County Durham - Countryside Guide

Morgan Douglas
Morgan Douglas
County Durham - Countryside Guide

Sightseeing

One of the UK's hidden gems - Historic Durham boasts a Norman Cathedral & Castle, one of the world's top Universities, fantastic riverside walks and a vibrant food/drinks scene
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Durham
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One of the UK's hidden gems - Historic Durham boasts a Norman Cathedral & Castle, one of the world's top Universities, fantastic riverside walks and a vibrant food/drinks scene
- Perfect place to visit for a snapshot of local history.
Brancepeth Castle
- Perfect place to visit for a snapshot of local history.
Visit Hartlepool and find out why locals are referred to as 'Monkey Hangers'. Top attractions include the Historic Quay and Headland.
Hartlepool Sea Front
Visit Hartlepool and find out why locals are referred to as 'Monkey Hangers'. Top attractions include the Historic Quay and Headland.
- Captain Cook and HMS Trincomalee, more reasons to visit the Hartlepool Historic Quay.
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Nationalmuseum for Royal Navy Hartlepool
Maritime Avenue
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- Captain Cook and HMS Trincomalee, more reasons to visit the Hartlepool Historic Quay.
- Perfect for a stroll in beautiful surroundings.
Whitworth Hall Hotel & Deer Park
- Perfect for a stroll in beautiful surroundings.
- Discover the regions railway heritage at the Locomotion Museum in Shildon.
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Locomotion
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- Discover the regions railway heritage at the Locomotion Museum in Shildon.
- Historic Raby Castle, home to Deer and perfect for a garden walk.
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Raby Castle
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- Historic Raby Castle, home to Deer and perfect for a garden walk.
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Auckland Castle
Market Place
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Visit Kynren - A festival of over 1000 years of British History. One of the countries biggest and best open air live shows.
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Kynren
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Visit Kynren - A festival of over 1000 years of British History. One of the countries biggest and best open air live shows.
- Quaint and quiet, perfect for a countryside get-away.
Escomb Lake
Escomb Road
- Quaint and quiet, perfect for a countryside get-away.
- Local Nature Reserve
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Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Low Lane
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- Local Nature Reserve
- This hotel and country gardens are worth a visit all year round.
Hardwick Hall Hotel
- This hotel and country gardens are worth a visit all year round.
- Like the races, see what's happening at Sedgefield.
Sedgefield Racecourse
Racecourse Road
- Like the races, see what's happening at Sedgefield.
County Durham town - well worth an investigation.
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Bishop Auckland
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County Durham town - well worth an investigation.
Many of the North East's former industrial beaches have returned to their natural beauty after over 30 years of regeneration. Windswept and scenic - perfect for walks with a pooch.
Crimdon Beach
Coast Road
Many of the North East's former industrial beaches have returned to their natural beauty after over 30 years of regeneration. Windswept and scenic - perfect for walks with a pooch.
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Binchester Roman Fort
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A family day out suitable for all occasions!
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Hamsterley Skov
Redford Lane
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A family day out suitable for all occasions!
Perfect family day out.
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Hall Hill Farm
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Perfect family day out.
Village closest to the Cottage - Small and picturesque, perfect for walks.
Brancepeth
Village closest to the Cottage - Small and picturesque, perfect for walks.

Food scene

- Great local pub, fantastic views and super food!
The Pub and Kitchen, Durham
Front Street North
- Great local pub, fantastic views and super food!
- Excellent food and drink
The Impeccable Pig
Front Street
- Excellent food and drink
- Great Italian food located in a former brewery!
Maximo's Italian Restaurant
- Great Italian food located in a former brewery!
- Dun Cow is a local favourite, known for its craft ale and delightful food.
Dun Cow Inn
43 Front St
- Dun Cow is a local favourite, known for its craft ale and delightful food.
Best Ice-cream on the Durham Coast
Lickety Split Creamery
13 North Terrace
Best Ice-cream on the Durham Coast
Play golf? Like a Spar? or even a slap up meal in a choice of 3 delicious restaurants? Ramside Hall on the outskirts of Durham have it all.
Ramside Golf Club
Play golf? Like a Spar? or even a slap up meal in a choice of 3 delicious restaurants? Ramside Hall on the outskirts of Durham have it all.
Great place for a bite to eat, a beverage and of course golf!
Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
The Village
Great place for a bite to eat, a beverage and of course golf!