturday from 5ET NE16 Gateshead, Hill, Old Marley Shed, Engine Hill Marley 07508 092 365 Email [email protected] Tel www.tanfield-railway.co.uk TanfieldRailway Twitter: tanfieldrailway Facebook: tanfield_railway Instagram:

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Small folk museum featuring Dales life over time. Lead Lead time. over life Dales museum featuring folk Small and activities children’s lives, working miner’s kitchen, Visit adjoining High House resources. history family free. £3, children Chapel. Adults Oct plus Bank Holidays Opening times: Open 1 May-31 & June, Sept May, Tues & 1.30pm-4.30pm. Closed Mon opening times. for website Oct. Check DL13 1HD Bishop Auckland, Ireshopeburn, Hotts, 01388 517 433 www.weardalemuseum.co.uk Tel Email [email protected] weardalemuseum Facebook: E-Newsletter Sign up to receive the the receive Sign up to for Durham e-newsletter see and to things ideas on and competitions. do, events thisisdurham.com/newsletter Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens & Chapels House, Historic Ushaw: Weardale Museum & High House Chapel Weardale Situated 4 miles from Durham City, in wonderful park and woodland. Marvel Marvel park and woodland. in wonderful Durham City, from 4 miles Situated art our latest admire House and Chapels; at our Pugin-designed Historic or a guided tour. events, theatre our concerts, of or enjoy one exhibitions, afternoon to yourself treat homemade fayre: freshly serves Tearoom Divines in our family-friendly picnic baskets our scrumptious of or enjoy one tea, outdoor spaces. information. up-to-date for website - check year the Throughout Opening times: Ushaw, Durham, DH7 7DW 0191 373 8500 www.ushaw.org Tel ushawcollege Twitter: Ushaw College Facebook: The Old Hall Cottages Hall Old The thisisdurham.com The Old Hall Cottages, Byers Green, Co Durham, DL16 7PS Co Green, Byers Cottages, Old Hall The 01388 664 716 Tel Email [email protected] www.byersgreen.com ThomasWrightHouse Facebook: A choice of quality self catering in Byers Green close to Durham and Bishop close to Green in Byers self catering quality of A choice secluded stone detached are Cottages Old Hall North Pennines, The in Auckland no through Wear, with River the to leading track an ancient on conversions door. the from and walks traffic hot tub and private with two, for hideaway is a romantic Cottage Farm Hall two Cottage, No 1 Old Hall countryside. the of open views with burner wood No.2 Old Hall burner. hot tub and wood private with four sleeps bedrooms, dogs. During your three and welcomes five sleeps bedrooms three with Cottage walk minutes five Wright House, only Thomas not visit our restaurant why stay noon. from day every Serving food away?

Vale of Durham: See & Do 50 Archer’s Jersey Ice Cream The Green Tree 1727 Bar, Restaurant & Accommodation

Award-winning ice cream made on the farm from our Highest Quality Assured own herd of dairy cows. Take home tubs, ice cream cakes made to order. Great coffee, cream teas, sandwiches, quiche and cakes. There is a playground for small children, a 2 mile permissive walk, zip wire and swings. Well behaved dogs welcome. New Moor Farm, Walworth Road, Darlington, DL2 2UD Tel 01325 300 336 www.archersjerseyicecream.com Facebook: archersicecream Instagram: archersicecream Kaffeehaus Amadeus

A coffee lover’s heaven. Authentic Viennese coffee house offering speciality coffees with different brewing methods, homemade Austrian/German-style cakes, bread, Vale of Durham: Food & Drink Vale of Durham: Food & Drink 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 Holidays). 1 Percy Crescent, Lanchester, DH7 0EU Tel 01207 520 056 www.kaffeehaus-amadeus.co.uk Facebook: KaffeehausAmadeusLanchester Twitter: KaffeeAmadeus Get bowled over by Durham From cricket and cycling to running and rowing, get bowled over by Durham’s exciting sporting events. Find out more at: thisisdurham.com/sport

Beautiful country pub and restaurant with a remarkable history, The Green Tree 1727 is only 4 miles from Durham City. The 290 year old family run Dalestone Inn is nestled in the picturesque village of Tudhoe. Wide and varied food menu, using quality fresh and locally sourced ingredients. Daily specials, Sunday lunch and fixed price menus available. Enjoy our selection of real ales, wines and spirits, including over 60 gins, plus a lovely beer garden. Our two bedroom first floor holiday apartment offers everything you need for a comfortable stay, recently refurbished and with all mod cons. Perfect for walkers, dog lovers and those looking for a slice of rural history.

Opening times: Daily noon-11.30pm.

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

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Front Street, Chester Moor, Durham, DH2 3RJ Tel: 0191 389 0561 Opening times: Lunch - 12.00pm to 2.00pm (Except Friday) Evening - 6.00pm to 11.00pm (7 nights a week)

A689/A177 roundabout, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, TS21 2JX Tel: 01740 623 030 Opening times: Lunch - 11.30am to 1.30pm (Except Friday) Evening - 6.00pm to 11.00pm (7 nights a week) www.leraaj.co.uk LeRaajIndian Open daily including holidays. Sustainable Restaurant Association - Highest Quality Assured and The Italian Farmhouse 2 Star Sustainability Champion Thomas Wright House Local Produce 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 noon-10pm (closed 2.30pm-5pm), Sunday noon-7.30pm. South Street, West Rainton, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 6PA Tel 0191 584 1022 www.theitalianfarmhouse.co.uk Facebook: TheItalianFarmhouse Twitter: ItalianFarm

Sustainable Restaurant Association - The Lambton Worm 2 Star Sustainability Champion 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 Vale of Durham: Food & Drink Vale of Durham: Food & Drink 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-midnight, Sunday noon-10.30pm. North Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4AJ Tel 0191 387 1162 www.thelambton.com Facebook: TheLambtonWorm Twitter: TheLambton The Toronto Lodge

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 noon–11pm, Friday and Saturday noon–midnight, Sunday noon–9pm. Toronto Lodge, Addison Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7RJ Tel 01388 664 303 www.torontolodge.co.uk Restaurant with guest accommodation (VisitEngland 4 Star & Silver Facebook: TorontoLodge Twitter: torontolodge Award) in quiet rural setting close to Durham and Bishop Auckland. Ground floor restaurant open daily from noon for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner with à la carte options and Sunday lunches into the evening. First floor bar with its panoramic views is popular for special occasions, including intimate weddings, parties and afternoon tea. Families enjoy the rear Garden room, with al fresco dining too on patio and lawn areas. Stay over with a choice of eight individually designed en-suite rooms. For extra luxury try Aquila with private patio, and outdoor hot tub or Phoenix with Look out for the Taste Durham logo, double spa bath. Opt for ‘in room’ dining in both. Ample car parking and free WiFi. a sign of great food and service. Get your taste buds tingling at: Thomas Wright House, High Street, Byers Green, Co Durham, DL16 7PF Tel 01388 664 716 Email [email protected] tastedurham.co.uk www.thomaswrighthouse.com Facebook: ThomasWrightHouse

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Bowlees Visitor Centre Visitor Bowlees Bowlees Visitor Centre is the perfect introduction to nature and the landscape landscape and the nature to introduction perfect is the Centre Visitor Bowlees Global Beauty and UNESCO Natural Outstanding of Area North Pennines in the waterfalls and Summerhill Force High Force Force, Low to Geopark. Enjoy walks the and drink from food Enjoy great areas. wildlife the in nature and get closer to in our shop, and picnic and play in the art and gifts produce, local discover café, - Walking Activities - Family - Events Information Visitor site. woodland attractive – – Café - Exhibitions - Gift Shop - Gallery Garden – Wildlife Trails and Nature (donation). Parking - Car Picnic Area Mar weekends 13 to Feb 10am-4pm, 24 open daily 23 Feb to Opening times: 15 Oct open daily 31 1 to 10am-5pm, 30 Sept open daily Mar to 10am-4pm, 14 only 10am-4pm. only weekends 30 Nov 10am-4pm, 1 to Durham, DL12 0XF Co Castle, Barnard Newbiggin, www.northpennines.org.uk 01833 622 145 www.visitbowlees.org.uk Tel VisitBowlees Twitter: VisitBowlees Facebook:

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Durham Dales: See & Do 58 Durham Dales: See & Do 61 A Durham County Council venue Council A Durham County Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor 10am–4.30pm. Hamsterley Forest Hamsterley Durham Dales Centre Dales Durham A perfect destination with shopping, tea room and gardens. room tea shopping, with destination A perfect gift and craft, diverse of a range where leisure, at your courtyard the Browse for room tea large Visit the experience. a unique shopping shops provide specialist sculptures the look for to forget don’t gardens, the explore you before treat a tasty a with stocked well point is information visitor The bugs! hunt for even can and you and activities. cycling walking, attractions, local for leaflets of range 4 hours. up to for FREE parking with accessible is fully Centre The Opening times: DL13 2FJ Durham, Co Stanhope, Gardens, Castle 03000 264 300 Email [email protected] Tel www.durhamdalescentre.co.uk durhamdalescent Twitter: DurhamDalesCentre Facebook: options is no shortage of there or energetic, is relaxing activity your Whether heart the right into Durham. Explore in County forest largest enjoy the to trail extensive our with or horse bike foot, on valleys wooded beautiful of play fun has loads of Trail Play Viking the adventurers, young For network. dark wood’. ‘deep, in the spotting go Gruffalo can and they opportunities Café. Forest at Hamsterley treat a delicious of reward the with day Finish the at forestryengland.uk/ activities and other events with date up to Keep page. Facebook our or on hamsterley-forest year. the throughout day all apply charges Parking Durham, DL13 3NL Co Bedburn, Forest, Hamsterley 01388 488 312 Tel Email [email protected] www.forestryengland.uk/hamsterley-forest HamsterleyForest Facebook: Discover Weardale Weardale Discover Chocolate Fayre, Barnard Castle Barnard Fayre, Chocolate bit.ly/discover-weardale discoverweardale Facebook: Weardale – a place to relax, a place to reconnect with nature and take time out time and take nature with reconnect to a place relax, to – a place Weardale life. everyday of and bustle hustle the about and forget everyone, for something do, with to visit and things stay, to places of lots There’s make to and waiting ready We are sublime. truly to adrenaline-fuelled the from forget. won’t you us an experience with time your trip. your most out of the make can so you is here Weardale Discover We love chocolate. It’s as simple as that! With over 70 different delicious chocolate chocolate delicious different 70 over With as that! It’s as simple chocolate. We love Jersey and fabulous confectionery as quality well as choose from to flavours and personal gifts gorgeous is ideal for Fayre Chocolate cream, ice cream double has Fayre Chocolate 33 years, over for Castle Barnard in Established alike. treats and adding artisan in 2019, town in the premises larger to moving just expanded, enjoy to our range to Hot Chocolate and our Signature tea leaf loose coffees, roast away. take or to Garden, in our secluded Secret in our shop, outside sitting Durham, DL12 8LZ Co Castle, Barnard 10 Horsemarket, 01833 631 307 www.chocolatefayre.co.uk Tel ChocFayre Twitter: chocolatefayre Facebook: chocfayre Instagram: thisisdurham.com

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Mission Hall: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Mission Hall Antiques Hall Mission Sunday 1.30pm-5pm. Robson’s: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 1.30pm-5pm. Robson’s: Monday to Saturday 51 The Bank, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8PL Tel 01833 631 101 www.missionhallantiquescentre.co.uk Located on The Bank in the heart of Barnard Castle’s conservation area and Located on The Bank in the heart of Barnard Castle’s selling everything from ideally placed for specialist shopping. Over 40 dealers and Beleek to Worcester, Early Blue and White, Royal Doulton, Moorcroft kitchenalia, glass, 20th Century ceramics, jewellery and collectables, books, clothing. militaria, silver, antique fishing tackle, furniture and vintage from Mission Hall Visit our other shop Robson’s Antiques - across the road (at 36 The Bank) which specialises in glass and silverware. Opening times:

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Daily spring to winter. See website for details. for See website winter. spring to Daily High Force Waterfall is open daily (except for Christmas Day) Christmas Day) for (except is open daily Waterfall High Force Killhope High Force Waterfall Force High thisisdurham.com Situated on the A689 mid way between Stanhope and Alston. Stanhope between the A689 mid way on Situated KillhopeMuseum Twitter: Killhope Facebook: www.killhope.org.uk KillhopeMuseum Instagram: Killhope Lead Mining Museum is a unique and unforgettable experience, famous famous experience, Mining Museum is a unique and unforgettable Lead Killhope to is plenty there mine tours, underground and waterwheel working its for and is situated attraction winning is a multi-award This family. whole the entertain Outstanding of Area North Pennines stunning the within Weardale in Upper hands on adventure, underground scenery, breathtaking Beauty. With Natural red including and wildlife amazing flora mining history, lead fascinating activities, family. the all do and see for to is so much there squirrels, Opening times: Twitter: HighForceWater Twitter: Forest-in-Teesdale, Co Durham, DL12 OXH Co Forest-in-Teesdale, 01833 622 336 www.raby.co.uk/high-force Tel and Waterfall Hotel Highforce Facebook: Opening times: closing. is half an hour before admission dusk. Last 10am to from High Force in Forest-in-Teesdale, is one of England’s most impressive waterfalls. waterfalls. England’s most impressive of is one in Forest-in-Teesdale, High Force Whin Sill the over 21 metres drops and spectacularly suddenly Tees River The well the countryside, stunning by Surrounded a plunge pool below. into rock sight. spectacular this to you and turns leading twists walk maintained woodland apply. – charges available and parking Picnic area

Durham Dales: See & Do 62 Durham Dales: See & Do 65 The Adventures Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Norman Cornish, Pre-Raphaelite Knights, Daily, 10am-5pm, Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Daily, 10am-5pm, Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Regeneration Possibility. Choice. Change. Situated in beautiful The Bowes Museum Bowes The gardens and parkland, the Museum also offers excellent dining and a superb gardens and parkland, the Museum also offers excellent shop. Opening times: New Year’s Day. Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 8NP Tel 01833 690 606 www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk Facebook: TheBowesMuseum Twitter: TheBowesMuseum Offering one of Britain’s most fascinating museum experiences, The Bowes Offering one of Britain’s most fascinating museum experiences, of European fine Museum is home to one of the most important collections by Old Masters can be and decorative arts in the North of England. Paintings musical automaton, found alongside iconic objects such as the Silver Swan The permanent fashion, textiles, silver and metals, ceramics and furniture. programme which collections are complemented by an acclaimed exhibition for 2020 includes: of Clara Show advert to redeem - see terms and conditions - see terms redeem to advert Show

Stables Café, Shop and Woodland Play Area open all year from from year open all Area Shop and Woodland Play Café, Stables

for walking (or riding!) walking for Our routes were made were Our routes Discover Durham’s great outdoors on two feet or two or two feet two on outdoors Durham’s great Discover at:. routes and cycling 100 walking Find over wheels. thisisdurham.com/outdoors Free child entry with full paying adult* paying full child entry with Free Raby Castle Raby New Year’s Day 2020. Castle re-opens 4 March 2020, Wednesday to Sunday Sunday to 2020, Wednesday 4 March re-opens 2020. Castle Day Year’s New Walled Open Bank Holidays. and August). in July Tuesdays (plus September until end of the to March of beginning from a week 10am, 7 days open from Gardens and details times admission information, further for website check Please October. our special events. of 01833 660 202 Tel Durham, DL2 3AH Co Staindrop, Raby Castle, RabyCastle Twitter: RabyCastle Facebook: www.raby.co.uk Set within a 250 acre Deer Park with beautiful 18th Century Walled Gardens, Raby Gardens, Walled Century 18th beautiful with Park Deer a 250 acre Set within Vane the home to in England and has been castles medieval finest the of is one discover architecture, and elaborate exterior dramatic Behind its 1626. since family Shop, Café, Stables to access Free and furniture. artwork fine interiors, stunning collection. and carriage Area Woodland Play Opening times: thisisdurham.com

Durham Dales: See & Do 64 The Old Well Inn Clarendon’s of Barnard Castle

17th Century award-winning pub with a selection of Quintessentially British, this classic tearoom serves real ales. Traditional pub grub and authentic Indian traditional breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and food. 10 en-suite rooms with smart TV and WiFi. Family cake. Local produce is always on the menu and all and dog friendly. cuisine is freshly prepared, homemade and delicious! Beer garden along historic castle walls. Regular live Opening times: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm, music events and open mics on Thursdays. Saturday & Bank Holidays 9am-5pm, Closed Sunday. The Old Well Inn, 15-21 The Bank, 29 Market Place, Barnard Castle, Barnard Castle, DL12 8PH Co Durham, DL12 8NE Tel 01833 690 110 Tel 01833 690 130 www.theoldwellinn.co.uk Email [email protected] Facebook: OldWellBarney Highest Quality Assured and www.clarendonsofbarnardcastle.co.uk Local Produce Champion Facebook: Clarendons of Barnard Castle

Wetheriggs Animal Rescue & Conservation Centre Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearooms

A rescue centre and visitor attraction, we take in injured The beautifully converted Coach House is the perfect setting and unwanted animals including domestic pets, farm for Eggleston Hall Café and Tearoom. Situated alongside the animals and native wildlife. Visitors can interact with a renowned Eggleston Hall and Gardens it’s a great place to

host of animals, over 1,000 on view. Opening times: enjoy either breakfast, lunch or tea. Locally sourced produce is Durham Dales: Food & Drink

Durham Dales: See & Do Open daily 10am-4pm, exotic building 6 days per year, used wherever possible. Usual opening hours 10am-4pm, details online. Thorpe Farm Centre, Barnard Castle, see website for seasonal changes. Co Durham, DL12 9TY Tel 01833 627 444 Eggleston Hall, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, Email [email protected] DL12 0AG Tel 01833 650 553 www.egglestonhall.co.uk www.wetheriggsanimalrescue.co.uk Email [email protected] Facebook: wetheriggsanimalrescue Quality Assured and Local Facebook: Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearoom Twitter: wetheriggs Instagram: wetheriggs Produce Champion TripAdvisor: Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearoom The Three Tuns

A traditional country pub with real ales, great wines and thisisdurham.com locally sourced cuisine. Customers can enjoy weekly quiz The county’s official website featuring nights, Friday steak nights and traditional Sunday lunch. Dog friendly. things to see and do, accommodation, food Opening times: Thursday to Friday 5pm-11pm, and drink, events and visitor information. Saturday to Sunday noon-11pm.

Church Bank, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AH Tel 01833 650 289 Facebook: tunseggleston Instagram: thethreetunseggleston

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Twitter: dalton_park Instagram: dalton_park Instagram: dalton_park Twitter: The biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East, located located North East, in the centre shopping outlet biggest The 50 outlet over There’s Durham City. from minutes just 20 places plus great day every RRP 50% off up to shops offering Store too. parking cinema and free screen a seven eat, to 10am–7pm, Saturday Friday to Monday opening times: 10:30am*–5pm. 9am-7pm, Sunday at 11am) 3,000sqft open over (*Stores Murton, & Leisure, Shopping Park Outlet Dalton 0191 526 6500 Tel Durham, SR7 9HU Co DaltonParkOutlet Facebook: www.dalton-park.co.uk Thursday to Sunday 10am (11am in winter) to 3pm. to 10am (11am in winter) Sunday to Thursday

E-Newsletter the receive Sign up to for Durham e-newsletter see and to things ideas on and competitions. do, events thisisdurham.com/newsletter East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre & Lifeboat East Durham Heritage Dalton Park Dalton Welcome to the East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre, explore Seaham’s rich explore Centre, & Lifeboat Durham Heritage East the to Welcome in wrecked which was Elmy, George The lifeboat historic and see the heritage and document photographic the View crew. its loss of the with 1962 November sandy safe Enjoy the lived. grandparents your see where perhaps archives, additional attract to keen are group The and shops. cafés various and the beach Centre. Heritage manage help the to volunteers enthusiastic Opening times: Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham, SR7 7EE 0191 581 8904 Email [email protected] Tel www.eastdurhamheritagegroup.co.uk Centre East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Facebook:

A dramatic coastline with clifftop walks, walks, clifftop with coastline A dramatic and the views breathtaking beaches, Seaham. of town harbour bustling Durham Coast Durham thisisdurham.com

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Offer valid until October 2020 April to September 9am-7.30pm, October to to 9am-7.30pm, October September to April Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Peterlee Parachute Centre, Shotton Airfield, Shotton Airfield, Shotton Centre, Parachute Peterlee Tel 0191 Durham, DH6 2NH Colliery, 517 1234 Email [email protected] Tel 0191 581 8998 www.seahammarina.com Tel and novices beginners, for skydiving and Parachuting our excellent for TripAdvisor Check parachutists. licensed grass 760x60m Aircraft. Parachute place 4 and 16 reviews, Sat & Opening times: Fri, and 550x7m tarmac runways. Apr-Oct. & Bank Holidays Thurs plus Wed, Sun Feb-Nov, PeterleeParaCen Twitter: www.SkydiveAcademy.org.uk SkydiveAcademyPeterleeDZ Facebook: The multi-award winning Seaham Marina – County Durham’s County Marina – Seaham winning multi-award The for haven safe an excellent marina - offers and only one onsite 96 boats, for facilities marina provides The visits. family Waterside in the retailers parlour and other cream ice cafés, fantastic offers centre activity The buildings. and Castleside and outdoor adventures. sports water for opportunities Opening times: Opening times: vary). may opening times 9am-5pm (Retail March Seaham, Waterside, The Seaham Marina, Durham, SR7 7EE Co £30 off per person £30 off Dalton Park Dalton Skydive Academy Limited Academy Skydive Seaham Marina Marina Seaham Whether its kick starting your day with fresh coffee and breakfast, or if you are are or if you and breakfast, coffee fresh with day your starting kick its Whether mall, the through dotted cafés our cosy of in one break a quick shopping taking Park. at Dalton choice of plenty there’s in open later pub which are and a carvery restaurants of also a selection There’s our seven visiting eat before to a bite for located perfectly and are evening the to cinema. screen Durham, SR7 9HU Co Murton, & Leisure, Shopping Park Outlet Dalton 0191 526 6500 www.dalton-park.co.uk Tel DaltonParkOutlet Facebook: dalton_park Twitter: dalton_park Instagram: Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa Serenity and Hotel Hall Seaham thisisdurham.com Lord Byron’s Walk, Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 7AG Walk, Seaham, Co Byron’s Lord 0191 516 1400 www.seaham-hall.com Tel SeahamHall Facebook: SeahamHallHotel Twitter: Seaham Hall is an award-winning hotel and spa, perfectly located just a just a located and spa, perfectly hotel is an award-winning Seaham Hall ideal venue the Coastline, Durham Heritage the from away throw stone’s stay. overnight or indulgent spa day a relaxing for and in history is steeped hotel five-star boutique this 1791, back to Dating just a short and located gardens delightful of acres 37 charm. Set within a retreat. for location perfect it is the centre City Durham from drive Room Dining The - restaurants renowned two also boasts Seaham Hall Ozone. The and

Durham Coast: See & Do 70 The Dining Room at Seaham Hall

Durham has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries, but today there are many The Dining Room at Seaham Hall celebrates the personality of Seaham Hall, reasons to visit - from wellbeing, 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 walking, food and sport, to events, seasonally to reflect the fabulous ingredients of the time. Quality and taste are what is on show here. Dine in the opulent The Dining Room for an evening festivals, art and history. meal or why not try a scrumptious afternoon tea in the beautiful lounge. Durham Coast: Food & Drink What will your pilgrimage be in 2020? Seaham Hall Hotel, Lord Byron’s Walk, Co Durham, SR7 7AG Tel 0191 516 1400 www.seaham-hall.com Facebook: SeahamHall Twitter: SeahamHallHotel

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Lickety Split Creamery

Lickety Split Creamery is a multiple national award-winning ice cream parlour. We have twice won first place at the UK national ice cream competition coupled with more than 60 other awards making us the most successful ice cream parlour in the whole County Durham area. As well as our A series of new walking trails famous desserts we offer a range of hot food and drinks. Opening times: Daily 11am-6pm. Closed Christmas Day that tell the fascinating stories and Boxing Day. 13 North Terrace, Seaham, Co Durham, SR7 7EU of the Northern Saints – Tel 0191 581 0719 www.lickety-split.co.uk launching Spring 2020 Facebook: Splicketylit Twitter: _Splickety_Lit

Tonia’s Café

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, Co Durham, SR7 7AG Tel 0191 513 1515 www.toniascafe.co.uk Facebook: ToniasSeaham Twitter: ToniasSeaham Discover more at

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49323 VCD Pilrimage ad 99x210mm.indd 1 14/01/2020 14:47 Have an eventful time in Durham Whether it’s a food festival getting your taste buds tingling, music and dance at the Wolsingham Show or journey through 2,000 years of history, myth getting your toes tapping, drama and sport putting you on the edge of your and legend at the must-see spectacular outdoor live action show, Kynren – seat, exhibitions that enlighten or a festival that entertains – you’re certain to An Epic Tale of England. have an eventful time in Durham. In Autumn, reach for the stars with the annual North Pennines 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Beamish, The Living Museum of Stargazing Festival, and for literary lovers, the Durham Book Festival is the North, which is set to celebrate with a programme of exciting events not to be missed. and activities throughout the year. Winter will see the return of the Durham City Traditional Christmas In spring, food lovers are in for a treat with the return of the Bishop Festival, while festive fun is to be had at attractions across the county. Auckland Food Festival, while it’s full steam ahead for family fun at Throughout the year, attractions host world-class exhibitions, the Gala Locomotion’s Festival of Steam. Theatre offers the best in live entertainment, and Durham Cricket provides Summer gets into full swing with the Durham Brass Festival, and teams thrilling sporting action. will take to the water for the 187th Durham Regatta. Get a taste of rural life Find out what’s on across the county at: thisisdurham.com/events

Winter highlights Durham Regatta 13-14 June Norman Cornish: The Definitive Collection Seaham Food Festival 13-14 June – The Bowes Museum Until 23 February Durham Miners’ Gala 11 July Durham Vocal Festival 25 January-2 February Durham Brass Festival 12-19 July Backshift: Bob Olley at 80 - Mining Art Gallery 15 February-10 May Durham City Run Festival 16-18 July Fire & Ice InDurham 21-22 February Kynren – An Epic Tale of England 1 August-12 September (Saturdays) Spring highlights Beamish Museum - Great North Festival of Agriculture 3-6, 12-13, 17-20 Sept Beamish Museum – Great North Festival of Transport 2-5 & 25-26 April Wolsingham Show 5-6 September Bishop Auckland Food Festival 18-19 April Autumn / Winter highlights Durham Adventure Festival 24-26 April Heritage Open Days 11-20 September Locomotion Festival of Steam 8-10 May Museum of the Moon - Durham Cathedral 12 September-6 November Durham Pride 24 May Durham Book Festival 10-18 October Summer highlights North Pennines Stargazing Festival 23 October-1 November Summer in the City 2020 28 May-28 June Durham City’s Traditional Christmas Festival 4-6 December Durham Cricket Vitality Blast 3 June-12 July

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