Located In Wolsingham, The Gateway To Weardale

The North Pennines AONB and UNESCO Global Geopark is a distinctive landscape of high moorland and broad upland dales in the North of England.

The North Pennines is one of the most remote and unspoilt places in England. It lies between the National Parks of the Yorkshire Dales and Northumberland, with the former West Durham Coalfield to the east and the Eden Valley to the west.

The UK's 'must see' spectacular live action outdoor theatre show.

Proudly presented by Eleven Arches on a seven-and-a-half acre stage, 1,000 cast and crew immerse you in the telling of a 2,000-year tale; the history of England. Kynren brings to ground-shaking life the story of invasions, royal splendour, wars, heroic sacrifice, daily life and seismic change.

Nestled in Bargate Bank, about a mile outside of Lanchester, in the heart of the stunning County Durham Countryside, Lanchester Garden Centre is a great destination for a family day out. Within easy reach of Deneside Lodge Park it’s the perfect place to while away a few hours in picturesque surroundings.

The centrepiece of Durham’s cultural offer, Gala Durham is situated in a beautiful, purpose-built £15m building on the banks of the river Wear in the heart of this historic city.

Set in the beautiful, rolling hills of County Durham, Hall Hill Farm is a mixed farm of 290 hectares. There are lots of friendly animals waiting to meet you. Bottle feed the lambs, fluffy chicks, inquisitive goats, the magnificent Highland Cattle and the children's favourite, rabbits and guinea pigs too.

High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million years!

Beamish is a world famous open air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas.

Killhope is a multi-award winning 19th century mining museum in the centre of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), where you can experience the life and work of the lead

2000 hectares of mixed woodland lying between the Wear and Tees valleys on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Durham Cathedral is the greatest Norman building in England, perhaps even in Europe. It is cherished not only for its architecture but also for its incomparable setting.

Shop, eat & play at Metrocentre with over 250 stores, 60 places to eat and a range of leisure attractions to keep the whole family entertained.

The Weardale Railway is an 18 mile heritage line running from a connection with the main rail network at Bishop Auckland to Eastgate in Weardale, County Durham, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

This long distance trail combines a gentle passage through the Lake District, a demanding crossing of the Pennines, and ends with a downhill descents to the east cost of northern England.