Things to Do in Peterlee

⭐ 4.6 1.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Horden Welfare Park

This community green space offers outdoor play areas and onsite dining, though visitors should note limited facilities and accessibility. A local park best suited for quick visits rather than day-long family outings.

⭐ 4.5 3.9 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.6 3.9 mi away

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.

⭐ 3.8 3.9 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Blackhall Rocks on Durham Coast

Discover dramatic clifftop scenery and rocky shoreline along this striking stretch of Durham's heritage coast, with convenient parking but limited facilities making it best suited for able-bodied adventurers.

⭐ 3.8 3.9 mi away

Farm Parks

Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

Meet farmyard friends and enjoy year-round entertainment at this welcoming Hartlepool attraction, featuring both covered and open-air spaces for families with pushchairs to explore together.

⭐ 5.0 4.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Dragonflies Durham

Creative workshops combining hands-on crafts and sensory activities designed to spark imagination and learning in young children, with an on-site café for refreshments.

⭐ 3.9 6 mi away

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.

⭐ 5.0 6.3 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.7 6.7 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.7 6.7 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.5 7.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Summerhill

A visitor centre and outdoor space on Summerhill Lane offering play areas for children, though facilities are limited with no toilets or baby changing available and picnics not permitted.

⭐ 4.8 7.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

HMS Trincomalee 1817

Step aboard Britain's oldest floating warship at Jackson Dock and explore authentic naval history from 1817. This wheelchair-accessible maritime museum offers an onsite restaurant and welcomes picnics.

⭐ 4.3 7.5 mi away

Cinema & Theatre

Vue Hartlepool

Catch the latest blockbusters and family favourites at this modern marina cinema, complete with wheelchair access, onsite parking and tasty snacks to enjoy during the show.

⭐ 4.5 7.6 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.6 7.7 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 7.7 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 7.8 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 7.8 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 7.8 mi away

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.

⭐ 5.0 8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Make Believe

This family-run Hartlepool venue lets children up to 8 years old explore imaginative role-play adventures across two dedicated play zones, complete with an onsite restaurant and full accessibility.

⭐ 4.2 8.1 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 8.4 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 8.8 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.2 8.8 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 8.8 mi away

Trampoline & Bounce Parks

Jump 360 Hartlepool

Experience high-energy trampoline action and inflatable challenges suitable for all ages from toddlers upwards at this family-friendly venue with baby changing facilities and pushchair access.

⭐ 4.5 8.9 mi away

Sailing & Kayaking

Wear Canoes

Paddle along the river with your family at this beginner-friendly canoeing spot just outside Durham, welcoming children aged six and up for fun on the water whatever their skill level.

⭐ 4.7 9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hardwick Park

Enjoy classic outdoor games in beautiful meadowland while the kids run free at this accessible park offering refreshments, picnic spots, and a warm welcome to dogs and pushchairs alike.

🎟️Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Durham Treasure Trail ⭐ 4.9 9.1 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Durham Treasure Trail

Follow cryptic clues around Durham's historic centre on this interactive family quest that reveals hidden gems and fascinating local secrets as you explore together.

⭐ 4.4 9.1 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Prince Bishop River Cruiser

Embark on a scenic river journey from Durham's historic Elvet Bridge, with onboard dining available as you cruise along the waterway and admire the city's stunning riverside views.

⭐ 4.6 9.2 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Durham Botanic Garden

Explore exotic flora from rainforests to deserts plus fascinating creepy-crawlies including tarantulas at this international plant collection. Family facilities include restaurant, picnic areas and parking.

⭐ 4.6 9.3 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Crook Hall & Gardens

Step into this enchanting Durham retreat where little ones can explore a meadow maze while families wander through four distinct gardens, including a hidden walled sanctuary surrounded by centuries of history.

⭐ 4.7 9.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Oriental Museum

Discover fascinating artefacts from across Asia at Durham's specialist collection, featuring accessible facilities and onsite parking—perfect for families exploring Eastern cultures together.

⭐ 4.7 9.5 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.5 9.9 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.5 10 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Discover tropical plants flourishing beneath Victorian glass alongside fascinating local heritage displays, including an unrivalled pottery collection celebrating Sunderland's industrial past.

⭐ 4.5 10 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Laser Quest Sunderland

Battle it out in this action-packed laser tag arena on John Street, where teams navigate multi-level zones for an adrenaline-fueled gaming experience perfect for older children and teens.