The Eden Theatre in Bishop Auckland is in the Town Hall. It has raked seating making it easier for little ones to see the stage or screen. Its programme of theatre, film and shows for children could not be bettered. If you live in the area or are just visiting, check on what they hav...
Egglestone Abbey is a sad reminder of what happened in Reformation England under Henry VIII. Only charming ruins now remain of the once powerful Egglestone Abbey. However, they are indeed in a very picturesque spot on a bend in the River Tees (the monks always used to pick the best pl...
A disused railway path may not be your first suggestion for a fun day out but if you choose to spend the day walking or cycling the Corsett to Sunderland Railway Path, you may find out that you're pleasantly suprised.
The path is 26 miles long and is part of the National C...
Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland is the home of the Bishop of Durham and has been the Bishop’s residence for over 800 years. Wonder if the Bishop of Aukland lives in Durham? The interior of the Castle is open to the public and if any in the family are interested in Spanish art they ha...
Thorpe Farm Centre and Thorpe Country Park at Barnard Castle has a many of the right ingredients for a family day out in the country. The farm itself has a licensed restaurant, which of course is child friendly, a large play area, animal paddocks and a Maize Maze in the summer months. I...
If it’s a nice day in Darlington, take in a bit of history with the kids with a trip to Piercebridge Roman Fort. Not surprisingly it is to be found in Piercebridge, just a few miles out from the town. The fort was built towards the end of the Roman occupation of Britain and...
Waterfalls are always a bit special and High Force Waterfall near Darlington is one of the most spectacular in England. The River Tees undergoes a sudden drop of over 20 metres into an open pool below. If you go after a spell of heavy rain, usually not a long wait, it is especially drama...
