Laid Back Living

Durham and Tees Valley - the perfect place to enjoy the Great Outdoors.

Spend your short break at one with nature fishing in Derwent Reservoir or Scaling Dam. Or get up close and personal with the Deers in Auckland Castles parkland. If birds are your thing then Saltburn Valley Woodland Centre offers a tranquil viewing station set in the picturesque Italian Gardens.

Walk one of the many coastal and countryside paths with back drops of dramatic cliffs, historical buildings and breath taking views. Durham's Heritage Coast and the Cleveland Way offer walks for all levels of ability and age.

With an abundance of country parks and gardens Durham and Tees Valley offers ample places for picnics, energising strolls and the chance to see nature first hand.

With two impressive rivers, water based activities are plentiful choose from tranquil river cruisers, rowing boat trips, or simply feed the ducks from the safety of the river banks.

Click on the itinerary tab to the left for a taste of 'laid back' in Durham and Tees Valley. And if that whets your appetite you even can build your own, with our handy itinerary planner.