Best places in County Durham

Discover the best places in County Durham, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 210 places in the city.

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Tommy World War One Soldier Sculpture - Eleven 'O' One image
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Tommy World War One Soldier Sculpture - Eleven 'O' One
Memorial park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Brilliant sculpture of 'Tommy' Set on the seafront at seaham, plenty of benches around to sit on. Lovely sea views, some lovely cafes and chippies to choose from. Free parking. Seaham is an historic mining town and to be honest their seafront and beaches are lovely. Definitely worth a trip.
4.80 (2.3K reviews)
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Hall Hill Farm
Children's farm
Visitor farm with cows, rabbits and guinea pigs, a play barn, a toddler area and donkey rides.
4.80 (1.8K reviews)
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Low Force Waterfall
Tourist attraction
Sequence of waterfalls featured in the film "1917", near the renowned 19th-century Winch footbridge.
4.80 (1.3K reviews)
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Durham Heritage Coast
Nature preserve
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes.
4.70 (3K reviews)
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Hamsterley Forest - Forestry England
National forest
Forest offering trails for walking, cycling & horseback riding, plus a cafe & wildlife viewing.
4.70 (2.8K reviews)
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Hardwick Country Park
Country park
Large park with several historic structures plus a visitor’s centre, river, lake & walking trails.
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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Seaham Harbour Marina
Marina
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Seaham has a lot to offer with a great selection of cafes and restaurants in town and on the marina. Take time to explore both the seafront and marina.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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Glass Beach
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ This is a Very special Beach in my eyes as it is a seaglunkers paradise, sea glass in abundance including Seaham Bubbles, multis, a vast rainbow 🌈 of colours in a range of shapes and sizes. It is very easily accessible from both large free carparks for able bodies and wheelchair users but even thou...
4.70 (732 reviews)
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Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest
Castle
Imposing medieval castle with art treasures and tapestries in a scenic deer park setting.
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
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High Force Waterfall
Tourist attraction
Dramatic waterfall dropping 69 feet into a plunge pool amid a secluded forest with paths.
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Museum
Tours of an old mine with displays on local mining history, with a play park and wildlife hides.
4.70 (560 reviews)
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Summerhill Force & Gibson's Cave
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ It's been a long time since the first time I tried to visit this place. The Google Maps took me to the private road then, so couldn't finish my journey. Thanks the reviews on here, I found out about Bowlees Visitor Centre. Thus I went and parked there - it was Β£2-3 for a half day. And it was so eas...
4.80 (315 reviews)
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Seaham Beach
Beach
πŸ‘πŸ‘ We went to Seaham beach for our first trip out after being allowed out and were very pleasantly surprised. The beach is a mixture of pebbles and sand with some great rock pools to explore. It is spotlessly clean and not crowded. Seaham itself is easy to reach being just off the A19 and amazingly, pa...
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Hardwick Park Visitors Centre
Visitor center
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Lovely tranquil place. Nice early morning, or evening walks. Spring flowers coming through now, looks great.
4.60 (917 reviews)
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Seaham Hall Beach Car Park
Free parking lot
πŸ‘πŸ‘ It's big. It's free and there are steps from it leading to the beach. What else do you need from a car park??!! Views over the sea, picnic benches for when we get some good weather and footpaths leading both ways along the coast add to the appeal. And as you can see from my photos, sea glass in abun...
4.70 (377 reviews)
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National Trust - Durham Coast
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Perfect place for a walk with the dog along the cliff tops or even along the Blast beach on a sunny day. Hot drinks vendor in Nose's point car park for those who haven't brought refreshments with them. Plenty of space for kids to run around. Favourite place for fishermen to spend hours drowning worm...
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4.70 (358 reviews)
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The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk
Hotel
18th-century coaching inn housing posh hotel with upscale rooms, plus free breakfast & dinner.
4.60 (542 reviews)
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Seaham Pets Gardens & Reptiles Ltd
Pet store
πŸ‘πŸ‘ I bought my beautiful tortoise's there. Hank & Horris. I go back for supplies. Its a hard life! Say Hank & Horris
4.80 (218 reviews)
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The Lamp Room
Seafood restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Lovely venue with beautiful menu. My partner & I had drinks and a meal which were simply divine. The vegetarian options for myself were incredible. The halloumi flatbread was perfectly presented and tasted even better. It took mild convincing from the server for us to order desert too. A wonderful c...
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4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Sharpley Golf
Golf course
πŸ‘πŸ‘ What a wonderful facility. Great design with interesting topography. A beautifully manicured, 18 hole golf course and practise range with a traditional design of clubhouse and plenty of parking. Very easy to get to as is situated only minutes off the A19. Well done to the owners and management team,...
4.60 (432 reviews)
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