Days Out County Durham


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Family Days Out in Durham
Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1932 (Blackhall) Squadron
Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1932 (Blackhall) Squadron
Are you up for fun, adventure, incredible experiences and making new friends? Are you looking for something to give you the edge in life? Then welcome to the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO). Better...
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Buttercups Ceramic Studio, Hurworth-on-Tees
Buttercups Ceramic Studio, Hurworth-on-Tees
Come along and join us in our cosy studio where you can let your imagination run wild! Let your children make lasting memories that are functional too. From cups, bowls, plates and teapots to...
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Durham Botanic Garden
Durham Botanic Garden
Our 10 hectare university botanic garden is set amongst beautiful mature woodlands on the southern outskirts of Durham City. We provide an academic resource to the university for teaching and...
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High Force Waterfall
High Force Waterfall
Discover the force of nature at High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England, located at Forest-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham. Raby Castle is situated 20 miles further east at Staindrop.
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Hamsterley Forest
Hamsterley Forest
2000 hectares of mixed woodland lying between the Wear and Tees valleys on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hamsterley is a delightful oasis of broadleaved and...
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Prince Bishop River Cruiser, Durham
Prince Bishop River Cruiser, Durham
The Prince Bishop operates one hour sightseeing cruises from Easter to October including Bank Holidays. The cruise takes in many of the Cities sights from the unique perspective of the River Wear....
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Saltburn Cliff Lift
Saltburn Cliff Lift
Saltburn by the Sea as a dignified Victorian resort grew up around the former smuggling village of Old Saltburn, when the industrialists of Middlesbrough needed somewhere to escape the dirt &...
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Saltburn Miniature Railway
Saltburn Miniature Railway
Saltburn Miniature Railway takes a pride in ensuring that passengers have a safe and enjoyable journey with us. This information page is designed to assist visitors in finding out more about the...
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Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
Tanfield Railway, Gateshead
Less than half an hour from Newcastle and within easy reach of Tyneside, Wearside and County Durham,steam trains run every Sunday and Bank Holiday on a picturesque six mile round trip from Sunniside...
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Battle Stations
Battle Stations
We are the UK's only provider of FOAM SHOT A LOW IMPACT PAINTBALL GAME . Open t o children from age 7  the lowest age in the UK! We offer a genuine paintball experience...
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Teesside Karting Centre
Teesside Karting Centre
Come and race your friends and colleagues at the longest and most exciting kart circuit in the WORLD Enjoy the thrill of motor racing in a safe yet exciting environment, with karts to suit novices...
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Summerhill
Summerhill
Summerhill is a unique Country Park. Set on the western edge of Hartlepool it is both a Local Nature Reserve and an Out-door Activity Centre. You can enjoy most of the facilities on site free of...
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Quads '4' All
Quads '4' All
Quads '4' All is situated in a pleasant rural setting, an outdoor attraction with a difference. It will test the riding skills of adults, boys and girls of all ages. We offer different sizes of...
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Hollywood Bowl Stockton
Hollywood Bowl Stockton
Looking for somewhere to take family, friends or colleagues for a fun yet active trip out? At Hollywood Bowl we offer a safe and exciting environment for kids and adults alike with bumpers and ramps...
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Teesside White Water Centre
Teesside White Water Centre
Welcome to the Tees Barrage International White Water Centre (TBIWWC). If you love watersports or adrenaline type activities then TBIWWC is just for you. We offer various types of exhilarating...
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Top Gear Karting, Durham
Top Gear Karting, Durham
IWelcome to TopGear Indoor Karting – The North East's Premier Indoor Karting Venue. Ideally located in Durham, within easy travelling distance of both Newcastle, Sunderland, Darlington and...
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Hartlepool's Maritime Experience
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience
Hartlepool's Maritime Experience, (formerly known as Hartlepool Historic Quay) is a superb re-creation of an 18th century seaport and a fantastic place to visit for families, groups and...
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Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is a Christian church of the Anglican Communion, the historic shrine of St Cuthbert, the seat of the Bishop of Durham, and a living centre of prayer, pilgrimage and presence in...
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Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham
Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham
The 13th century Grade I listed Medieval hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning gardens. Visitors from all over the world come to share in the timeless magic of Crook Hall and leave...
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HMS Trincomalee 1817
HMS Trincomalee 1817
HMS Trincomalee, built in Bombay for the Admiralty in 1817, is the oldest ship afloat in the UK and the last of the commissioned frigates of the Nelson era. She saw service in the West Indies and...
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Funky World, Hartlepool
Funky World, Hartlepool
Funky World is an innovative multi-sensory facility that offers a completely unique experience to children and young people of all abilities. Our interactive studios, sensory equipment and adventure...
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Crackerjax, Crook
Crackerjax, Crook
Crackerjax is an indoor adventure play and children's party venue in Crook, County Durham, with 10,000 sq. ft. of family fun and children's activities for kids of all ages up to 12 years old.
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Bamboozles Adventure World Ltd, Bishop Auckland
Bamboozles Adventure World Ltd, Bishop Auckland
Bamboozles Adventure World opened its doors for the first time on the 28th of November 2009. The centre is on the South Church Enterprise Park in Bishop Auckland, close to the A688 Bishop Auckland...
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Fun City, Stockton On Tees
Fun City, Stockton On Tees
Fun City is one of the largest adventure soft play areas in the North East. The original and best party venue has existed for over 15 years. With its 7000sq ft of play area alone Fun city is...
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Adventure Point Ltd, Darlington
Adventure Point Ltd, Darlington
Adventure Point is a fantastic fun-filled destination for all the family. We aim to entertain adults and kids of all ages, whatever the weather. We have over 13,000 sq ft of space indoors and a...
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Boyne Play Pit and Cafe, Langley Moor, Durham
Boyne Play Pit and Cafe, Langley Moor, Durham
With sound proof multi-level soft play area, a separate cafe with a menu to suite all ages, and many different family orientated activities for all to enjoy.
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Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World, Newton Aycliffe
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World, Newton Aycliffe
Ruff 'N' Tumble Adventure World is the North-East's finest indoor play centre. Located in Newton Aycliffe, close to junction 59 of the A1(M), we are ideally placed to meet your children's play and...
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Whitworth Hall, Spennymoor, Durham
Whitworth Hall, Spennymoor, Durham
Recently refurbished, the Lakeside restaurant offers a fantastic menu at excellent prices and the children can play in the indoor or outdoor play area. In the summer months you can dine on our patio...
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Crazy Corner, Stockton-on-Tees
Crazy Corner, Stockton-on-Tees
Designed for adults, enjoyed by children. This indoor themed interactive soft play centre offers ball cannons to shoot, slides, giant bouncing balls to Tarzan gliders. Crazy Corner has something for...
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Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun, Hartlepool
Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun, Hartlepool
Indoor play centre in Hartleppol, County Durham. Mister Twisters Wacky World of Fun Unit 23 - Park View Industrial Estate Brenda Road Hartlepool Durham TS25 1UD Telephone: 01429 275777
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Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool
Come and enjoy the pleasures of outdoor swimming in a warm (tropical water temperature of 80+ degrees Fahrenheit), safe, family environment. 
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Mill House Leisure Centre
Mill House Leisure Centre
Mill House leisure centre offers a range of activities including swimming pools.
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The Dolphin Centre
The Dolphin Centre
Swimming is one of the most effective ways to exercise or if you just want to unwind and have some fun.  Our pools offer a balanced mix of everything from casual public swimming...
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Splash
Splash
Splash is a large wet and dry facility, based in Stockton town centre. It has recently undergone major developments which has transformed it into a hub of sport and leisure activities. New...
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Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Durham
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Durham
Centre opening times Monday to Saturday: 7.00am - 10.00pm Sunday: 7.00am - 5.00pm Lifestyle Fitness suite opening times Monday to Thursday: 8.00am - 10.00pm Friday:...
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Preston Park and Museum
Preston Park and Museum
With 100 acres of parkland overlooking the River Tees, a range of permanent attractions and an exciting programme of special events & activities, a visit to Preston Park offers a great day out...
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Dorman Museum
Dorman Museum
The Dorman Museum forms part of Middlesbrough Council's 'Museums & Galleries Service' along with its sister venues - the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum, situated in Stewart Park and Mima -...
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The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally...
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Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
The Museum today offers visitors an opportunity to experience the underground world of a real ironstone mine and to explore the skills, customs and life of the Cleveland miner. It was these miners...
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Locomotion
Locomotion
Opening Times Daily 10:00 to 17:00 (Summer: 4 Apr - 2 Oct). (Catering is limited on Monday 11 July) Daily 10:00 to 16:00 (Winter: 3 Oct - 3 Apr). During Winter, building 8 (Collections) is open...
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope - set in the centre of the North Pennines in the Durham Dales - is a real adventure. Tour the mine, walk in the woodland, visit the exhibitions and see the...
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Preston Farm, Stockton On Tees
Preston Farm, Stockton On Tees
The building is a mixture of traditional and modern with big comfy seats in the bar area, a sectioned off adult lounge and a family area.  Having easy access and with indoor and outdoor...
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Dunelm Ridge, Durham
Dunelm Ridge, Durham
There is an indoor Fun Factory as well as an outdoor play area for the youngsters to run off some energy and amuse themselves.
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Old West Quay, Hartlepool
Old West Quay, Hartlepool
We welcome families and the indoor play area is a great place for the youngsters to play while the adults sit back and relax.  
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Shuttle & Loom, Darlington
Shuttle & Loom, Darlington
Inside now has quite a modern feel about it and we have a new outdoor area including new slide in the children's outdoor play area.  The indoor play area has also been redecorated.  Our...
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The Newton Grange, Durham
The Newton Grange, Durham
The Newton Grange is situated two miles from the picturesque city of Durham, with views overlooking the valley of Sunderland from our patio and beer garden. Enclosed in the patio area is ideal for...
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Tindale Crossing
Tindale Crossing
Outside there is an adult only area in the beer garden as well as a play area for the children.  Our children's facilities also include an indoor purpose built Fun Factory which has all the...
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Funshack, Seaham
Funshack, Seaham
Funshack – The Best Fun You’ll Ever Have! At Funshack playtime is always fun with a wide range of play activities in a safe and secure surrounding. We boast one of the largest...
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Hall Hill Farm, Durham
Hall Hill Farm, Durham
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...
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Beamish Wild Bird of Prey, Durham
Beamish Wild Bird of Prey, Durham
Situated within the magnificent stately grounds of Beamish Hall Country House in Durham, we are uniquely placed within a beautifully enchanted woodland setting that provides a comfortable and as near...
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Broom House Farm Adventure Farm, Durham
Broom House Farm Adventure Farm, Durham
The Broom House Woodland Adventure Trail will reopen in April 2011.  Broom House offers Durham's most exciting action packed fun for all the family. Follow the trails, attempt the woodland...
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Nature's World
Nature's World
At Nature's World we aim to provide you with more than just a visit to the uk's pioneering eco-experience, our plan is to provide you with information, education, ideas and an inspiration for looking...
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Newham Grange Country Farm
Newham Grange Country Farm
There has been a working farm at Newham Grange since the 17th century. It is now a unique and extremely popular attraction for the whole family as well as school groups. There are many things at the...
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Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
Tweddle Children's Animal Farm
If you want to experience a thrilling day out for the whole family, a visit to our animal farm will fill you with smiles. We've indoor and outdoor play areas, indoor and outdoor pedal...
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Noah’s Ark Family Centre, Thornaby
Noah’s Ark Family Centre, Thornaby
Noah’s Ark Family Centre is located in Thornaby, Teesside and is so much more than a Adventure Play Area where parents can let kids go wild while they watch. As well as the...
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Down at the Farm, Houghtone Le Spring
Down at the Farm, Houghtone Le Spring
We are a childrens animal farm which specialises in hands on activities and have just been granted zoo status.We have lots of activities for all ages and are open 10am-5pm weekends and school...
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Mini Moos Farm, Edmondsley
Mini Moos Farm, Edmondsley
mini moos farm is a unique experience for all the family. Come and meet our miniature animals. massive indoor and outdoor play areas. 50,000 square feet of indoor play area means that even if it...
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KRAZY KINGDOM, Annfield Plain
KRAZY KINGDOM, Annfield Plain
Family Entertainmet Centre for Children of ages 0-12 Indoor Soft Play, Giant Slides, Sports Arena, Traverse Climbing Wall, Full Size Ten Pin Bowling Lanes, Electric Go-Karts, Internet Cafe, Krazy...
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Adventure Valley, Brasside, Durham
Adventure Valley, Brasside, Durham
Adventure Valley - Opening 19 May 2010 Fun. Laughter. Excitement. Durham's Newest Day Out, Adventure Valley opens on May 19th 2010! Throughout 6 Play Zones, discover action packed family adventure,...
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The Weardale Museum
The Weardale Museum
The Weardale Museum is a small independent folk museum which was established by volunteers in 1985. ‘Preserving Weardale’s Heritage’ Our present opening times are ... 2pm - 5pm...
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Raby Castle
Raby Castle
Every room in Raby Castle, from the magnificent Barons' Hall, where 700 knights gathered to plot the 'Rising of the North', to the Mediaeval Kitchen which was used until 1954, gives an insight to...
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Finchale Priory, Durham
Finchale Priory, Durham
The very extensive remains of a 13th-century priory, founded on the site of a retired pirate's hermitage. Part of it later served as a holiday retreat for the monks of Durham Cathedral. Beautifully...
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Durham City Baths
Durham City Baths
Durham City Baths Elvet Waterside, Durham, County Durham DH1 3BW Tel: 0191 3843143  
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Durham Castle
Durham Castle
Durham Castle is the hub of University College. It is part of the Durham World Heritage Site and a Grade 1 Listed Building. No other college in the British Isles can have a more ancient or impressive...
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Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland
This historic castle has been the home of the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years, and today is the Bishop's official residence. The historic building, with its magnificent Chapel, Throne Room...
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Low Barns Nature Reserve, Bishop Aukland
Low Barns Nature Reserve, Bishop Aukland
Durham Wildlife Trust’s purpose is to protect wildlife and promote nature conservation in County Durham, the City of Sunderland and the Boroughs of Gateshead, South Tyneside and Darlington. ...
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The Play Shack Play n Party Centre, Shildon
The Play Shack Play n Party Centre, Shildon
The Play Shack is a bright spacious and exciting Indoor Play n Party Venue for children up to 12 years old. Situated in Shildon County Durham only 10 Miles from Darlington and Durham and 3 Miles from...
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Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
At the North of England Open Air Museum, the past comes to life. Beamish is unique. We're no ordinary museum, but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s...
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The Horse & Jockey, Stockton-on-Tees
The Horse & Jockey, Stockton-on-Tees
The garden to the front of the pub has been extended, with more bench seating available.  Alongside the pub is a purpose built children's play facility, the Fun House.  This great play...
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Newton Aycliffe
WACKY WAREHOUSE Newton Aycliffe
This large family pub caters for all requirements, offering children their ultimate play facility and all customers a comfortable place to have a drink or meal.  The Gretna Green 's play...
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WACKY WAREHOUSE Hartlepool Merry Go Round
WACKY WAREHOUSE Hartlepool Merry Go Round
This is a large, quality pub, situated in Hartlepool.  The Merry Go Round offers both good food and drink, at reasonable prices, as well as a fantastic indoor children's play facility, the Wacky...
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Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle
Set on a high rock above the River Tees, imposing Barnard Castle was the stronghold of the Balliol family. Taking its name from Bernard de Balliol, who rebuilt it in the 12th century, it includes a...
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Museum of Archaeology, Durham
Museum of Archaeology, Durham
The Museum of Archaeology at the Old Fulling Mill in Durham City is one of the most photographed buildings in the North East: scenically located below Durham Cathedral on the banks of the River Wear....
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Otter Trust’s North Pennines Reserve
Otter Trust’s North Pennines Reserve
A branch of the famous Otter Trust. Visitors can see Asian and British otters, red and fallow deer and several rare breeds of farm animals in this 230-acre wildlife reserve.
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Jumbo Jungle, Consett
Jumbo Jungle, Consett
Here at jumbo jungle we offer over 11000 sq ft of non stop fun and games and its all under one roof to keep both the adults and children happy for hours, we have something for all ages from babies to...
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Diggerland Co Durham
Diggerland Co Durham
Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types of...
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county_durham.pngWelcome to the wonderful county of County Durham. If you need child friendly ideas where to take the kids, kids days out, or fun things to do with the kids in County Durham then we can help. We have family pubs with kids play areas, soft play areas, indoor play areas, outdoor play areas, playgrounds, aquariums, castles, stately homes, childrens clubs such as Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Brownies, Guides, youth clubs, activity centres, Air, Sea, Army Cadets. We list childrens entertainers in County Durham if you are planning a birthday, cinema, theatre, petting zoo, animal farms, childrens farms, leisure hire, museum and art gallery, nature areas such as parks, and countryside walks and beaches. We have kids activities related to outdoor pursuits and sports such as swimming, ice skating, ten pin bowling and football centres. We list theme parks and fairgrounds in County Durham. If you are looking for zoos with more exotic animals then we have them. Don't forget to look at the nearby counties of Tyne and wear, Northumberland, North Yorkshire and Cumbria to see what they can offer you. We now list seaside towns in County Durham , so grab your bucket and spade and head for the County Durham seaside with the kids. We have days out with the kids in County Durham in and near :- Annfield Plain, Billingham, Chester le Street, Consett, Darlington, Durham, Ferryhill, Hartlepool, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, Seaham, Sedgefield, Shildon, Stanley and Stockton on Tees.

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