If you’re passionate about plants you’ll find unusual hybrids at Eggleston Hall Gardens in Upper Teesdale and the National Collection of Sorbus, Section Aria and Micromeles at Houghhall Gardens. While Whitworth Hall Country Park is home to Britain’s most northerly vineyard and Bonnie Bobby Shafto!
In Durham plants people can delve into the tropical collections in the University Botanic Garden or the themed borders at Crook Hall.
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A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.
Edmundbyers
Picnic park in sheltered riverside setting with woodland walks, children's play park and shop. Magnificent views of the Derwent Valley only minutes from the North Pennines.
Allensford
Former landscape garden designed by James Paine in 18thC. Contains the remains of several follies and the serpentine lake. Visitor centre with cafe due to open 2009.
Sedgefield
A 10.5 mile former railway which is now available to pedestrians, cycles, horses and dogs. It winds up the valley from Swalwell to Consett.
Shotley Bridge
Historic parkland with resident deer, ornamental lake, Victorian walled garden, Britain's most northerly vineyard, children's playground and Grade II listed building.
Spennymoor