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: The Durham City Seven Hills Trail
This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the city, while offering
encounters with the city’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a
famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian park, the nationally important
Miners’ Parliament building, university colleges and, most wonderful of all, superb changing
views of the World Heritage Site of Durham’s Cathedral and Castle.
https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/the-durham-city-seven-hills-trail-p1106521
Ride: Middleton Cycle Route
This 6 mile cycle route takes you along minor lanes from Middleton into the Hudeshope
Valley, a hidden gem of Teesdale. There are good pubs and facilities in Middleton in
Teesdale. https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/middleton-cycle-route-p669841
Beauty Spot: Nose’s Point Nature Reserve
Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology.
There is much to explore and discover here with easy-to-follow paths, stunning scenery,
poetry, artwork and plenty more besides to enjoy, intrigue and inspire you.
https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/noses-point-local-nature-reserve-walk-p674711
Attraction/Picnic Spot: Hardwick Park
This VisitEngland accredited attraction is an 18th Century parkland featuring beautiful views,
rich heritage, archaeological remains and ecological diversity - a remarkable place to visit.
The park is open daily with events held throughout the year. Come and see the swans, walk
your dog, have a picnic, visit our children's play area or relax with a coffee.
https://www.thisisdurham.com/things-to-do/hardwick-park-p26121
What’s On:
Summer Lates at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens – 9th & 16th August 2025 – for more
information, and to book, please visit: https://www.raby.co.uk/events/summer-late/
Rock Choir at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens – 10th August 2025 – for more
information, and to book, please visit: https://ushaw.org/whatson/rockchoir/
Hardwick Holiday Club 2025 at Hardwick Park – 11th -15th August 2025 – for more information,
and to book, please visit: https://www.durham.gov.uk/HardwickEvents
Nature Crafts: Summer of Play at Crook Hall Gardens – 12th , 19th , 26th August 2025 – for
more information, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/crook-hall-
gardens/events/f34b38c5-bab3-4727-98f3-e1b19967f0be
Nature Walk with Ranger Jason on the Durham Coastline – 12th & 27th August 2025 – for
more information, please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/durham-
coast/events/96e1efc1-e889-44d0-a58a-a2a8b89db98d
Ushaw catering supervisor crowned Durham Tourism Superstar 2026
Young People to be Celebrated at Durham Area Youth Awards & Celebration Evening
Meet The Birdmen of Kynren
Young West Rainton musicians hit the high notes for official opening of primary school’s new steel band practice room
Miss Rory to appear as Captain Hook in Sunderland
