Every week we work with Visit County Durham to discover what you can explore from your door. We collected the best walks, rides and attractions, as well as a selection of fantastic events that are happening over this weekend.
Walk: Battle of Neville’s Cross Walk
Walking down Toll House Road has taken you between the lines of the two armies: the
English on the crest of the low ridge about 150 metres to the south and the Scots to the
north. Enjoy a fascinating insight into the Battle of Neville’s cross on this route.
https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/battle-of-nevilles-cross-walk-route-p671681
Ride: Romaldkirk Cycle Ride
This 7-mile circular ride follows the Teesdale Railway Path and minor roads of Romaldkirk
Moor within the North Pennines National Landscape. https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-
to-do/romaldkirk-cycle-ride-p672791
Beauty Spot: Blackhall Rocks & Cross Gill Nature Reserve
This coastal site is important for both its geology and wildlife. The cliffs and coastal area
feature natural exposures of reef-limestone, set down 250 million years ago in the waters on
the ancient Zechstein Sea, glacial boulder clays and beds of gravel.
https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/blackhall-rocks-and-cross-gill-nature-reserve-
p1079601
Attraction: Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish is a living, working museum, set in 350 acres of beautiful Durham countryside.
Be immersed in this multi-award-winning museum as you try delicious, freshly-made bread
in the Edwardian Bakery, hop aboard a tram, have your hair done in a 1950s style and
discover what life was like on the Home Front during the Second World War.
https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/beamish-the-living-museum-of-the-north-p25731
What’s On:
Durham City Run Festival – 17 th - 19 th July 2025 – for more information, please visit:
https://durhamcityrunfestival.com/
Adventures in Wonderland: An Immersive Experience at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens –
19 th July - 17 th August 2025 – for more information, and to book, please visit:
https://www.raby.co.uk/events/adventures-in-wonderland-an-immersive-experience/
Kynren - An Epic Tale of England at 2025 – 19 th July - 13 th September 2025 – for more
information, and to book, please visit: https://kynren.com/
Summer Fun: Tales from the Rails at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North – 19 th July -
1 st September 2025 – for more information, please visit:
https://www.beamish.org.uk/events/tales-from-the-rails/
Redworth Hall's Wedding Showcase at Redworth Hall Hotel – 20 th July 2025 – for more
https://www.redworthhalldurham.co.uk/wedding-open-days/
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