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We
always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as
all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible,
depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper. |
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Diggerland, Langley Park, Co. Durham, DH7 9TT |
The only place where children as young as 5 can ride and drive full size diggers! A fantastic opportunity to experience driving and ride real JCB diggers and lots more with over 18 rides to enjoy! |
Disabled visitors pay normal entry price but may bring in a helper/carer free | |||
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Buttercups Ceramic Studio
Hurworth Grange, Hurworth/Croft Road, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2BN, Tel 01325 722459 www.buttercups-pottery.com |
Children will love painting pottery for their own fun or more functional pottery in a relaxing, memory-making session. Fantastic fun for all ages and abilities! Birthday Parties. School groups. | Yes | |||
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The Ceramic Experience, 210
Northgate, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 1RB, Tel 01325 354878 www.paintandplay.co.uk |
Fun & friendly ceramic painting studio and cafe with a wide selection of pots. Walking distance of town centre. Parties. School groups. Children's soft play area & ball pool. Cafe. | Yes - telephone to check | |||
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Weardale Outdoor, Coves
House Estate, Wolsingham, Co. Durham, DL13 3BG Tel 01388 529439 www.weardaleoutdoor.co.uk |
Outdoor entertainment of a different kind! With 400 acres to play on, we can cater for parties of any size on a variety of events. Lasertag, offroad driving, etc. Birthday parties. Min age 12 years. | No | |||
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Locomotion, The National
Railway Museum at Shildon, Shildon, DL4 1PQ Tel 01388 777999 www.nrm.org.uk |
Locomotion, The National Railway Museum at Shildon, celebrates Shildon’s history as one of the world’s oldest railway towns. Interactive displays and over 60 vehicles to see, bringing to life over 200 years of railway history. | Yes | |||
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Killhope: The North
of England Lead-Mining Museum, Cowshill, Upper Weardale, (A689), DL13
1AR Tel 01388 537505 www.killhope.org.uk |
Killhope is a fully restored 19th century lead mine, where you experience the life and work of the local lead mining families. Huge working waterwheel. Plodge underground! Woodland walks. Cafe, shop. School visits. | Yes in parts: call to check. | |||
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The Bowes
Museum, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, DL12 8NP |
A great day out for all the family!
With its entertaining & creative workshops, friendly interactive
galleries & an outdoor Story Garden, The Bowes Museum is first choice
for family fun. Parkland, gardens. Cafe, shop. |
Fully accessible | |||
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Beamish Wild, Birds of
Prey Centre, Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Beamish, Stanley, DH9
0YB Tel: 01207 233733 www.beamishwild.co.uk/birds |
Our resident birds include
magnificent Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, African White Backed Vultures
and Snowy Owls. Interact with our baby owls. Also hawks, falcons. Daily
flight presentations and displays. School visits. Shop
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Beamish Wild, Ropes
Activity Centre, Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Beamish, Stanley,
DH9 0YB Tel: 01207 233733 www.beamishwild.co.uk/ropes |
The North East's new highwire adventure course. Experience the ultimate adrenaline rush in the treetops, climb through tunnel nets, jump the ‘leap of faith’ and freefall on our 65ft power-fan. School visits, Shop. | No | |||
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WWT Washington
Wetland Centre, Pattinson, Washington, Tyne and
Wear, NE38 8LE. Tel 0191 416 5454 www.wwt.org.uk |
Explore a diverse mix of wetland, woodland and wildlife reserve at one of the North East's biggest conservation success stories. Adventure play area, hand-feed birds. Cafe, picnic areas, gift/book shop. | Yes | |||
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Hall Hill Farm,
Lanchester, Durham DH7 0TA Tel 01388 731333 www.hallhillfarm.co.uk |
Lots of friendly animals to meet, including lambs to bottle-feed, fluffy chicks, inquisitive goats, the magnificent Highland Cattle, rabbits & guinea pigs. Donkey, tractor and trailer rides, swings & slides. Tea & gift shops. Birthday parties, school visits. | Yes | |||
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Down at the Farm, Stoneygate,
Houghton Le Spring, Durham
DH5 8JG Tel 0191 5841873 www.downatthefarm.co.uk |
The North's most Interactive Children's Animal Farm Experience for the Whole Family. Many of our animals are rare breeds, with a lovable nature! Lots of animal shows including bugz and reptiles, pig washing. Birthday Parties. Zip slide & canon train | Yes | |||
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Adventure
Valley, Brasside, Durham DH1 5SG Tel 0191 386 8291 www.adventurevalley.co.uk |
Fun. Laughter. Excitement. Adventure Valley is now open. Throughout 6 Play Zones, discover action packed family adventure, indoor play and animal fun. Awesome! School & group visits, birthday parties. | Partially suitable for wheelchairs | |||
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Nature's
World,
Ladgate Lane, Acklam Middlesbrough, TS5 7YN Tel 01642 594895 www.naturesworld.org.uk |
We offer more than a visit to the uk's pioneering eco-experience, we plan to give you information, education, ideas and an inspiration for looking after the environment. Full details on website. Cafe, shop, school visits. | Yes | |||
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Consett -
Sunderland Railway Path, |
A path using former railway line. It is a 20 mile traffic-free path for cyclists, pedestrians. |
Partial access |
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Otter Trust’s
North Pennines Reserve,
Vale House Farm, Bowes, Barnard Castle |
Important Reserve for birds, Waders and Curlew, Oystercatchers, Redshank, Lapwing, Snipe, and many more. Otters are regularly seen along the river Greta. With breeding enclosures for British Otters. |
Yes
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