County Durham Location Guide | Places & Attractions to Visit
Explore County Durham with our essential location guide. See which attractions you need to visit during your holiday.
Our parks in County Durham
There’s a reason film and TV studios pick County Durham as a filming location. See this stunning area of the UK for yourself with our comprehensive guide to its areas and attractions.
Heather View
- Step into a relaxing countryside location in County Durham
- Discover a brand new venue for 2026 with soft play, beer garden, outdoor areas, riverside views and a new menu
- Soak up the scenery with a hot tub lodge
- Enjoy a truly unique stay in the Signature Auckland Lodge
- The perfect spot for a couples escape or family holiday
- Great for walking, cycling and other outdoor adventures
- Plenty of family-friendly attractions nearby
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Kingfisher
- 12-month season
- Exclusive owners only park
- Sit back with some river fishing
- Brand new pitch development
Beaches
- Blackhall Rocks Beach
- Seaham Beach
- The Slope Beach
- Crimdon Dene Beach
The journey
- Heather View, Stanhope - 20 miles south west of Durham
- Kingfisher, Frosterley -16 miles south west of Durham
Petrol stations
- Weardale Motor Services
- Shell, Wolsingham
- JET, Bishop Auckland
Cash machines
- Stanhope Post Office
- Frosterley Post Office
- Barclays ATM, Wolsingham
Services
- Durham Services, A1
- Moto Scotch Corner, Richmond
- Moto Washington, Birtley
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