Lynne's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Durham Cathedral
Hadrian's Wall
Hartlepool Marina
Slake Terracelovely place to visit and buy fresh fish
lots of bars and restaurants on the quay.
10 locals recommend
North Shields Fish Quay
Fish Quaylovely place to visit and buy fresh fish
lots of bars and restaurants on the quay.
High Force Waterfalls
Alston RoadCity exploring
Durham City is a historic fabulous place to visit.
A wide selection of unique shops bars and restaurants line the cobbled streets.
regular farmers markets take place on a Saturday.
why not take a boat trip along the river or walk along the riverbanks taking in the views of the cathedral
117 locals recommend
Durham
Durham City is a historic fabulous place to visit.
A wide selection of unique shops bars and restaurants line the cobbled streets.
regular farmers markets take place on a Saturday.
why not take a boat trip along the river or walk along the riverbanks taking in the views of the cathedral
A beautiful city to explore, shopping, sight seeing, theatre, restaurants, museums Newcastle has it all
188 locals recommend
Newcastle upon Tyne
A beautiful city to explore, shopping, sight seeing, theatre, restaurants, museums Newcastle has it all
museum
Take a trip down memory lane with a trip the this amazing outdoor museum.
I cannot recommend this day out highly enough.
194 locals recommend
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Take a trip down memory lane with a trip the this amazing outdoor museum.
I cannot recommend this day out highly enough.
The Bowes Museum
NewgateLocomotion
A must visit for Train lovers of all ages
Castle
Raby Castle
Durham Castle
Brancepeth Castle
A beautiful Castle set in wonderful grounds.
beach
why not enjoy a coastal walk along the unspoilt Durham's heritage coast.
A great place to take the kids to search for sea glass and fossils!
Seaham harbour is an ideal place to visit for some refreshments after your walk.
Blast Beach
why not enjoy a coastal walk along the unspoilt Durham's heritage coast.
A great place to take the kids to search for sea glass and fossils!
Seaham harbour is an ideal place to visit for some refreshments after your walk.
South Shields
fabulous sandy beaches, funfair
a fun family day out
Blackhall Rocks Beach
A wonderful unspoilt beach to explore.
A gorgeous marina with easy access to the beach as well as Seaham itself.
a lovely place to have a coffee or try some freshly caught seafood.
dolphins can often be seen near here!
7 locals recommend
Seaham Harbour Marina
A gorgeous marina with easy access to the beach as well as Seaham itself.
a lovely place to have a coffee or try some freshly caught seafood.
dolphins can often be seen near here!
country park
A beautiful park, great for families, lots of birds and wildlife to see.
Playpark and cafe on site.
Hardwick Country Park
A beautiful park, great for families, lots of birds and wildlife to see.
Playpark and cafe on site.
Wharton Park
10 Princes StA lovely park in Durham city with great views of the city.
Riverside Park
A beautiful park to explore with a butterfly house and play park
22 locals recommend
Preston Park Museum & Grounds
Yarm RoadA beautiful park to explore with a butterfly house and play park
Family activities
An adventure park for families, you can spend the whole day in this park with lots of activities to keep the kids entertained.
12 locals recommend
Adventure Valley
An adventure park for families, you can spend the whole day in this park with lots of activities to keep the kids entertained.
Let the kids (and big kids!) burn off their energy in this great trampoline and inflatable park.
Great idea for rainy days
Infinite Air Trampoline Park
Let the kids (and big kids!) burn off their energy in this great trampoline and inflatable park.
Great idea for rainy days
Hall Hill Farm
Fun for all the family
Watch wildlife, sky gazing and take in the incredible natural beauty of Hamsterley Forest.
Families can have their pick of four walking trails, four cycling trails and plenty of outdoor play areas to enjoy.
Youngsters can sign up for the Zog Activity Trail where you can follow panels and complete activities on a grand forest adventure.
65 locals recommend
Hamsterley Forest
Redford LaneWatch wildlife, sky gazing and take in the incredible natural beauty of Hamsterley Forest.
Families can have their pick of four walking trails, four cycling trails and plenty of outdoor play areas to enjoy.
Youngsters can sign up for the Zog Activity Trail where you can follow panels and complete activities on a grand forest adventure.
Holmside Park
Holmside LaneAn action packed day out for families
shows, sports events, outdoor bar, funfair, Christmas fairs and family events.
check out the website for what's on and tickets
Rainton Meadows Arena
Mercantile Roadshows, sports events, outdoor bar, funfair, Christmas fairs and family events.
check out the website for what's on and tickets
Durham Climbing Centre
Saint John's Roadclimbing for all ages!
A lovely day out, the Owl centre has various activities throughout the year so do check out their website or social media pages for more information.
Next to the Owl centre is also a museum and a fabulous walled garden.
Kirkleatham Owl Center
A lovely day out, the Owl centre has various activities throughout the year so do check out their website or social media pages for more information.
Next to the Owl centre is also a museum and a fabulous walled garden.