Durham Grange

Visit County Durham has information on top ten cycle routes across the county including Coast to Coast (C2C), Teesdale Way and Link up the Loops routes. If you want to plan your own cycle journey then check out Sustrans.

For skilled mountain bikers looking for off-road tracks, visit Hamsterly Forest, 21 miles from our site. The 14 mile long Red Route is recommended for the superb views along the way.

Durham City centre is reachable via a 3 mile public footpath from site. It’ll take you near to the River Wear and down towards Durham Castle.

Discover the city on a 3.3 mile circular route, starting at the Old Shire Hall. You’ll pass the Cathedral, river banks and Maiden Castle.

Explore a mixture of wetland, woodland, nature reserve and meadows at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, home to waders, Chilean Flamingos, Asian Short-Clawed Otters and more.

Head to High Force, one of the most impressive waterfalls in England, with its origins dating back over 300 million years. A gentle and pretty woodland walk leads you to the bottom of the plunging falls.

Try your hand at canoeing and experience your own water adventure with Wear Canoes, right in the centre of Durham. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, it’s the perfect way to spend a sunny family day out.

Take part in an Escape Room Experience based in Durham City centre. Solve the puzzles, find the key and escape the room before the time runs out!

Experience the ultimate in comfort food with a modern twist at Tango Durham, located in one of Durhams most iconic buildings, where they serve fresh cocktails by their superb mixologists.

Known for being Durham’s smallest bar, the Tin Of Sardines Gin Bar can be founded on Durhams Elvet Bridge and has a massive collection of over 250 gins from across the world.

Tealiscious Tea Room is just a short walk from Durham Castle. Enjoy a selection of individual loose leaf tea blends, alongside fresh homemade cakes, scones and sandwiches.

Get ready for a summer of spectacular shows and immersive attractions with 11 Arches Park. The incredible live-action, open-air performances from Romans to World Wars, from the Beatles to historic World Cup wins, this epic experience is not to be missed.

Visit Diggerland Durham, a fantastic family experience for children and adults alike, with real ride-on diggers, dumpers and many other kinds of heavy machinery and only eight miles away from site.

Durham Castle sits at the heart of Durham’s World Heritage site and has been occupied continuously since the 11^th century. Tours take place on a daily basis, where visitors uncover over 1000 years of history.