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.

Northern England
Retreat
Heather View
- Close to the Durham Dales
- Restaurant & Bar
- Walking, cycling and horse routes
- Caravan and lodge accommodation
- Range of holiday homes for sale

Northern England
Exclusive
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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