Whats there to do around durham.
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The title is very vague, sorry. Has anyone got any ideas or info on things to do.
We have booked a cottage just south of Durham (coxhoe- looks like a dump?)there are 8 of us in total 4 young married couples. The lads are into sport (footy,cycling, running and gym)and the girls are not. We are there for 1 week in April including a weekend.
I am aware that we may need to travel to get to some places.
Any pointers/help would be much appreciated.
We have booked a cottage just south of Durham (coxhoe- looks like a dump?)there are 8 of us in total 4 young married couples. The lads are into sport (footy,cycling, running and gym)and the girls are not. We are there for 1 week in April including a weekend.
I am aware that we may need to travel to get to some places.
Any pointers/help would be much appreciated.
Just a small step south of Durham : http://www.croftcircuit.co.uk/fixture_list.html
Not too far away is the National Railway Museum at Shildon where, if you're there between 15-23rd February, you will get to see 6 A4 class locomotives. I'm hoping to get there on the 23rd when I'm next up north.
http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/mallard-gr...
Ahh, just re-read that your visit is in April, so scrap above.
Newcastle is a good day out; shopping for the ladies. Lots of museums/art galleries, pubs etc. A quick hop on the Metro and you're down at the coast in no time.
Lots of great driving roads in the region, whether car or bike.
Further afield there's the Northumberland coast to the north, lots of castles, lovely beaches, trips to the Farne Islands (if good weather) and/or Holy Island.
Southwards and you're into the Yorkshire Dales territory. Again, great roads and beautiful scenery for driving/walking.
Lots of clubs in the north if you want to watch the footy.
It really depends on what kind of things you all like, you didn't really give any ideas about the girls and the stuff for you boys sounded very much sport based. Do you like the great outdoors or are you more at home in the city?
http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/mallard-gr...
Ahh, just re-read that your visit is in April, so scrap above.
Newcastle is a good day out; shopping for the ladies. Lots of museums/art galleries, pubs etc. A quick hop on the Metro and you're down at the coast in no time.
Lots of great driving roads in the region, whether car or bike.
Further afield there's the Northumberland coast to the north, lots of castles, lovely beaches, trips to the Farne Islands (if good weather) and/or Holy Island.
Southwards and you're into the Yorkshire Dales territory. Again, great roads and beautiful scenery for driving/walking.
Lots of clubs in the north if you want to watch the footy.
It really depends on what kind of things you all like, you didn't really give any ideas about the girls and the stuff for you boys sounded very much sport based. Do you like the great outdoors or are you more at home in the city?
Take the lads cycling round Hamsterly Forest (can hire) during the day. Then take the girls out for bite to eat in Durham (Fat Budda), followed by a few drinks in Ebony.
Slayley Hall is good for quad biking/Segway/shooting. If the girls don't want to get muddy, they could book the spa while the lads of out and play.
Slayley Hall is good for quad biking/Segway/shooting. If the girls don't want to get muddy, they could book the spa while the lads of out and play.
Planet Claire said:
Not too far away is the National Railway Museum at Shildon where, if you're there between 15-23rd February, you will get to see 6 A4 class locomotives. I'm hoping to get there on the 23rd when I'm next up north.
http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/mallard-gr...
Ahh, just re-read that your visit is in April, so scrap above.
Newcastle is a good day out; shopping for the ladies. Lots of museums/art galleries, pubs etc. A quick hop on the Metro and you're down at the coast in no time.
Lots of great driving roads in the region, whether car or bike.
Further afield there's the Northumberland coast to the north, lots of castles, lovely beaches, trips to the Farne Islands (if good weather) and/or Holy Island.
Southwards and you're into the Yorkshire Dales territory. Again, great roads and beautiful scenery for driving/walking.
Lots of clubs in the north if you want to watch the footy.
It really depends on what kind of things you all like, you didn't really give any ideas about the girls and the stuff for you boys sounded very much sport based. Do you like the great outdoors or are you more at home in the city?
Thanks for the great reply, bit of outdoors will be nice, will probs go on a bike ride (hiring the bikes). http://www.nrm.org.uk/PlanaVisit/Events/mallard-gr...
Ahh, just re-read that your visit is in April, so scrap above.
Newcastle is a good day out; shopping for the ladies. Lots of museums/art galleries, pubs etc. A quick hop on the Metro and you're down at the coast in no time.
Lots of great driving roads in the region, whether car or bike.
Further afield there's the Northumberland coast to the north, lots of castles, lovely beaches, trips to the Farne Islands (if good weather) and/or Holy Island.
Southwards and you're into the Yorkshire Dales territory. Again, great roads and beautiful scenery for driving/walking.
Lots of clubs in the north if you want to watch the footy.
It really depends on what kind of things you all like, you didn't really give any ideas about the girls and the stuff for you boys sounded very much sport based. Do you like the great outdoors or are you more at home in the city?
Hemingway said:
Take the lads cycling round Hamsterly Forest (can hire) during the day. Then take the girls out for bite to eat in Durham (Fat Budda), followed by a few drinks in Ebony.
Slayley Hall is good for quad biking/Segway/shooting. If the girls don't want to get muddy, they could book the spa while the lads of out and play.
Thanks alot was looking for a cycling route! I will investigate slayley hall sounds like the perfect day out though!Slayley Hall is good for quad biking/Segway/shooting. If the girls don't want to get muddy, they could book the spa while the lads of out and play.
A bit more of a trek, but Kielder Water might be of interest. http://www.visitkielder.com/ They have various activities, a falconry, eating places etc.
joshcowin said:
Hemingway said:
Take the lads cycling round Hamsterly Forest (can hire) during the day. Then take the girls out for bite to eat in Durham (Fat Budda), followed by a few drinks in Ebony.
Slayley Hall is good for quad biking/Segway/shooting. If the girls don't want to get muddy, they could book the spa while the lads of out and play.
Thanks alot was looking for a cycling route! I will investigate slayley hall sounds like the perfect day out though!Slayley Hall is good for quad biking/Segway/shooting. If the girls don't want to get muddy, they could book the spa while the lads of out and play.
One thing to be aware of though is that Durham can get very fighty on a weekend. My wife was at Uni there and we went back recently for a reunion. It was a real eye opener just how rough it is now and it was rough back then through the eyes of a student - the locals really don't like students.
ashway said:
joshcowin said:
(coxhoe- looks like a dump?)
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Another vote for Hamsterley - the 'red' cross country route is excellent and will take you a couple of hours.
Durham is lovely for walking around and is very compact. The Cathedral is a must visit in my opinion.
Binchester Roman fort is worth a visit if the weather is nice. About 30 minutes from Durham.
Trip to the highest pub in Britain? Tan Hill Inn. They occassionally have sheep inside...and they like crisps.
High Force waterfall.
Day trip to Holy Island (check tides).
Newcastle for the day?
Loads to do to be honest!
Durham is lovely for walking around and is very compact. The Cathedral is a must visit in my opinion.
Binchester Roman fort is worth a visit if the weather is nice. About 30 minutes from Durham.
Trip to the highest pub in Britain? Tan Hill Inn. They occassionally have sheep inside...and they like crisps.
High Force waterfall.
Day trip to Holy Island (check tides).
Newcastle for the day?
Loads to do to be honest!
nammynake said:
Another vote for Hamsterley - the 'red' cross country route is excellent and will take you a couple of hours.
Durham is lovely for walking around and is very compact. The Cathedral is a must visit in my opinion.
Binchester Roman fort is worth a visit if the weather is nice. About 30 minutes from Durham.
Trip to the highest pub in Britain? Tan Hill Inn. They occassionally have sheep inside...and they like crisps.
High Force waterfall.
Day trip to Holy Island (check tides).
Newcastle for the day?
Loads to do to be honest!
Thanks, had heard about Holy Island looks like something we would all find enjoyable.Durham is lovely for walking around and is very compact. The Cathedral is a must visit in my opinion.
Binchester Roman fort is worth a visit if the weather is nice. About 30 minutes from Durham.
Trip to the highest pub in Britain? Tan Hill Inn. They occassionally have sheep inside...and they like crisps.
High Force waterfall.
Day trip to Holy Island (check tides).
Newcastle for the day?
Loads to do to be honest!
We will also probs got to both Durham and Newcastle for a day as there seems to be alot to do in both cities.
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