OutdoorsDurham

Riverside site operated by Derwentside District Council. Woodland walk, plenty of space for children and refurbished play area featuring exciting play equipment. Visitor Infromation and shop.Open: Telephone for details.…

Hot Air Balloons at Cloud Nine Balloon Co in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 560304 for opening times and entrance costs.…

12.5 mile walk along former railway in the Derwent Valley from Swalwell to Lydgett's Junction, Consett. Includes Thornley Woodlands Centre near Winlaton Mill, picnic areas at Ebchester, Shotley Bridge and Rowlands Gill, Derwenthaugh Park and a Visitor Centre at Swalwell.Open: Telephone for details…

Purpose built Visitor Centre in Weardale with Tourist Information, craft businesses, tea room and Durham Dales Garden. Enhanced site interpretationvisitor information. Occasional events.Open: Until 28 March, Monday ‐ Friday 10am ‐ 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am ‐ 4pm, 29 March ‐ 31 Oct, daily 10am…

Gardens used as horticultural students' training grounds include formal beds, water garden, arboretum and woodland garden. Plant Centre. Coffee Shop.Open: Daily 10am ‐ 4pm.…

Follow the tiles around Killhope's woodland walk. Created by members of the public and local school children as part of the National Big Draw, this display of tiles, brings an extra dimension to the woodland walkKillhope, winner of the Guardians Family Friendly Award 2004 is an accredited…

5000 acre Forestry Commission woodland with forest drive, orienteering course, forest and riverside walks, Visitor Centreforest shop and cycling and pony trekking facilities. Tea room and adventure play area.Open: ForestThroughout the year dawn to dusk.Visitor CentreEaster to Oct weekdays 10am ‐ 4pm, weekends 11am ‐ 5pm.Other…

Woodland walk to England's largest waterfall which thunders 70 foot over rocks on the River Tees. Oicnic area and gift shop.Open: All year.Cost:Admission to WaterfallAdult £1.00, Childover 60 50pParkingCars £1.50, Motorcycles £1.00.…

The Arboretum at Houghall is situated on the outskirts of Durham City and houses a superb collection of shrubs and trees from around the world. Visitors can enjoy the educational aspects of this unique beautiful environment offered by our greatest natural asset. Houghall College has one…

2.5 miles trail along wooded lands and tracks in attractive countryside, with wildlife and historic interest.Open: Call for details…

Last Man Standing Paintball has recently opened 6miles from Durham City centre. Ideal for Family outings, Birthday parties, Stag and Hen doos, Team Building and simply for fun days out We have six unique game zones each with a huge variety of game type scenarios including odd ball,…

Undersiege Paintball ‐ Paintball in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Contact the venue on telephone number 01388 731777 for location, prices, equipment supplied, and availability for paintball games at Undersiege Paintball.…

Hot Air Balloons at Virgin Balloon Flights Ltd in Stockton‐on‐Tees, Cleveland. Contact venue on 0870‐010 4909 for opening times and entrance costs.…

Britain&8217;s Best Museum (Period Living & Traditional Homes &8216;2005 Best of British Awards&8217; and &8216;Living Museum of the Year 2004&8217; (Good Britain Guide), Beamish is one of the region&8217;s leading tourist attractions. It vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early…

Founded in 1093, this magnificent Norman cathedral is the shrone of St Cuthbert and one of the great architectural experiences in Europe. Together with the adjacent castle, it is a World Heritage site./pp/ppCathedral Opening Times & Prices/pp/ppMonday - Saturday 9.30am - 6.15pm, Sun 12.30pm - 5pm, extended…

Killhope winner of the Guardian's Family Friendly Award 2004 is a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction,' where you can discover the lives of Lead Mining families. As part of this discovery come and see 'Magnificent Minerals' a temporary exhibition extended for 2005. This eye-catching display of…