Welcome to Sunderland Climbing Centre – the premier indoor bouldering and climbing venue in the North East. The centre includes an extensive, multi-angled bouldering wall, a dedicated roped climbing area with a unique rock buttress and a dedicated kids climbing zone. Whether you are a novice or already experienced the centre provides inspiring indoor climbing [...]

Hamsterley Forest is a delightful 2000 hectare oasis, sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley. Visitors to Hamsterley have no shortage of options when it comes to forest adventure or a tranquil getaway from the hustles of modern living. Go on, explore! Hamsterley Forest is a popular destination within County Durham attracting around 180,000 visitors [...]

A Day at Diggerland – The Ultimate Adventure Park Experience! Diggerland is the UK’s most unique attraction where children and adults have the chance to ride and drive REAL full size construction machinery, under the guidance of our trained staff – No driving licence required! With 4 sites across the UK located in Kent, Devon, [...]

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 wildlife. Finish your trip with a visit to the cafe and a wander around the gift shop. We say “so much to see so much to do”, so this is [...]

Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of life in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times. Beamish stands in 300 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside. Within our site you will find Pockerley Old Hall, The Town, Rowley Station, The Fairground, Home Farm and The Pit Village. [...]

This stunning museum offers exhibitions, family activities, fine dining & shopping, guaranteeing a wonderful day out. The Bowes Museum contains the greatest collections of European Fine and Decorative Arts in the North of England. It is a great day out for all of the family. New! Take a look at the new Fashion & Textile [...]