Tourism

Discover your great British getaway!

Witton Castle Country Park is ideally situated for people wanting to make the most of the wealth of attractions the region has to offer. Whether you want a peaceful gallery visit or a hands on day out with kids, there’s plenty to see and do nearby

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Raby Castle

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Raby Castle

Set within a 250 acre deer park with beautiful walled gardens, Raby is one of the finest medieval castles in England and has been home to the Vane family since 1626. Behind its dramatic exterior and elaborate architecture, discover stunning interiors, fine artwork and furniture. Gift shop, tearooms, carriage collection and woodland adventure play area.

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Durham Cathedral

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Durham Cathedral

Built in 1093 to house the shrine of St Cuthbert, Durham Cathedral is renowned for its magnificent Romanesque architecture and spectacular location at the heart of the Durham World Heritage Site. It is also the resting place of the venerable Bede. Highlights include the twelfth-century Galilee Chapel with its original medieval wall paintings, the towering sandstone pillars in the Nave, and the stunning Rose Window in the chapel of the Nine Altars. Don’t miss the medieval cloister, which featured in the first two Harry Potter films or the Western Undercroft, now home to the award-winning Cathedral Shop, Undercroft Restaurant and Durham Cathedral in LEGO. Durham Cathedral’s central tower – where visitors can conquer the 325 steps and enjoy unrivalled views over historic Durham City and surrounding countryside.

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Infinite Durham Multi Activity Park

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Infinite Durham Multi Activity Park

Home to Infinite Air Trampoline Park, Soccarena, Infinite Tots, Inflatable Air, Lickety Split Durham and Extra Time Café Bar. With fun, fitness and football incorporated into one place, the activity park is a great day out for the whole family and the ultimate party of event venue for 8 – 350 people.

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Hall Hill Farm

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Hall Hill Farm

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

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The Bowes Museum

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The Bowes Museum

Offering one of Britain’s most fascinating museum experiences, The Bowes Museum is home to one of the most important collections of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England. Situated in beautiful gardens and parkland, the Museum offers excellent dining and a gift shop.

Paintings by Old Masters can be found alongside iconic objects such as the Silver Swan musical automaton, textiles, fashion, silver and metals, ceramics and furniture. The permanent collections are complemented by an acclaimed exhibition programme which for 2019 includes: Sold! The Great British Antiques Story; Lego: Building The Bowes Museum: The Power and The Virtue & Norman Cornish.

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High Force Waterfall

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High Force Waterfall

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

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Hamsterley Forest

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Hamsterley Forest

Hamsterley Forest is a fantastic 2000 hectare forest osasis sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley located adjacent to the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty. With wildlife watching, dark sky gazing, family adventure play, walking or adrenalin fuelled mountain biking, there are no shortage of options when planning your visit. Hamsterley Forest also plays host to a vast number of events per year including running, mountain biking, picnic cinema, zombie runs, forest education and even a car rally, to keep up to date visit www.forestry.gov.uk or their Facebook page.

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Beamish Museum

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Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum is an open-air museum located at Beamish, near the town of Stanley in County Durham. The museum’s guiding principle is to preserve an example of everyday life in an urban and rural North East England at the climax of industrialisation in the early 20th Century. Much of the restoration and interpretation is specific to the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, together with portions of countryside under the influence of Industrial Revolution from 1825. On its 30 acres estate is uses a mix of translocated, original and replica buildings, a large collection of artefacts, working vehicles and equipment, as well as livestock and costumed interpreters.

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