Recommended family days out in County Durham
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Low Barns Nature Reserve is about two miles from Bishop Auckland, on the road to Crook. It is a small area of woodland, wetland and scrubland with lots of footpaths between its little lakes and woods, one of which runs alongside the River Wear. There is a beautiful modern visitors cen... | |
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The Play Shack is one of the largest soft play centres in the North East. It is set on three levels and has plenty of space for your little monsters to run around and wear themselves out. The Play Shack has also recently been named as one of the Cleanest and Tidiest indoor children's soft ... | |
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Most Children like to live life at 50 miles an hour so a trip to Top Gear Karting should satisfy your childs need for speed. Top Gear Karting describes itself as the North Easts Premier Indoor Karting Track. It is centrally located in Durham so is easily reached from most main cities in... | |
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Killhope in Upper Weardale was once famous for its lead mining industry. Today you can find out what it was like to be a part of that industry with a tour around its fully restored nineteenth century lead mine with its huge water mill and working machinery. The kids will especially e... | |
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Most children enjoy hunting for treasure so the thought of the Stockton-On-Tees Treasure hunt should excite most youngsters. This is a new and exciting way to explore Stockton-On-Tees. The Stockton-On-Tees treasure hunt is pre-written so all you need to do is to buy one and you're... | |
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What your family can experience here is a visit to an 18th century seaport in the time of Nelson, and Napoleon, to see what life was like in port and aboard ships during that exciting period in our history. The guides are all in period dress and are very willing to tell the youngsters... | |
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Hartlepool’s Town Hall Theatre is an atmospheric Victorian style theatre offering both professional and amateur productions. They offer the full range of entertainment from musicals, drama and dance and most are suitable for older children. Check on their website for their pre... | |
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