Book : Chester-le-Street,
Peterlee, Seaham, Stanley, Crook, Consett (Streetmaster Street
Maps).
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Durham Cathedral and Castle - Here you can visit the Tomb of
St. Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. The Castle is now part of
the University College but tours take place throughout the day.
With the Cathedral, it is still very much an icon of the City
and County of Durham. University College, Durham Castle, Palace
Green, Durham, DH1 3RW. Tel: 0191 334 4099. www.durhamcastle.org.
About 10 miles west of Peterlee.
Crook Hall & Gardens,
Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham, Uk, DH1 5SZ Tel: 0191 384 8028.
A Medieval Manor House surrounded by romantic gardens. All within
walking distance of Durham City Centre. Described by Alan Titchmarsh
as "a tapestry of colourful blooms". www.crookhallgardens.co.uk.
About 10 miles west of Peterlee.
Hartlepool Historic Quay & Museum, Jackson Dock, Maritime
Avenue, Hartlepool Tel: 01429 860006. The internationally renowned
Historic Quay and award-winning Museum opened in 1995. The Quay
depicts an 18th Century seaport from the time of Nelson and Trafalgar.
Home of the HMS Trincomalee, the second oldest British warship
afloat – available for guided tours. Northumbria's Visitor
Attraction of the Year (awarded twice in the last three years)
and listed by Which? Guide as one of the top six historical attractions
in the UK. About 8 miles southeast of Peterlee.
Sedgefield Racecourse,
Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2HW Tel: 01740 621925 Hosting 20 Jump race
meetings and spanning 11 months of the year, Sedgefield Racecourse
is one of Britain’s most popular racecourses. About 10 miles
southwest of Peterlee.
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