Things to Do in Hetton-le-Hole

Sports Facilities

Houghton Sports & Wellness Centre

This well-equipped leisure facility on Station Road caters for all ages with activities from football pitches to skating rinks, plus accessible amenities and on-site parking for easy family visits.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

Karting North East

Experience high-speed thrills on one of Britain's biggest go-kart tracks, plus tackle exciting 4x4 off-road driving challenges at this action-packed Sunderland motorsport venue.

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Hole In Wand Dalton Park

A fully accessible family-friendly attraction at Dalton Park offering wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, with baby changing facilities and special assistance available for visitors needing support.

Cinema & Theatre

Cineworld Dalton Park

Catch the latest blockbusters and family-friendly screenings at this modern multiplex cinema, complete with snacks, accessible facilities and convenient on-site parking at Dalton Park.

Farm Parks

Down at the Farm

Meet farm animals from Britain and beyond at this welcoming Houghton-le-Spring attraction, where families can discover countryside life with wheelchair access, picnic areas and dining options.

Castles & Palaces

Durham Castle

Step into a millennium of medieval heritage at this working university college where children under 16 explore free. Family-friendly facilities include picnic areas and full accessibility.

Landmarks & Monuments

Durham Cathedral

This magnificent Norman cathedral welcomes families with accessible facilities including baby changing areas and wheelchair-friendly access, plus you can enjoy your own picnic on the historic grounds.

Farm Parks

East Grange Farm

A welcoming children's farm offering hands-on animal encounters with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs, plus baby facilities, on-site refreshments and picnic-friendly grounds.

Indoor Soft Play

South Durham Gymnastics

An active play venue where little ones can bounce, climb and tumble in a safe environment, with baby-changing facilities and pushchair access throughout for families with young children.

Parks & Play Areas

Adventure Valley

This Durham farm-based attraction combines outdoor adventure zones with indoor play spaces and friendly farmyard animals, keeping energetic youngsters entertained for hours. Fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.

Indoor Soft Play

Fun Shack Seaham

Located on Seaham Grange Industrial Estate, this indoor play venue offers a family-friendly space with accessible facilities, onsite parking, and a restaurant serving meals and snacks.

Pottery & Ceramic Painting

Rosebud Ceramics

Paint your own pottery masterpiece at this wheelchair-accessible ceramics studio, where snacks and refreshments keep creativity flowing in a welcoming family-friendly setting.

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

TopGear Karting

Race through an electrifying indoor karting circuit featuring dramatic lighting effects and a pumping disco soundtrack, perfect for young drivers aged 9 and up seeking thrills in Durham.

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Infinite Air Trampoline Park

Let active kids burn off energy across a vast indoor bouncing arena at Durham's New Ferens Park, where snacks keep everyone fueled for action-packed trampoline fun.

Parks & Play Areas

Herrington Country Park

This spacious Penshaw park delights families with scenic walking and cycling routes, striking outdoor art installations and regular events, plus pushchair-friendly paths and a warm welcome for dogs.

Horse Riding

Penshaw Equestrian Centre

Located at Penshaw Hill Farm, this village equestrian centre offers riding activities alongside refreshments from its onsite restaurant. Note that facilities are limited, with no toilets or wheelchair access available.

Indoor Soft Play

Tiny Town Play

Sports Facilities

Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope

This family-friendly sports hub offers skiing and snowboarding on real slopes, plus football pitches and fishing lakes, with full facilities including wheelchair access and picnic areas.

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Silksworth Community Pool, Tennis & Wellness Centre

This modern leisure facility offers swimming, tennis courts and various indoor sports activities for all the family, complete with onsite parking, wheelchair access and a restaurant.