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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 Welcome to Durham, a sweeping 2019 emerald canvas with breathtaking dales, a dramatic coastline, a vale steeped in YEAR OF THE VIKING history and a vibrant city at its heart. One of the Top 3 Recently described as the ‘loveliest city in the North’ by Britain Magazine, Performances to see in the UK – Tripadvisor Durham City captivates with its characterful streets, winding river and prominent peninsula crowned by the dramatic Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore winding cobbled streets and discover cafés, craft shops and boutiques. Enjoy live performances at Gala Theatre, or if sport is more your thing, catch the Durham County Cricket Club in action. 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. The North Pennines AONB is home to more dark sky discovery sites than anywhere else in the UK, so bring your binoculars to admire the majesty of the night sky. Nature reigns supreme as the area is home to globally significant wildlife, landscapes and geology. Marvel at the mighty High Force waterfall, explore serene reservoirs, take on national walking and cycle routes, or tackle the terrain at Hamsterley Forest with over 30 miles of adrenaline-filled cycling tracks. 2000 YEARS OF HISTORY, MYTH AND LEGEND The Durham Coast is home to a dramatic stretch of designated Heritage coastline. Rugged yet beautiful, it has been reclaimed from its industrial past to offer magnificent beaches, clifftop walks and coastal charm. Bustling towns and villages dot the landscape, such as Seaham – a lively harbour town with a Marina and watersports centre. The Vale of Durham has been shaped by the county’s rich social and 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 Auckland Tower’s viewing platform and see the exciting developments in the market town come to life. Explore the emotive artworks on display in the Mining Art Gallery and don’t miss the chance to set foot in one of the best preserved bishop’s palaces in Europe as Auckland Castle reopens to the public in 2019. Discover medieval splendour in the heart of the Durham Dales at Raby Castle and be inspired by the 19th Century architecture, art collections and The UK’s ‘must-see’ international exhibitions at The Bowes Museum. Get your taste buds tingling with Durham’s delicious food and drink. Whether live action outdoor spectacular 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. Saturdays throughout the Summer And for those who enjoy a spot of retail therapy, in Durham City you’ll find 29th June – 14th September 2019 independent retailers and boutiques alongside high street favourites, or bag a bargain at Dalton Park - the biggest outlet shopping centre in the North East. BISHOP AUCKLAND | 11 MILES SOUTH OF DURHAM There’s only one thing for it… Supported by: stay a little longer! BOOK NOW — LIMITED AVAILABILITY

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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 eateries 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 Childrens 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

© Visit County Durham. Published February 2019. All information correct at time of going to print. You are advised to check opening Keep in touch 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 page: Raby Castle, top to bottom – Durham Dales, The Rose and Crown at Romaldkirk, Hall Hill Keep in touch to find out first about Durham news, events and special offers. Farm, Auckland Castle; page 4 - Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site; page 6 – Durham Dales; page 8 – Beamish, The Living Museum of the North; page 10 – River Wear; page 36 – Locomotion; page 66, Durham Dales; page 75 – Durham Heritage Sign up to receive our free e-newsletter, Coast; page 80 – Durham County Cricket Club; page 86 – Angel of the North. SPECIAL OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS For further information about the deals offered within this guide, or to check terms and conditions please contact the venue direct. visit: thisisdurham.com/newsletter 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 2019 and Visit County Durham cannot accept any responsibility in respect of changes, errors or omissions which may have occurred. * Deal specific terms & conditions: /thisisdurham @thisisdurham #LoveDurham 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.

4 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 5 Go wild in Durham Whether it’s walking, cycling, watersports, or something to get the adrenaline pumping – go wild in Durham’s great outdoors. Heading out into the Durham Dales you can enjoy everything from waymarked trails. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, there are a scenic stroll, stopping off at quaint country pubs along the way, to plenty of walking trails for all the family (and your four legged friends) a challenging trek. A number of long-distance routes, including the to enjoy. Pennine Way and Coast to Coast cycle trail, take you through breathtaking From countryside to coast, the county’s designated stretch of heritage landscapes, whilst the highest A-road in England provides a cycle coastline is recognised internationally for its rare plants and wildlife. Follow challenge certain to take your breath away. the coastal footpath along the Durham Heritage Coast for dramatic cliff For a view to remember, stroll down the tree-lined path to the mighty top views across the North Sea, as you are lead through a colourful mosaic High Force and you will hear the roar of the waterfall long before you see of grasslands, wildflowers, flora and fauna – you might catch a glimpse of it. Or for a more tranquil time by the water, spot wildlife from the water’s the rare Durham Argus butterfly with its distinctive orange-spotted wings. edge at Derwent Reservoir. Or for a rush of adrenaline head to Seaham’s Marina Activity Centre The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is home where you can take to the water to paddle board, surf or canoe. Seaham is to the North Pennines Stargazing Festival. Also designated a UNESCO a hotspot for sea glass with pretty pieces washing up on shore as an echo Global Geopark, discover more about the dramatic dark skies, fascinating of the long forgotten bottle works factory which closed almost 100 years geology and wildlife at the award-winning Bowlees Visitor Centre. ago – perhaps you’ll find your own little gem to take home. A magnet for mountain bikers, Hamsterley Forest is home to some Discover Durham’s great outdoors and find over 100 walking and cycling of the best off-road cycling tracks in the UK, amongst over 30 miles of routes at: thisisdurham.com/outdoors

6 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 7 Durham’s past brought to life Experience times gone by and get hands on with history as Durham’s past is brought to life. Durham’s world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham’s treasure troves are buildings as impressive as the exhibits within. Durham Castle form one of the most stunning city panoramas in Europe, looking In the Durham Dales, Raby Castle and its beautiful 200-acre deer park, walled down upon the charming University City below. gardens and collections is one of England’s finest medieval castles. In the market The magnificent Durham Cathedral has been a place of worship for almost a town of Barnard Castle you will find the magnificent sight of The Bowes Museum millennium. Begun in 1093 to house the Shrine of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral is – a French-style chateau where you can stroll through themed galleries housing renowned for its magnificent Romanesque architecture. 2019 will see the reopening one of the North’s greatest collections of fine and decorative arts. Catch the iconic of the Central Tower following extensive conservation works, preserving it for future performance of the Silver Swan, a mesmerising mechanical automaton dating back generations. Durham Cathedral also houses Open Treasure, a world-class exhibition to the 18th Century. space showcasing previously hidden spaces. Auckland Castle will once again welcome visitors in 2019 as the 900-year- Originally built in the 11th Century on the order of William the Conqueror, Durham old former residence of the Prince Bishops will reopen its doors after multi-million Castle is now a college of Durham University. Take a tour of the castle with a friendly pound conservation works bring the castle back to its former splendour. Bishop student guide and uncover what it’s really like to live inside a Norman fortress. Visit Auckland is also home to the Mining Art Gallery, where emotive tales of the trials the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre to find out more about the fascinating and tribulations of the county’s coal-mining past are told. stories behind these two iconic buildings. And for a truly unique experience don’t miss Kynren – An Epic Tale of The county is home to award-winning attractions that will let you take a step back England. The live action open-air extravaganza takes audiences on a spectacular in time. Experience the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of times gone by at Beamish, journey. New pre-show attractions, the Viking Village and Blacksmiths, will The Living Museum of the North in the Vale of Durham. Discover Durham’s immerse visitors in the sights and sounds of everyday Viking life. role in the development of the railways at Locomotion. And in the Durham Dales Discover Durham’s past at: thisisdurham.com/history experience the life and work of Victorian lead mining families at Killhope.

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by Durham City Coaches Ltd. The choice of day trips departing day of choice The Ltd. Coaches Durham City by opportunity to the you gives and varied Durham are from or driving of worry the without area nearby the explore and Lindisfarne Beamish, Kynren, to Tours directions. following Sit back and relax. programme. in the included Seahouses are Lane, Brandon, Ltd, Brandon Durham City Coaches Durham, DH7 8PG Co 378 1989 (Booking Line) 0191 Tel: www.durhamcitycoaches.co.uk Durhamcitycoaches Facebook: Discover the local area with Voyager Day Excursions operated operated Excursions Day Voyager with area local the Discover 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 E-Newsletter The Rabbit Hole Rabbit The Voyager Day Excursions Voyager thisisdurham.com 17 Hallgarth Street, Durham City DH1 3AT 17 Hallgarth Street, 0191 386 5556 Tel: www.therabbitholedurham.co.uk There’s nothing quite like The Rabbit Hole. Durham’s newest 20s-inspired 20s-inspired newest Durham’s Hole. Rabbit The like quite nothing There’s away hidden game well, hides its hidey-hole This Club. Shanghai Jazz Supper lit romantically find shop, you’ll antique ramshackle an innocuous behind dining and wine, with fine of an evening in for settle can you where tables jazz performances. live regular

Durham City: See & Do 24 Durham City really does have Plus, at different times throughout the year, we something for everyone to enjoy. welcome expert stylist, Young, old, as a family or just you enjoying some Belinda Alexander, and her quiet time, there’s always something happening here team to the City. Offering free in Durham. On the third weekend of every month personalised style consultations we celebrate the InDurham Weekend. A jam-packed while showcasing some of the hottest couple of days spanning the whole of the City, with fashion finds from retailers across the City, Fashion events like Dine InDurham, Live InDurham and InDurham helps to sort your wardrobe woes while Fashion InDurham to name but a few. making you look and feel fabulous in no time at all. Come and explore the many different bars, One totally unique thing about exploring Durham restaurants, and other exotic eateries calling is its independent retailers. Sitting side-by-side Durham their home with Dine InDurham. A tasty with some big-name brands on our highstreet, it’s treat with something to suit all pallets and price the independent businesses of the City that really points, many participating businesses offer huge do make Durham different. While many of these discounts and other special offers during this event. businesses take part in Dine, Live and Fashion InDurham, three times a year, we specifically Or why not come along and be entertained at Live celebrate the independent businesses who choose InDurham? With live music performances from to call the City their home with Independents some of the region’s biggest up-and-coming stars, InDurham. It’s all about encouraging people to shop this free event is hosted at different venues across locally and support traders within the City. In July the City. Either stay in one place and enjoy the line- of each year, one way we do this is by partnering up, or follow your favourite act around the City as with Durham Markets to bring you ‘Fiver Fest’, they perform in different locations during the night. whereby many independent businesses offer their Also, many of our Live InDurham performers goods and services for just £5 or multiples thereof. support our friends at Durham Markets during the monthly Full And speaking of fivers, did Moon Street Market. It’s always you know for an annual fee a great night with a fantastic of just £5, you can get your atmosphere too. hands on an InDurham Loyalty Card? It gives you exclusive If fashion is more your thing accesses to deals, discounts than food, then check out and other special offers from Fashion InDurham. Each participating businesses in the City 365 days a month during the InDurham year. That’s on top of everything that’s already on Weekend, many different offer during the InDurham Weekends. An absolute retailers hold exclusive in- bargain and a must-have for anyone spending time store offers for you to enjoy. in the City.

For more information about what’s on Or follow us on in Durham City and how to subscribe to the InDurham Loyalty Card, visit: F L www.durhambid.co.uk Amaani at The Pumphouse Collage

The elegance and beauty of our food is only matched Experience our unique twist on the classic British by our location; The Pumphouse can be found opposite Brasserie, choose from a delicious array of dishes made Houghall College and the University Sports Centre, boasting from the freshest ingredients while taking in stunning a truly stunning backdrop amongst nature’s beauty. Savour views of the River Wear and the historic city. Open daily traditional Indian Cuisine and a modern interpretation of for breakfast and dinner. classic dishes brought to life with signature Amaani hospitality. Radisson Blu Hotel Durham (ground floor), Opening hours: 12pm-2pm (except Friday), 6pm-11pm Frankland Lane, DH1 5TA Durham Amaani, The Pumphouse, Farm Road, Durham, DH1 3PJ Tel: 0191 372 7200 Tel: 0191 384 0832 www.amaanidurham.co.uk www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-durham [email protected] Email: [email protected] Facebook: AmaaniDurham Instagram: amaanidurham Facebook: Radisson Blu Twitter: @RadissonBlu Bill’s Durham Ebony Champagne & Cocktail Bar

From award-winning breakfasts through to delicious and Regarded as Durham’s most prestigious Champagne & unusual lunch dishes and the twinkling of candles by night, Cocktail Bar serving daytime food and drinks, and night Bill’s is the place to be. Expect warm welcomes, great time drinks only, Ebony is located on the Walkergate service and very good, freshly prepared dishes. In the complex. Offering an extensive food and drinks menu to Durham City: Food & Drink Durham City: Food & Drink evening, our dinner menu is a mix of our own dishes and suit all tastes in a relaxed atmosphere. Weekend nights a selection of our take on some of the best classics. regularly come alive with local acoustic musicians and Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8am–11pm. retro DJs. Sunday 9am–10:30pm. 8 Walkergate, Durham, DH1 1SQ 39 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU Tel: 0191 375 7121 www.ebonychampagnebar.co.uk Tel: 0191 386 7672 www.bills-website.co.uk Facebook: Ebony-Champagne-And-Cocktail-Bar Instagram: @billsrestaurant Twitter: ChampagneEbony

Broom House Coffee Shop & Farm Shop 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 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 Shaheen’s Indian seat outside with farmland views. The Farm Shop’s highlight is our Aberdeen Angus beef, people travel miles for our The premier Indian Bistro in the heart of historic scrummy sausages. Browse a wide range of related produce and gifts. Durham City. Combining authentic Indian recipes Large play field, Forest Adventure and farm animals to visit. with fresh, local produce and never using artificial Opening times: Daily except Christmas Bank Holidays. ingredients, Shaheen’s produce delectable food in a pristine dining experience that won’t break the bank! Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TR Tel: 0191 371 8382 (Coffee Shop) 0191 371 8839 (Farm Shop) 48 North Bailey, Durham City, DH1 3ET www.broomhousedurham.co.uk Tel: 0191 386 0960 Facebook: Broom House Durham Twitter: @broomhousefarm www.shaheensdurham.co.uk Instagram: BROOMHOUSEFARM Facebook: Shaheens-Indian

28 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 29 Tango The Cellar Door Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion

Situated in one of Durham’s most iconic buildings right by Old Elvet Bridge, Tango serves modern takes on traditional comfort food. A lip-smackingly good menu comprising nachos, dirty fries, kebab wraps, ciabatta rolls, loaded hotdogs and celebrated burgers. If you’re a burger lover, Tango is sure to be your new favourite haunt! Opening hours: Daily 11am-11pm 96 Elvet Bridge, Durham, DH1 3AG. Tel: 0844 625 6231 www.tangodurham.co.uk, [email protected] Facebook: TangoDurham1771, Twitter: tangodurham

Thai River

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; Durham City: Food & Drink Durham City: Food & Drink Thai Green Curry; Stir-Fried Spicy Basil dishes; and a seafood menu. Opening times: Daily 12noon-10pm.

32 River Walk, Durham City DH1 3SL Tel: 0191 597 8774 www.thairiverdurham.co.uk Facebook: ThaiRiverDurham The Bishops’ Mill

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. 20% Discount* Show advert to redeem. Excludes deli deals. There are multiple rooms and floors to provide options for private dining as well Serving quality food daily, 8am-11pm, with over 100 tables and the ability to take as larger group bookings. Three terraces expand down to the river with plenty of bookings, there’s room for everyone! We serve a range of real ale, craft beer and a room for outdoor dining. wide selection of draught/bottled products. Cask Marque accredited. We’ll welcome The food is designed to match the relaxed dining environment, with the main you into our friendly atmosphere. Fun for all the family whatever the occasion. focus on the use of seasonal and local produce, with menus changing monthly Opening times: Monday and Tuesday 8am-12am, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday to reflect the freshest produce available. A great value two and three course set 8am-2am, Thursday and Sunday 8am-1am. lunchtime menu is available, along with an a la carte menu from 5pm. Perfect for special occasions as well as regular relaxed dining. Unit 1-2 Walkergate, Durham City DH1 1WA Tel: 0191 370 8510 Serving food from 12 noon - 9.30pm, Monday-Sunday www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/homepubs/The-Bishops-Mill Facebook: Lloyds No 1 The Bishops Mill Twitter: @TheBishopsMill 41 Saddler Street, Durham City, DH1 3NU Tel: 0191 383 1856 www.thecellardoordurham.co.uk 2018 Gold Award Best Bar None, winner of Facebook: The Cellar Door Bar of the Decade, 5* food hygiene rating

30 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 31 The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Whisky River Cocktail Bar & Café

Open seven days a week, the Garden Gate Café is situated Cosy cocktail bar located on Durham’s riverside. Whisky at the entrance to our beautiful gardens. The terrace is River Cocktail Bar & Café offer innovative, creative overlooked by the Maze, creating a peaceful oasis to relax cocktails and a wide range of whiskys and spirits from with a coffee. around the world served by knowledgeable and attentive We serve breakfast, light lunches and sweet treats using staff. Live music every Friday night adds to a great locally sourced and home grown seasonal produce. atmosphere in which to enjoy a sophisticated tipple. Elvet Riverside, Durham, DH1 1UJ Crook Hall and Gardens, Frankland Lane, Durham, Tel: 0191 384 9511 DH1 5TA. Tel: 0191 384 8028 Facebook: WhiskyRiverBar www.crookhallgardens.co.uk Twitter: @Whisky_River Facebook: CrookHallGardens The Garden House Inn Zen

A cosy rustic 18th Century pub just a few minutes’ walk from Durham City, offering local real ales, classic wines and spirits complemented by a heart-warming seasonal menu. With two open fires, great music and ambience, Durham City: Food & Drink Durham City: Food & Drink The Garden House Inn also has six comfortable en suite bedrooms. Framwellgate, Peth, Durham DH1 4NQ Tel: 0191 386 3395 www.gardenhouseinn.com Facebook: thegardenhouseinn Twitter: @gardenhouseinn

Durham Cathedral: Undercroft Restaurant For 12 years Zen has thrived on its reputation as a family owned and operated fusion cuisine restaurant, a melting pot of Far Eastern influence and true Western Highest Quality Assured glamour. Experience is key; our dishes are inspired by traditional recipes infused with a plethora of international and traditional flavours.

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

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. Follow us Sumptuous traditional afternoon teas available, £11.95 per person. Advance booking essential. Facebook at: /thisisdurham Contact [email protected] to enquire about hiring the restaurant. Breakfast served 10am - 11.30am; Lunch served 12 noon - 2pm; Afternoon tea served 2.30pm - 4pm. Twitter at: @thisisdurham 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. Instagram at: @thisisdurham www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/restaurant-cafe Twitter: @DCathRestaurant upload your Durham photos using #LoveDurham

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Vale of Durham Steeped in history, award-winning attractions shine a light on Durham’s past and let you take a step back in time. TRAVEL THROUGH Vale of Durham: See & Do TIME

Home to the Prince Bishops and a thousand years of history

Come and explore Auckland Castle and the Deer Park

aucklandproject.org The Auckland Project, Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP Auckland Castle – Auckland Tower – Deer Park – Mining Art Gallery 36 thisisdurham.com

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When booking online, terms & conditions apply. & conditions terms online, booking When Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Luxury 2 bedroom 2 bathroom self-catering cottage cottage self-catering 2 bathroom 2 bedroom Luxury and close to Durham City minutes from 15 located countryside, picturesque Set in the Castle. Auckland barn is a converted the and cyclists, walkers for perfect and original features with retreat rural relaxing perfect distance. pubs in walking Great stove. burning wood Lane, Hunwick, Bishop Auckland, Hill Bracken 07968 693336 Tel: Durham, DL15 0RF County [email protected] www.brackenhillfarmcottage.com BrackenHillFarmCottageDurham 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 rooms ensuite Luxurious border. Northumberland and the and flat sheets cotton Egyptian toiletries, cowshed with in our served food sourced locally plus quality TV, screen views. countryside stunning with dining room Waskerley, Farm, Bee Cottage Lodge, Bonner’s 07946 536934 Tel: DH8 9HW Consett, Email: [email protected] www.bonnerslodge.co.uk lodge @bonners Facebook: Open all year. Advance booking required. booking Advance year. Open all Quote BWDUR19 for 10% discount* for BWDUR19 Quote Beamish Wild Beamish Bracken Hill Farm Cottage Hill Farm Bracken 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 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 interactive is a magical walk in Wonderland our Alice 2019, for attraction free New Beamish Wild. at woodland enchanted the throughout walk Opening times: Durham DH9 0YB County Hotel, Beamish Hall 01207 233 733 www.beamishwild.co.uk Tel: @BeamishWild1 Twitter: /BeamishWild/ Facebook: Highest Quality Assured Quality Highest Open all year. April to October 10am-5pm, November to March Open all year. April to October 10am-5pm, November to Beamish Museum Beamish thisisdurham.com 10am-4pm. For full opening times and admission charges visit www.beamish.org.uk. 10am-4pm. For full opening times and admission charges Year 2014, 2015,North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the 2016 and 2017. Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG Tel: 0191 370 4000 www.beamish.org.uk Facebook: BeamishLivingMuseum Twitter: @Beamish_Museum Instagram: beamish_museum Take a tram ride back in time to experience the amazing sights, sounds, smellsTake a tram ride back in time to experience the amazing Museum of the North.and delicious tastes of the past at Beamish, The Living brings to life the story Beamish is a world-famous open air museum which of North East England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. folk who will Explore the 350-acre site and meet the friendly costumed a lesson in the share their stories with you. Ride on a steam train, catch out about the village school, go underground at a real coal mine, find Hedley and sample shocking murder of renowned Georgian quilter Joseph shop. History comes tasty, traditional treats in Herron’s Bakery and the sweet to life at Beamish Museum. Opening times:

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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 consists 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 4pm, Friday to 12 noon Thursday to Opening times: Monday & Bank Holidays 2pm. Closed Sundays, 10am to & Saturday holidays Council Co. Spennymoor, High Street, Hall, Town Spennymoor 07577 012 882 Tel: Durham, DL16 6DG www.dmm.org.uk [email protected] Durham Mining Museum Facebook: working on deer reared and red bison North American Bee- burgers. to joints shop from in Meat available farm. with well-equipped is spacious, homely, Cottage Eater animals and park land where lake over views stunning close (SSSI), reserve Nature 1-8 plus cot. 3*, sleeps graze. Durham, Beamish museum and Kynren. to Bishop Farm, Farnless Cottage, Bee-Eater DL17 9EB Durham, Co. Middleham, 0191 377 1428 www.farnlessfarmpark.co.uk Tel: Award-winning farm Adventure Park for the whole the for Park Adventure farm Award-winning and area play pet, animals and zoo to farm of Lots family! and lambs born New 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: 2019. half-term October to half-term February DH5 8JG Houghton-le-Spring Lane, Stoneygate thisisdurham.com tourism official county’s Visit the break, perfect plan your to website do, see and to things featuring drink, and food accommodation, information. and visitor events Durham Mining Museum & Shop Cottage Park Holiday Farm Farnless Down at the at Farm Down 1 free bag of animal bag of 1 free with this advert feed A Durham County Council venue Council County A Durham Daily, 1st April to 31st October 10.00am-4.30pm October 31st to 1st April Daily, Binchester Roman Fort Roman Binchester thisisdurham.com 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 County Newfield, to hall place/town the market 267013 01388 663089 / 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-preserved stupendously See the Britain. of whole in the system) heating recent by uncovered building bath regimental the part of of remains excavations. and August. in July fort the of north-east gate at the excavations new Visit the Binchester’! ‘Beast of elusive the find can See if you August. and 26th July & 14th 13th events our re-enactment Attend A688 Spennymoor-Bishop from Durham-Crook, A690 from Signposted centre town Bishop Auckland and from Auckland, Opening times:

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Set in seven acres of beautiful countryside on the fringes the on countryside beautiful of acres Set in seven people vulnerable where a place it offers Durham City, of in the activities and meaningful part in practical take can and plant nursery professional The centre. the of running endeavours. our daily of a by-product are rooms tea Workshops, Esh Winning, Farm Broadgate 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 hidden heritage the Discover Allensford. our industrial about and learn makers Bridge sword Oak & Iron of Land Furnace. Steel past at Derwentcote down From Consett everyone. for something offers to and across Tyne the River to Valley the Derwent 01207 524883 Tel: Prudhoe in the west www.landofoakandiron.org.uk Oak & Iron Land of Facebook: Insta: @landofoakandiron @LandofOakIron Twitter: 0191 373 5531 Tel: Durham, DH7 9QE www.lionmouth.org.uk Email: [email protected] lionmouth.org.uk Facebook: Hotel 52 - Stanley - 52 Hotel LionMouth Rural Centre (CIC) Centre LionMouth Rural Land of Oak & Iron Land of Hotel 52 is a newly refurbished 23-bedroom hotel nestled in the hill-tops of hill-tops in the nestled hotel 23-bedroom refurbished 52 is a newly Hotel Stanley. of popular location Durham in the County Beamish award-winning the from away drive a 10 minute is only hotel The Natural Outstanding of Area North Pennines the from away Museum and minutes Beauty. Durham, DH9 0PG County Stanley, Square, Joicey 01207 263 790 www.hotel52.co.uk Tel: Email: [email protected] 52 Hotel Facebook: Daily 30 March - 30 September, weekends in September and in September weekends - 30 September, 30 March Daily Hardwick Hall Hotel Hardwick Hall Hill Farm Hill Hall 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 4 Hotel Hall Hardwick Park, Country Hardwick magnificent the by surrounded it is lounge & bar areas, and cozy rooms, function stylish its With AA rated. Star serves lounge & bar area The and leisure. business combine to place perfect the tea, as our popular homemade afternoon as well & snacks, lunches light excellent a coffee in for not call Why produce. sourced made using locally which are of all 44 the of one sample to park, or perhaps stay country the around a walk after varieties. own very North Easts the of all including offer gins on TS21 2EH Durham, Sedgefield, Co Hotel, Hall Hardwick 01740 620 253 www.hardwickhallhotel.co.uk Tel: [email protected] @HardwickHHotel Twitter: @HardwickHallHotel Facebook: / @hardwickhallweddings @hardwickhallhotel Instagram: North East Tourism Awards Small Visitor Attraction Silver 2017; Best Tourism Experience Silver 2015 Silver Experience Tourism Best 2017; Silver Attraction Small Visitor Awards Tourism North East Lanchester, County Durham, DH7 0TA Durham, County Lanchester, 01388 731 333 www.hallhillfarm.co.uk Tel: @hallhillfarm Twitter: Farm Hill Hall Facebook: Opening times: 10.30am-5pm in December. All weekends half term. Santa plus October October, 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 April and year. March the throughout events

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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] (2019). Dere Street Trail page 84/85. 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.

46 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 47 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

8 Park & Ride Car Parks A7 Sniperley B1 Belmont K5 Howlands Park & Ride Bus Stops 19 Cathedral Bus Stops 16 1 Rail Station 22 2 Bus Station 3 Milburngate 4 Market Place 15 5 Cathedral & Castle 14 6 Car & Coach Park 13 12 7 Claypath 18 21 20 Heritage 1 F4 Durham Cathedral 2 E5 Durham Castle 3 F5 Palace Green

City Map 11 4 D5 Town Hall City Map 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 & Cinema 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) 10 Howlands 22 D4 Walkergate Visitor Information Points Visitor Information Points. For more information see Please note that not all roads and settlements are included on the map. Contains OS data ©Crown copyright [& database right] (2019). p84/85.

48 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 49 Vale of Durham: See & Do 51 Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Old Hall Cottages Hall Old A choice of quality Self Catering or Guest Accommodation in Byers Green close Green in Byers or Guest Accommodation Self Catering quality of A choice are Cottages Old Hall North Pennines, The in Durham and Bishop Auckland to Wear, with River the to leading track an ancient on conversions secluded stone door. the from and walks traffic no through hot tub and wood with two, for hideaway is a romantic Cottage Farm Hall burner. hot tub and wood private 4 with sleeps Cottage No.1 Old Hall burner. three and welcomes five sleeps bedrooms three with Cottage No.2 Old Hall has eight Green, Village Wright House, set back near the Thomas dogs. outdoor patio, private with Aquila including rooms ensuite designed individually dining too. ‘in room’ offering both spa bath, double with hot tub and Phoenix Durham, DL16 7PS County Green, Byers Cottages, Old Hall The 01388 664 716 Tel: [email protected] www.byersgreen.com ThomasWrightHouse Facebook:

Highest Quality Assured Highest Quality Assured Quality Highest Instagram: @ridingfarmcottages @ridingfarmcottages Instagram: by quiet and peaceful countryside, within easy reach of reach easy within countryside, quiet and peaceful by has Durham and Beamish Museum. Our accommodation modern with combined style, spacious country a relaxed Gold. or 4 Star 5 Star graded all luxuries, 1868 370 0191 Tel: 0JA NE11 Beamish, Lane, Riding Email: [email protected] www.ridingfarmcottages.co.uk @ridingbb Twitter: ridingfarmcottages Facebook: We provide bed & breakfast and self-catering cottages. cottages. and self-catering & breakfast bed We provide surrounded farm, family a working on situated Delightfully and memorable travel experience. travel and memorable Chester-le-Street, Hotel, Castle Lumley A four-star unique and inspirational venue; perfect perfect venue; and inspirational A four-star unique dining luxury conferences, celebrations, weddings, for North finest the of one breaks. Undoubtedly and leisure destinations, leisure and and UK business hotels East unique a truly create to old and new combining effortlessly 1111 0191 389 Tel: DH3 4NX Durham, County @LumleyCastleLtd Twitter: www.lumleycastle.com Hotel - No Ordinary Castle Lumley Facebook: Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Brambles Coffee Shop Coffee & Brambles Centre Garden Tree Poplar Riding Farm Lumley Castle Hotel Castle Lumley thisisdurham.com Poplar Tree Garden Centre & Brambles Coffee Shop Coffee & Brambles Centre Garden Tree Poplar Durham, DH1 2NG Lane, Shincliffe, Hall 0191 384 7553 www.poplartreegardencentre.co.uk Tel: 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 floristry, we and in gardening expertise knowledgeable hot of Shop. Enjoy a selection Coffee Brambles winning our award within delights Teas Afternoon winning our award and sample drinks meals, delightful and cold open countryside. the of surroundings relaxing within

Vale of Durham: See & Do 50 Vale of Durham: See & Do 53 Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Tanfield Railway Tanfield 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 countryside. the through journey a scenic on you takes carriages wooden an engineering Arch, Causey a visit to with railways of history real the Discover See almost a century. by Railway & Darlington Stockton the pre-dates that marvel locomotive oldest working Europe’s visiting by steam working of reality gritty the period-style in our and refreshments cuppa or enjoy a cosy Hill at Marley shed also available is Hot food stations. Tanfield House and East at Andrews rooms tea Canteen. Pontop from year the throughout and Bank Holiday Sunday every Trains Opening times: Daily. summer in school holidays. Thursday and 10.30am, plus Saturday from NE16 5ET Gateshead Hill, Old Marley Engine Shed, Hill Marley 07508 092 365 www.tanfield-railway.co.uk Tel: @tanfieldrailway Facebook: [email protected] @tanfield_railway Instagram: @TanfieldRailway Twitter: Tel: 0191 372 3457 Tel: Caravans, Motorhomes and Tents. Caravan Holiday Homes Holiday Caravan Tents. and Motorhomes Caravans, homemade some delicious Try hire. for also available are Room. Tea in our on-site treats Park, Camping & Caravan Farm Hill Strawberry Old Cassop, Durham, County Waters, Running Durham, DH6 4QA. www.strawberry-hill-farm.co.uk Email: [email protected] Adam and Louise welcome you to their family run family their to you welcome and Louise Adam open countryside A quiet and Park. and Caravan Camping Touring for Spacious pitches views. magnificent park with Always open 24/7 Always An incredible year of festivals, events, events, festivals, of year An incredible and openings. anniversaries thisisdurham.com/19 Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa & Golf Hotel, Hall Rockliffe Strawberry Hill Farm Camping & Caravan Park and Tea Room Tea Park and Camping & Caravan Hill Farm Strawberry thisisdurham.com Hurworth on Tees, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2DU County Darlington, Tees, Hurworth on 01325 729 999 www.rockliffehall.com Tel: @RockliffeHall Twitter: Hall Rockliffe Facebook: Opening times: Indulge in luxury, wine and dine or tee off in style at the North of England’s North of at the in style off wine and dine or tee Indulge in luxury, charm combined English quintessential promises Hall Rockliffe hotel. highest-rated an Alice includes resort luxury the to addition latest The surroundings. elegant with walled courts, tennis area, play with parkland complete themed in Wonderland with special events Glasshouse for stunning and a cabins curious garden, kitchen you’ll or just relax, spa, dine, golf, play choose to you Whether factor. wow the north east England. heart of at the sanctuary a five-star experience

Vale of Durham: See & Do 52 ART IN SPENNYMOOR SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL AND ITS PARTNERS ARE LAUNCHING FROM APRIL 2019 SEVERAL KEY NEW AND EXCITING ART INTIATIVES.

These include the launch of the Norman Cornish Centenary Art permanent ‘Norman Cornish Exhibitions. Trail’ around Spennymoor which includes key locations and images The Town Hall’s Bob Abley Art for visitors to enjoy while reading Gallery exhibits a signiﬁ cant the free trail booklet and listening collection of work from the Cornish to the APP. permanent collection and is the only place in the North East which The permanent refurbishment of o ers original Norman Cornish the John Kitson Archway at the artwork for sale, as well as a Town Hall includes an amazing wide range of prints and books. display of Norman Cornish work Within the gallery, you can also infused onto glass with back see the artist’s studio, faithfully lighting. reconstructed from its original location in the family home on Also available within the Town Whitworth Terrace. As well as Hall’s Bob Abley Art Gallery stunning art from some of the is the ‘Durham Miners’ Gala region’s top artists with all their Exhibition’ by Cornish, which will be work available for sale. complimented by a range of other top regional artist’s work depicting The Art Gallery is FREE to enter and the social history of our region with is open between the hours of 12.00 all the art available for sale. The – 4.00pm Monday – Friday and exhibition also forms part of the 10.00am – 2.00pm each Saturday

Parking is FREE and is available immediately behind the Town Hall.

Spennymoor Town Hall Art Gallery, High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DG Tel: 01388 815276 www.spennymoor-tc.gov.uk Vale of Durham: See & Do 57

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 Ushaw The Saxon Inn Hotel Inn Saxon The Ushaw is just 10 minutes from Durham City, and is situated in stunning parkland. in stunning and is situated City, Durham from is just 10 minutes Ushaw Gothic and Victorian Georgian stunning with - complete buildings Impressive and Hospitality Heritage true hidden gem. History, is a really Ushaw architecture, and an exhibitions of a wide range guided tours, with family whole the for for. catered receptions and wedding events Corporate programme. events exciting information. up-to-date for website - check year the Throughout Opening times: The Saxon Inn Hotel is a traditional family run hotel offering good food and drink, food good offering run hotel family is a traditional Hotel Inn Saxon The village and idyllic is a rural Escomb accommodation. as well-appointed as well We offer countryside. picturesque by Wear surrounded River the on situated discounts prices, at affordable facilities en-suite with accommodation boutique as well room family offers Our accommodation stay. of lengths based on available you. awaits welcome and friendly A warm flexibility. for as adjoining rooms Opening times: 8am-11pm Bishop Auckland, DL14 7SY Escomb, Green, 1 Saxon Hotel, Inn Saxon The 0138 866 2256 [email protected] Escomb Inn, Saxon The Facebook: www.saxon-inn.com Ushaw, Durham DH7 7DW 0191 373 8500 www.ushaw.org Tel: Ushaw College Facebook: @ushawcollege Twitter: Facebook: The Gables Pod Camping Pod Gables The Facebook: The Gables Pod Camping is a lovely petite peaceful site, site, peaceful petite is a lovely Camping Pod Gables The en suite have Pods retreat. garden a secret as described for cater tub. We also hot a shared there’s and facilities little the just outside Situated weddings. tipi style festival to place fantastic it’s Escomb, of Durham village County relaxation. and rest rural for settle Bishop Escomb, Lane Ends, Three Gables, The 8889 0790 170 Tel: 7SR Auckland, DL14 www.thegables-podcamping.co.uk Email [email protected] tastedurham.co.uk Look out for the Taste Durham logo, Durham Taste the out for Look Get and service. food great a sign of tingling. buds taste your The Honest Lawyer Hotel Lawyer Honest The The Gables Pod Camping Pod Gables The thisisdurham.com The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Durham, DH1 3SP Hotel, Lawyer Honest The 0191 378 3780 www.honestlawyerhotel.co.uk Tel: honestlawyerdurham Facebook: The Honest Lawyer Hotel is a 3 star Hotel with a 5 star service. Located on the the on Located service. 5 star a with Hotel is a 3 star Hotel Lawyer Honest The our doorstep. on links transport great with Durham City, from just 3 miles A167 5 four rooms, 10 twins, 3 family/disabled 32 doubles, bedrooms, 51 We have views. and countryside courtyard some with 1 bridal suite, and rooms poster coffee and tea with along bathrooms en-suite own their have rooms All making facilities. until midday from dishes of a wide range serves Restaurant Our AA Rosette 8pm. until midday from lunch and popular Sunday Saturday, to 9.30pm Monday

Vale of Durham: See & Do 56 Highest Quality Assured and Whitworth Hall Hotel and Deer Park Local Produce Champion Kaffeehaus Amadeus

20 mins from Durham City. Free entry to 73 acres of A coffee lover’s heaven. Authentic Viennese coffee house offering gardens, woodland dene and parkland with ornamental speciality coffees with different brewing methods, home-made lake and free roaming deer. Feed the deer - food available Austrian/German-style cakes, bread, desserts, Viennese breakfast, from reception. The restaurant offers good food including light lunches and tempting chocolate and truffles. We also offer afternoon tea. Brasserie with outside seating, bar, coffee workshops and music events. conservatory, restaurant, bedrooms. No dogs in deer park. Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm Whitworth Hall Hotel and Deer Park, near Closed Monday (open Bank Holiday Monday) Spennymoor, DL16 7QX 1 Percy Crescent, Lanchester, DH7 0EU Tel: 0138 881 1772 www.whitworthhall.co.uk Tel: 01207 520 056 www.kaffeehaus-amadeus.co.uk Some areas unsuitable Facebook: Whitworth Hall Hotel Facebook: KaffeehausAmadeusLanchester for wheelchairs Twitter: @whitworthhall Twitter: @KaffeeAmadeus

Willow Holiday Cottage Knitsley Farm Shop & Granary Café Highest Quality Assured and A traditional cottage situated in the picturesque village Local Produce Champion of Hunwick with Bishop Auckland and Durham close by. Sleeping 4 people, this cosy cottage has a wood burning Vale of Durham: Food & Drink stove and pretty cottage gardens to the front and rear. Vale of Durham: See & Do Ideally located for walking, cycling, sightseeing or a relaxing break. 10 South View, Hunwick,Crook, Co. Durham DL15 0JW Tel: 0778 828 9705 www.willowholidaycottage.co.uk Email: [email protected] Facebook: Willow Holiday Cottage - Hunwick

An award winning farm shop and restaurant based on a working farm near Consett, Co. Durham, Knitsley boasts many home produced products including freshly baked breads and cakes, homemade pies and pastries, freshly butchered own and local meat products, along with a tasty range of delicatessen items and local/regional cheeses. Freshly made home cooked food served in the restaurant ranging from breakfast, through to sandwiches, grill menu and fantastic Sunday lunches.

East Knitsley Grange Farm, Knitsley, Consett, DH8 9EW Tel: 01207 592059 Email: [email protected] www.knitsleyfarmshop.co.uk Facebook: Knitsley-Farm-Shop Twitter: @KnitsleyFarm

Sweetharts Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion

Sweetharts bakery and coffee shop. Enjoy bread, cakes, scones and savouries with a latte, cappuccino, flat Durham is an inspiring place, where light connects our county white and more in our coffee shop/bakery. on so many levels - from science, art and technology to Open Monday-Saturday. Monday-Thursday 9am-3.30pm, business, tourism and the beauty of our breathtaking Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm landscapes. Whilst shining on and shaping our heritage, light inspires our here and now and illuminates our future. Sweetharts, 101 Durham Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham DH8 8RR See Durham shine at: Tel: 01207 501 100 DurhamPlaceofLight.com www.sweetharts.co.uk

58 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 59 46354 VCD Place_of_light_AD_95Hx80W.indd 1 05/02/2019 14:57 Le Raaj Loca Bar & Kitchen Vale of Durham: Food & Drink Vale of Durham: Food & Drink

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. The hottest Latin American restaurant in the North East! Delicious cuisine, exclusive wines and a sensational atmosphere make Le Raaj The finest South American eatery, bringing you a variety of delicious dishes from an unforgettable experience. around the globe! Loca, Chester-le-Street, is the second of a growing successful chain, which originated from the North East coast last year. Opening times: Daily. See website for details. With live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night, innovative cocktails throughout the week and funky food promotions, like our sugar skulls - Loca is Front Street, Chester Moor, Durham DH2 3RJ a unique eatery like no other. Assuring a first-class dining experience, whether Tel: 0191 389 0561 www.leraaj.co.uk through our private dining area or regular events, like our Cocktail Masterclass - Loca really is the hottest restaurant in town! A689/A177 roundabout, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham TS21 2JX Tel: 01740 623 030 www.leraaj.co.uk Riverside Stadium, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3SH Facebook: LeRaajIndian www.loca-latin.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: @LeRaajIndian Facebook & Twitter: @localatinne Instagram: loca_latin_ne

60 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 61 Pazzo The Green Tree 1727 Highest Quality Assured

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 Vale of Durham: Food & Drink Vale of Durham: Food & Drink of real ales, wines and spirits, including over 60 gins, plus a lovely beer garden. Perfect for walkers, dog lovers and those looking for a slice of rural history.

Opening times: Daily 12noon-11.30pm.

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

Sustainable Restaurant Association - The Italian Farmhouse 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 The restaurant offers some of the tastiest traditional Italian & American cuisine in Tel: 0191 584 1022 www.theitalianfarmhouse.co.uk the region, in the contemporary yet comfortable surroundings. The staff at Pazzo Facebook: TheItalianFarmhouse take great pride in the level of customer service provided to every customer who Twitter: @ItalianFarm walks through the door. Open from 7am serving breakfast to both guests and the public, Pazzo offers a Sustainable Restaurant Association - The Lambton Worm 2 Star Sustainability Champion full menu as well as daily lunch specials and promotional offers. Pazzo offers a takeaway menu for collection or delivery with pizzas, pasta, Sunday lunches and This Sonnet 43 Brew Pub is an ideal setting to enjoy a alcoholic drinks all available. great beer with the best of British cuisine. We believe In addition to the restaurant there is a cosy coffee lounge which serves both there’s no better combination, which is why you’ll find a traditional and an innovative Italian afternoon tea. Pazzo regularly hosts a suggested Sonnet 43 pairing to each of the dishes community events and themed parties to cater for the many families in the area. throughout our menu, for a sensational taste experience. Opening times: Monday to Thursday 11.30am-11pm, Joicey Square, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0PG Friday and Saturday 11.30am-12midnight, Sunday Tel: 01207 263 791 www.pazzoitalian.co.uk 12noon-10.30pm. Email: [email protected] North Road, Chester-le-Street DH3 4AJ Facebook: Pazzo Italian Restaurant Tel: 0191 387 1162 www.thelambton.com Facebook: TheLambtonWorm Twitter:@TheLambton

62 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 63 The New Plough Thomas Wright House

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

The Orangery, Rockliffe Hall Hotel

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 Vale of Durham: Food & Drink Vale of Durham: Food & Drink 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 9.30pm Hurworth on Tees, Darlington, County Durham AA 4 Rosettes DL2 2DU Tel: 01325 729 999 www.rockliffehall.com Facebook: Rockliffe Hall Twitter: @Orangery_RH

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 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 Restaurant with Guest Accommodation (Visit England 4 Star & Silver Award) Facebook: TorontoLodge Twitter: @torontolodge in quiet rural setting close to Durham and Bishop Auckland. Ground floor restaurant open daily from noon: Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner with a la carte options; Sunday Lunches into the evening. First floor bar with its panoramic views is popular for parties and afternoon tea. Families enjoy the rear Garden room, with al fresco dining too on patio thisisdurham.com and lawn areas. Stay over with a choice of eight individually designed ensuite rooms. For extra luxury try Aquila with private patio, and outdoor hot tub; or Visit the county’s official tourism Phoenix with double spa bath. Opt for ‘in room’ dining in both. Ample car website to plan your perfect break, parking and free wifi. featuring things to see and do, Thomas Wright House, High Street, Byers Green, County Durham DL16 7PF accommodation, food and drink, Tel: 01388 664 716 [email protected] events and visitor information. www.thomaswrighthouse.com Facebook: ThomasWrightHouse

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Quality Assured and Assured Quality Local Produce Champion Produce Local Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Daily, 10am-5pm, Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Daily, 10am-5pm, Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day

The Bowes Museum Bowes The New Year’s Day. Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8NP Tel: 01833 690606 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 textiles, fashion, silver and metals, ceramics and furniture. programme which collections are complemented by an acclaimed exhibition Lego: Building The for 2019 includes: Sold! The Great British Antiques Story; Cornish. Situated in Bowes Museum; The Power and The Virtue & Norman dining and a beautiful gardens and parkland, the Museum offers excellent gift shop. Opening times:

A landscape of moors and hills, waterfalls waterfalls and hills, moors of A landscape which has inspired and meandering rivers ages. the through and writers artists Durham Dales Durham thisisdurham.com

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April to October 10am-5pm, November to March 10am-4pm March to 10am-5pm, November October to April Durham Dales Centre Durham Dales Discover Weardale Weardale Discover Castle Gardens, Stanhope, County Durham, DL13 2FJ County Stanhope, Gardens, Castle 03000 264 300 www.durhamdalescentre.co.uk Tel: [email protected] @durhamdalescent Twitter: DurhamDalesCentre Facebook: THE GREAT ESCAPE THE GREAT horse-riding, fishing, cycling, walking, for place perfect the Weardale, Discover and relaxing or simply exploration geological star-gazing, wildlife-watching, batteries. your recharging history a dramatic and waterfalls, rivers tumbling dales, High moorland, tranquil A warm country. the of most unspoilt areas the of in one explored be to wait all you. awaits welcome www.discoverweardale.com discoverweardale Facebook: and gardens. room tea shopping, with destination A perfect and craft specialist where courtyard the around and enjoy browsing relax to Time good a for room tea large Visit the experience. shopping a unique gift shops create hunt gardens, the Explore food. hot and cold scones, cakes, beverages, of selection leaflets of range peruse the to time the Take sculptures. the and discover bugs for and activities cycling, walking, local for Point Information Visitor at the offer on 4 hours. up to for parking free with accessible is fully Centre The attractions. Opening times:

Daily, 16 Feb to 24 Feb (10am-4pm) and 16 Mar to 26 Oct Mar to (10am-4pm) and 16 Feb 24 to Feb 16 Daily, Bowlees Visitor Centre Visitor Bowlees thisisdurham.com Newbiggin, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 0XF County Castle, Barnard Newbiggin, www.northpennines.org.uk 0183 362 2145 www.visitbowlees.org.uk Tel: @VisitBowlees Twitter: VisitBowlees Facebook: (10am-5pm). Daily 27 Oct to 3rd Nov (10am-4pm). Nov 3rd Oct to 27 (10am-5pm). Daily (10am-4pm) 8 Dec to Mar (10am-5pm) and 4 Nov 15 to 25 Feb only Weekends DURHAM DALES: SEE & DO landscape and the nature to introduction perfect is the Centre Visitor Bowlees and UNESCO Beauty (AONB) Natural Outstanding of Area North Pennines in the and Summerhill Force High Force Force, Low to Global Geopark. Enjoy walks and drink food Enjoy great areas. wildlife in the nature closer to and get waterfalls shop, and picnic and play in the art and gifts produce, local discover café, the from Activities - Family - Events Information Visitor site. woodland in our attractive – - Exhibitions - Gift Shop - Gallery Garden Wildlife – Trails and Nature - Walking charge) (voluntary parking Car – – Picnic Area Café Opening times:

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Show advert to redeem - see terms and conditions - see terms redeem to advert Show Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Park, Tearooms and Woodland Play Area open all year from from year open all Area Play and Woodland Tearooms Park, High Force Waterfall is open daily (except for Christmas Day) Christmas Day) for (except is open daily Waterfall High Force Free child entry with full paying adult* paying full child entry with Free Raby Castle High Force Waterfall Force High Set within a 250-acre deer park with beautiful walled gardens, Raby is one of is one Raby gardens, walled beautiful deer park with a 250-acre Set within since family Vane the home to in England and has been castles medieval finest the stunning discover architecture, and elaborate exterior dramatic Behind its 1626. and collection carriage Gift shop, tearooms, and furniture. artwork fine interiors, area. play adventure woodland Opening times: 2019, in March weekends for re-open and Gardens Castle January 2019. 7th and August) in July Tuesdays (plus September to April from Sunday to Wednesday for website the check Please Open Bank Holidays. in October. and weekends events. our special of and details times admission information, further Durham DL2 3AH County Near Darlington, Staindrop, 01833 660 202 www.rabycastle.com Tel: @RabyCastle Twitter: /RabyCastle Facebook: High Force, in Forest in Teesdale, is one of England’s most impressive waterfalls. waterfalls. impressive England’s most of is one Teesdale, in in Forest 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 Opening times: closing. is half an hour before admission dusk. Last 10am to from Durham DL12 0XH County Teesdale, in Forest 01833 622 209 www.highforcewaterfall.com Tel: @HighForceWater Twitter: HighForceWaterfall Facebook:

Email: [email protected] Facebook: tcrhub Facebook: Email: [email protected] TCR Hub offers indoor and outdoor facilities for everyone. everyone. for indoor and outdoor facilities Hub offers TCR clients corporate friends, of groups families, We welcome high cafe, an on-site We have and community groups. and community garden lake, and fishing canoeing ropes, in. relax to picnic areas Castle, TCR Hub, Shaw Bank, Barnard County Durham, DL12 8TD County 0183 369 0150 Tel: www.tcrhub.co.uk County Durham, DL12 0PP Durham, County 01833 640245 www.hunterhousefarm.com Tel: Email: [email protected] Nestled in the hills of Teesdale, overlooking overlooking Teesdale, of hills in the Nestled Pennine the from Grassholme Reservoir and yards for location perfect the offers Farm House Hunter Way, double Complete 3 it all. from escape to looking those standard high an extremely to finished all rooms to and slippers bathrobes complimentary including stay. your enhance Middleton-in-Teesdale, Kelton, Hamsterley Forest Hamsterley Teesdale Community Resources - The Hub The - Resources Community Teesdale Hunter House Farm Bed & Breakfast Bed Farm House Hunter thisisdurham.com Hamsterley Forest, Redford, Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland, DL13 3NL Bishop Auckland, DL13 Hamsterley, Redford, Forest, Hamsterley 01388 488312 Tel: Email: [email protected] HamsterleyForest Facebook: Hamsterley Forest is a fantastic 2000 hectare forest oasis sprawling along along oasis sprawling 2000 hectare forest is a fantastic Forest Hamsterley of Area North Pennines the to adjacent located valley a sheltered sides of the Beauty. Natural adventure sky gazing, family watching, dark With wildlife no shortage of are there biking, mountain fuelled play, walking or adrenalin visit. your planning when options per year events of number a vast host to also plays Forest Hamsterley runs, forest picnic cinema, zombie biking, mountain running, including visit www.forestry.gov.uk date up to keep to rally, a car and even education page. or our Facebook

Durham Dales: See & Do 70 Durham Dales: See & Do 73 Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Weardale Railway Weardale Thorpe Farm Centre Farm Thorpe Weardale in the heart of the North Pennines is probably the least known known least the is probably North Pennines the heart of in the Weardale and unspoilt views. Uplands and has magnificent English the of major Dale while traffic by unhindered enjoyed be to this allows Railway Weardale The and gentle beautiful the of banks the along pace at a leisurely travelling Wear. River details. full for See website March-October. between operational Train Heritage Services Ltd Railway Weardale Road, Bishop Auckland DL13 2YS Station Station, Stanhope 07719 757 755 www.weardale-railway.org.uk Tel: [email protected] Thorpe Farm Centre is surrounded by beautiful open countryside. Pitch up Pitch open countryside. beautiful by is surrounded Centre Farm Thorpe pitches and yearly seasonal with at our campsite, or tent camper caravan, your parties with facilities, and conference rooms meeting include Facilities available. views enjoy the dog walks; designated with area, woodland Visit the for. catered center animals at our rescue pet the Reserve; Wetland Nature at the and wildlife shop and coffee Courtyard The Castle. Barnard ride around a cycle or go on – kitchen in our farmhouse prepared meals lovingly delicious serves restaurant carvery. our popular Sunday including 9TY DL12 Castle, Bridge, Barnard Greta Centre, Farm Thorpe 01833 627242 www.thorpefarm.co.uk Tel: ThorpeFarmCentre Facebook: Email: [email protected] @thorpefarmcentre Instagram: @thorpefarmtweet Twitter:

Mission Hall: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm, Mission Hall Antiques Hall Mission 51 The Bank, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8PL Sunday 1.30pm-5pm. Robson’s: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Sunday 1.30pm-5pm. Robson’s: Monday to Saturday Tel: 01833 631 101 www.missionhallantiquescentre.co.uk Opening times: 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. thisisdurham.com

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We love chocolate. It’s as simple as that! With over 90 different delicious chocolate flavours to choose from as well as quality confectionary & fabulous ice cream, Chocolate Fayre is ideal for gorgeous gifts and personal treats alike. 31a Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8LX (Moving to 10 Horsemarket mid-2019) Durham Coast Tel: 01833 631 307 www.chocolatefayre.co.uk Facebook: chocolatefayre A dramatic coastline with clifftop walks, Twitter: ChocFayre Instagram: chocfayre beaches, breathtaking views and the

Quality Assured and Local bustling harbour town of Seaham. Clarendon’s of Barnard Castle Produce Champion

Quintessentially British, this classic tearoom serves traditional breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas and

DURHAM DALES: SEE & DO cake. Local produce is always on the menu and all

Durham Dales: Food & Drink cuisine is freshly prepared, home-made and delicious!

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Durham Coast: See & Do Sat & Bank Holidays 9am-5pm, Closed Sunday 29 Market Place, Barnard Castle, Co Durham DL12 8NE Tel: 01833 690 110 [email protected] www.clarendonsofbarnardcastle.co.uk Facebook: Clarendons of Barnard Castle Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearooms

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: 0183 365 0553 [email protected] www.egglestonhall.co.uk

Quality Assured and Local Facebook: Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearoom Produce Champion TripAdvisor: Eggleston Hall Cafe & Tearoom The Three Tuns

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 twice weekly steak nights, weekly quiz and B&B.

Church Bank, Eggleston, Barnard Castle DL12 0AH Tel: 01833 650 289 www.thethreetuns.co.uk Facebook: @ThreeTunsDurham Twitter: @ThreeTunsDurham Instagram: @ThreeTunsDurham

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Offer valid until October 2019 Offer valid Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Twitter: @PeterleeParaCen @PeterleeParaCen Twitter: and distinctively luxury Three home. from A home away wonderful with all cottages bedroomed two different century 2* thirteenth and charm. A grade character fabulous presenting converted sympathetically longhouse, and convenience. modern comfort alongside original features Coast. Durham’s Heritage close to Village in Easington Located / 0191 527 3906 0758 234 7432 (preferred) Tel: Email: [email protected] www.tithebarncottages.co.uk @tithebarncottages Facebook: Parachuting and skydiving for beginners, novices and novices beginners, for and skydiving Parachuting our excellent for Tripadvisor Check parachutists. licensed grass 760x60m Aircraft. Parachute place 4 and 16 reviews, Sat & Fri, Opening times: runways. and 550x7m tarmac Apr-Oct & Bank Holidays Thu plus Wed, Sun Feb-Nov, Airfield, Shotton Shotton Centre, Parachute Peterlee DH6 2NH www.SkydiveAcademy.org.uk Durham Colliery, 1234 [email protected] 0191 517 Tel: SkydiveAcademyPeterleeDZ Facebook: £30 off per person £30 off Discover Durham’s great outdoors on two two on outdoors great Durham’s Discover 100 walking Find over wheels. or two feet at:. routes and cycling thisisdurham.com/outdoors Go wild… Tithe Barn Cottages Tithe Skydive Academy Limited Academy Skydive

April to September 9am-7.30pm, October to to October 9am-7.30pm, September to April Tel: 0191 581 8998 www.seahammarina.com Tel: The multi award-winning Seaham Marina - County Durham’s Seaham Marina - County award-winning multi The family for haven safe an excellent marina, offers and only one an onsite 96 boats, for facilities marina provides The visits. Waterside The in retailers parlour and other cream ice café, fantastic offers centre activity developed newly The building. and outdoor adventures. sports water for opportunities Opening times: vary) may opening times 9am-5pm (Retail March Durham SR7 7EE County Seaham Marina, The Waterside, Seaham, Waterside, The Seaham Marina, Monday to Friday 10am–7pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday Sunday 9am-7pm, Saturday 10am–7pm, Friday to Monday 10:30am*–5pm 3000sqft open at 11am) over (*Stores Murton, & leisure, shopping Park Outlet Dalton 0191 526 6500 Tel Durham SR7 9HU County DaltonParkOutlet Facebook: www.dalton-park.co.uk 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 shops 50 outlet over There’s Durham City. from just 20 minutes eat, to places plus great day RRP every off 50% up to offering opening times: Store too. parking cinema and free a 7 screen Thursday to Sunday 10am (11am in Winter) to 3pm. to 10am (11am in Winter) Sunday to Thursday East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Centre & Lifeboat East Durham Heritage Seaham Marina Seaham Dalton Park Dalton thisisdurham.com Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham SR7 7EE 0191 581 8904 [email protected] Tel. www.eastdurhamheritagegroup.co.uk Centre East Durham Heritage & Lifeboat Facebook: Open: Welcome to the EDH & LC, explore Seaham’s rich heritage and see the historic historic and see the heritage Seaham’s rich explore EDH & LC, the to Welcome loss of the with 1962 in November wrecked which was Elmy George The lifeboat your perhaps see where and document archives, photographic the View crew. its and shops. cafes various and the beach sandy safe Enjoy the lived. grandparents manage help to volunteers enthusiastic additional attract to keen are group The Centre. Heritage the

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Whether its kick starting your day with fresh coffee and breakfast, or if you are taking a quick shopping break in one of our cosy café’s dotted through the mall, there’s plenty of choice at Dalton Park. There’s also a selection of restaurants and a carvery pub which are open later in to the evening and are perfectly located for a bite to eat before visiting our 7

Durham Coast: Food & Drink screen cinema. Durham Coast: Food & Drink

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

Lickety Split Creamery Highest 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 7EU Tel: 0191 581 0719 www.lickety-split.co.uk Facebook: Splicketylit Twitter: @_Splickety_Lit

Tonia’s Café Quality Assured

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 1515 www.toniascafe.co.uk Facebook: ToniasSeaham Twitter: @ToniasSeaham

78 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 79 2019 is set to be an unmissable year in Durham, with a packed programme of festivals, events and openings.

The UK’s largest light festival, Lumiere Durham, will return in November for future generations. And at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, the its 10th anniversary edition as the streets of Durham City are transformed £18m Remaking Beamish project continues, creating a range of new ways into a nocturnal art trail once again, whilst the county plays host to the ICC for people to experience the heritage of the North East. Cricket World Cup in June and July, including England’s final group game Whether it’s a food festival getting your taste buds tingling, music or dance against New Zealand. getting your toes tapping, drama or sport putting you on the edge of your Some of the county’s most iconic attractions have exciting new seat, an exhibition that opens your eyes, a heritage event bringing the past experiences for visitors in 2019. Auckland Castle, the 900-year-old former to life, or a festival that lets you get back to nature – you’re certain to have residence and hunting lodge of the Prince Bishops of Durham and one of the an eventful time in Durham. best preserved bishops’ palaces in Europe will once again welcome visitors Watch the #Durham19 video to find out more about our incredible year, following a multi-million pound development, whilst Durham Cathedral and plan your eventful break at: thisisdurham.com/19 Central Tower will reopen following conservation works to preserve it for Below is a selection of the unmissable events and festivals taking place.

Beginning in Winter The ICC Cricket World Cup 28 June, 1 & 3 July Catch Your Breath: Palace Green Library 24 Nov 2018 – 17 March 2019 Kynren – An Epic Tale of England 29 June – 14 Sept Durham Vocal Festival 26 Jan – 9 Feb Durham City Run 25 July SOLD! The Great British Antiques Story: The Bowes Museum 26 Jan – 5 May Miners Gala 13 July Feasting & Fasting: The Great Kitchen at Durham Cathedral 11 Feb – 1 June Durham Brass Festival 13 – 21 July Fire & Ice InDurham 22 – 23 Feb Beamish Museum: Great North Festival of Agriculture 29 Aug – 22 Sept

Beginning in Spring Beginning in Autumn / Winter Apollo Pavilion 50th Anniversary Lift Off 22 – 23 March Wolsingham Show 7 – 8 Sept Beamish Museum – The Great North Festival of Transport 11 – 28 April Heritage Open Days 13 – 22 Sept Bishop Auckland Food Festival 13 – 14 April Locomotion: Autumn Steam Gala 21 – 22 Sept Durham Adventure Festival 26 – 28 April Durham Book Festival 5 – 13 Oct Tour Series Cycling May TakeOff Festival 21 – 26 Oct Locomotion: Festival of Steam 4 – 6 May North Pennines Stargazing Festival 23 Oct – 3 Nov Lego®: Building The Bowes Museum 25 May – 13 Oct Lumiere Durham 14 – 17 Nov Beginning in Summer Norman Cornish – The Bowes Museum 16 Nov – 5 Jan 2020 Durham Regatta 8 – 9 June Durham City’s Traditional Christmas Festival 29 Nov – 1 Dec Seaham Food Festival 8 – 9 June For more information, and for the county’s full programme of festivals The Vikings in Northumbria – Durham Cathedral 11 June - 28 Sept and events, visit: thisisdurham.com/19

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BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW AT DURHAMCCC.CO.UK OR CALL THE BOX OFFICE ON 0844 499 4466 #FORTHENORTH 82 thisisdurham.com Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 83 Durham Dales Chatterbox Café Visitor Information 11 Market Place, St Johns Chapel, County Durham DL13 1QF Local knowledge to make the most of your visit Bowlees Visitor Centre Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham DL12 0XE Durham Dales Centre Castle Gardens, Stanhope, County Durham DL13 2FJ Visitor Contact Centre Killhope Near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, County Durham DL13 1AR With excellent knowledge of the area, the experienced, professional staff The Witham 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8LY in Durham’s official Visitor Contact Centre are on hand to help before and Thorpe Farm Centre Thorpe Farm, Greta Bridge, Barnard Castle, during your visit. County Durham DL12 9TY • Information and bookings for places to stay Visitor Information Centre (Middleton Plus) 10 Market Place, • Information on places to visit, eat, shop and events Middleton in Teesdale, County Durham DL12 0QG • Practical information including opening times and accessibility Durham Coast Call: 03000 26 26 26 Dalton Park Murton, County Durham SR7 9HU Email: [email protected] Tonia’s Café Seaham Hall Car Park, The Promenade, North Road, Seaham, County Durham SR7 7AG Text: ‘Visit’ and your enquiry to 80011 Twitter: @moreDurham Calls - cost of a local call, calls from mobiles may vary. Durham City Park & Ride Texts - standard network charges apply. Secure CCTV-controlled sites at Belmont, Sniperley and Howlands. Park & Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Closed weekends and Bank Holidays Ride users park free and travel into the city centre for £2. Open Monday to Please note: the Visitor Contact Centre is not open to the public for face to face enquiries. Saturday 7am-7pm. • Belmont Route on the junction of the A1(M)/A690: Milburngate Bridge Visitor Information Points east side, Milburngate, County Hall, University Hospital During your stay, call into one of the Visitor Information Points at • Sniperley Route on the A691: University Hospital, County Hall, 19 locations across the county. They offer the latest information via Milburngate, Claypath face to face, electronic tourist information kiosks or telephone points, • Howlands Park Route on the A177: New Elvet, Milburngate Bridge east plus access to a wide selection of leaflets and guides. side, Milburngate, Leazes Road underpass, New Elvet Simply turn up and park your car for free, then buy your ticket at one of Durham City the easy-to-use payment machines with coins, notes or a credit card by Durham Indoor Market Market Place, Durham City DH1 3NJ following the on-screen instructions. Gala Theatre & Cinema Millennium Place, Durham City DH1 1WA The Town Hall Market Place, Durham City DH1 3NJ Durham Cathedral Bus World Heritage Site Visitor Centre 7 Owengate, Durham City DH1 3HB The Cathedral Bus is a dedicated service covering three routes linking the Durham Pointers (seasonal) Market Place, Durham City DH1 3NJ rail station, principal city centre bus stops, coach park and the Market Place Look out for the volunteer ‘Pointers’ in their distinctive pink tabards with the World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. located by the map in Durham City Market Place, alongside their distinctive trike. Assisting visitors with directions to attractions, places to eat, leaflets Public Transport and maps, the North East ‘Visitor Information Provider’ 2018 winners are Once you arrive in Durham you’ll find a good network of regular public present seven days a week from mid-May to early October. transport services. For further details of routes and times of services visit the Interactive Transport Map at www.durham.gov.uk/busmap. A printed Vale of Durham copy of the transport map can be obtained by calling 03000 268 667 or Auckland Tower Market Place, Bishop Auckland DL14 7NP emailing [email protected] Bishop Auckland Railway Station Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 7EJ Traveline Hardwick Park Visitor Centre Sedgefield, County Durham TS21 2DN For more information about the Cathedral Bus and public transport Holiday Inn Darlington North Newton Park, County Durham DL1 3NL services across Durham and surrounding areas, contact Traveline direct by Locomotion Shildon, County Durham DL4 1PQ calling 0871 200 2233, or visit their website at www.traveline.info

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Biddick Lane, Washington Biddick Lane, Liberty Way, Sunderland SR6 0GL Way, Sunderland Liberty Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor NE38 8AB www.artscentrewashington.co.uk Email: [email protected] 3455 0191 561 Tel: artscentrewashington Facebook: @ArtsCtrWton Twitter: and attraction is a unique cultural Glass Centre National do, we we everything heart of glass at the With venue. and explore Sunderland’s glass making heritage celebrate galleries Our contemporary material. extraordinary this and we programme exhibitions host an international and courses. experiences activities, of a wide range offer Way, Sunderland, SR6 0G Liberty 0191 515 5555 www.nationalglasscentre.com Tel: Email: [email protected] nationalglasscentresunderland Facebook: @NGC_GlassCentre Twitter: changing Art presents Contemporary for Gallery Northern both artists and established emerging from exhibitions of works new bringing key abroad, UK and the from National with partnership audiences. In new modern art to of collection a new create also aims to NGCA Glass Centre, art. contemporary www.northerngalleryforcontemporaryart.co.uk 0191 515 5555 Tel: Email: [email protected] NorthernGalleryforContemporaryArt Facebook: @NGCAsunderland Twitter: @ngcasunderland1 Instagram: Arts Centre Washington stages theatre, music, exhibitions, exhibitions, music, theatre, stages Washington Centre Arts month Each roof. under one and comedy dance film, in established most the of one Fair, a Craft it hosts Folk Lamp Davy winning award and the region the classes and of programme is also a packed Club. There ages. all for courses Facebook at: /thisisdurham Facebook at: @thisisdurham Twitter at: @thisisdurham Instagram using #LoveDurham Durham photos upload your Follow us Follow National Glass Centre National Art Contemporary Northern for Gallery Arts Centre Washington Arts Centre

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Visitor Information: 03000 26 26 26 Information: Visitor Check website for full details. full for website Check Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens Sunderland Museum & Winter Sunderland Empire Sunderland Discover the history of Sunderland from its prehistoric past to present day. Our day. present past to prehistoric its Sunderland from of history the Discover activities family our with combined Gardens & Winter exhibitions art galleries, city. the heart of in the attraction visitor an exciting create and events the off roll to Nissan car first the like amazing objects also find You’ll children’s and long-time in 1986 Sunderland factory at their line production also shop and café refurbished recently Lion.The the Wallace favourite, therapy. retail of afternoon a relaxing for setting perfect the provide Road, Sunderland SR1 1PP www.sunderlandmuseum.co.uk Burdon Email: [email protected] sunderlandmuseum 0191 561 2323 Facebook: Tel: @sunderlandmuseum @SundMuseum Instagram: Twitter: Just 30 minutes from Durham City centre, the Sunderland Empire is the biggest theatre in theatre biggest is the Sunderland Empire the centre, City Durham from Just 30 minutes such West End hits includes This shows. dazzling of a season and stages North East the performances classical Boots, and I and Kinky King The Horse, War Bodyguard, The as Jimmy and of Carr likes the from comedy edge and cutting Ballet Birmingham Royal from and family plus concerts Dancing Come as Strictly such entertainment Light Bailey. Billy programme. varied the complete pantomime star-studded annual the including shows available. access Wheelchair site. on available Bistro Opening times: SR1 3EX 4-5 High Street West, Sunderland Tel: 0844 871 3022* www.atgtickets.com/sunderland Facebook: SunderlandEmpire Instagram/Twitter: @SundEmpire *Calls cost up to 7ppm plus your phone company’s standard network charge @SeeitDoitSund For more information on these information more For can see and do In Sunderland visit /seeitdoitsunderland attractions and to find and to things you attractions other out what There’s always There’s see and something to do in Sunderland. after Whether you’re invigoration relaxation, Sunderland’s or both, and coast city, of mix countryside will be a air. fresh of breath www.seeitdoitsunderland.co.uk thisisdurham.com oce20991 SIDI Durham Pocket Ad 83x193mm.qxp 03/01/2017 14:21 Page 1 Page 14:21 03/01/2017 83x193mm.qxp Ad Pocket Durham SIDI oce20991

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Wynyard Hall and The Gardens are fast becoming the North East’s most loved destination, and it’s easy to see why.

The venue’s luxury accommodation includes 19 bespoke bedrooms and 5 charming hot tub cottages. The two AA rosette Wellington Restaurant serves an exquisite ne dining menu, while the library provides a magni cent setting to savour afternoon tea.

Guests can relax in the stunning lakeside Spa, unwind in the thermal heat suite or perhaps enjoy a tantalising treatment. Or, they can head to The Gardens and discover 3,000 dazzling David Austin roses, browse the Farm Shop and explore The Glasshouse, lled with luxury homeware and gorgeous gifts.

Wynyard Hall, Tees Valley, TS22 5NF / 01740 644811 / www.wynyardhall.co.uk

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