Zoos & Safari ParksDurham

Durham's largest wooded coastal ravine, cut deep into limestone. A 500 acre National Nature Reserve with 12 miles of footpaths. Events programme.Open: Footpaths open at all times. Lodge open for groups if booked in advance.…

Family farm in attractive countryside with opportunity to see and touch animals at close quarters. Farm trailer rides, woodland walk, tea shop and play area.Open: 3 April ‐ 12 Sept and Oct weekends only, daily 10.30am ‐ 5pm. Christmas opening with Santa and carols 4,5,11,12,18…

Greenhouse with tropical species. Visitor participation welcome. Part of Tow Law Nursery with orchids and other house plants.Open: Easter ‐ 3 Sept daily 10am ‐ 4pm.…

At Butterfly World you can enter the magical world of a Tropical Rain Forest, where you can stroll at your leisure past beautiful trees and flowers.Sit beside the splashing waterfalls and pools and enjoy watching the vibrant wing beats of hundreds of the worlds most exotic and beautiful…

84 acres of woods, lakes, ponds, riverside and meadow rich in wildlife. Graham Easby Visitor Centre and nature trail with observatory and hides. Open: Visitor Centre1 April ‐ 31 Oct daily 10am ‐ 4.30pm, 1 Nov ‐ 31 March Saturday and Sunday only 10am ‐…

Situated in a beautiful location on the banks of the River Waveney, the Trusts Centre at Earsham gives visitors an rare opportunity to see Otters, mostly bred at the Trust,at close quarters, together with other wetland wildlife in natural and semi‐natural surroundings..Visit the Otter Trust's Centre at Earsham…

230 acre wildlife reserve with otters, deer, mouflon and rare breed farm animals. Bird hides, picnic site, walks, Visitor Centre, tea room and gift shop.Open: 1 April ‐ 31 Oct 10.30am ‐ 6pm.Otter Feeding Times 12 noon ‐ 3pm.Cost: Reduced rates for school parties.…

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…