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What travellers are saying
- Jan TSelby District, UK11 contributionsLots to do in the cathedral
Factor different costs for the tours available
Cafe worth visiting not badly priced
Shop inside with lots of giftsWritten June 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - andrea w7 contributionsTook the kids during the half term went to plotter forest kids loved it lots of fun activities for them to do had a great time despite the weather been wet, then had a walk round the deer park grounds good path route easy to take pushchair or wheelchair round without problems value for the money lots of parking available,
They are doing maintenance work at moment extending the grounds but dose not affect the visitWritten June 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nad4 contributionsAfter following the farm on Facebook since a few years, we decided that it’s time to see Hall Hill Farm with our own eyes. It was a great day out, the team is so friendly and welcoming, the farm is clean and all the animals can be seen up close, some can be fed and stroked. Plenty to do for young children but even for adults, feeding lambs and Highland Cows is enjoyable. Farmer Richard and his team made us feel very welcome. I have nothing negative to say and would definitely recommend a visit.Written May 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Becks_RHebden Bridge, UK212 contributionsThis place is a real find! Informative, interactive and a great way to get a real feel of how life would have been back in the day. Our group ranged from 11-47 and we all enjoyed it. The only negative I would say are the staff who were so miserable, unwelcoming and uninformative I’m not sure why they bother turning up for work. On scanning our tickets the lady at the desk had ample opportunity to tell us that the access to the HMS Trincomalee was only at specific times, that the cafe was closing soon and that the shop and whole place closed at 4pm. Instead we had to keep going back to ask questions and on leaving we’re met with disdain as she had to unlock the door for us to leave. We felt very embarrassed but having opted for the 3pm ticket slot we didn’t realise that there was only 1 hour to see it all! Our mistake for not checking closing time but disappointing to be treated like we were a nuisance when we just wanted to enjoy the visit which we had travelled 2 hours for!Written March 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- veronica lNorthumberland, UK95 contributionsWe spent a very enjoyable afternoon here. Lots of different 'rooms' with various and varied planting. Enjoyed comparing our vegetable gardens with the crops here. Found the original buildings of interest and sheltered from the showers in the second hand book shop before continuing our walk. A little uphill part at the beginning of the gardens , not too taxing . and then more or less, level walking. But we found the cafe less than excellent!Written June 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Steve BuckleyLondon, UK8,838 contributionsMy wife and myself are currently holidaying in County Durham staying at the lovely Walworth Castle (Review to follow) and today visited another one in Durham!
It is not difficult to find (ie opposite Durham Cathedral) but - as the Castle is now the home to 180 University of Durham (whom own the Castle) - can only be visited by going on one of the 4 daily organised Tours - tickets for which can be purchased (£4.50 for Seniors) at the nearby Booking Office.
The Tour itself was well presented by another Durham University Student but - with so many of her fellow students fortunate enough to reside there - I found the range of attractions rather limited (ie the Dungeon has now become a Social Club). Even so, it’s still worth visiting but don’t do so with raised expectations!Written May 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Rory EnrightHarrogate, UK72 contributionsWe visited today, two adults and a five year old. We were SO impressed! The ship was outstanding, as were the reconstructed shops and workshops. The Fighting Ships exhibit was really amazing, and utterly fascinating. I’d say the Fighting Ships exhibit might need a warning for younger visitors. Our little guy is quite brave but even he found it a bit frightening at points. The cafe was reasonably priced and did what we wanted it to do - a nice enough lunch! The Horrible Histories exhibit was AMAZING, especially the air cannons, as was the play park. The highlight of our little boy’s day was seeing the cannon being fired, and then later watching the pistol firing from the upper deck of the ship, which he and I went onboard twice! We spent 5 hours there, and only had to leave because we had to get home! We wholeheartedly recommend this museum, and thoroughly enjoyed it!Written May 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jeand1624Lichfield, UK245 contributionsA truly wonderful sculpture/statue of a WW1 Tommy. Looking into the face of this sculpture was quite emotional, it said so much and the artist clearly put his heart into it.
The Tommy was commissioned to commemorate the First World War centenary and is very awe inspiring. I was amazed to learn from a passerby that the townspeople raised over £100,000 so it could be kept in Seaham.
It's over 9ft tall, was created by local artist Ray Lonsdale and is entitled Eleven O One '1101'.
The whole area is one of memorial and truly stunning.Written July 3, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Pamela C2 contributionsThis is literally 10 minutes away from where I live...cannot believe I have never visited before...what a gem of a place....absolutely gorgeous, guides so friendly and helpful, deer park was beautiful to walk around, cafe was lovely and served the best coffee that I've had I ages...Thoroughly recommend 😀Written June 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fi19602015King's Lynn, UK49 contributionsthe castle was very interesting and the views were great from the castle wall with a lovely walk down to the riverbank where I saw a kingfisher for the very first time.Written May 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FyingKiwiChristchurch, New Zealand1,114 contributionsA short very scenic and peaceful walk down both sides of the River Wear. Walkers are able to not only get some spectacular views of the river, occasional wildlife, Castle and Cathedral, but also stop for coffee break at one of a number of excellent coffee houses at the Milburngate Bridge end.Written April 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neville S4 contributionsPoppy Tea Rooms a little gem with your own cabin to eat, drink and relax. Loverly Bacon and Egg bun. Also for WW2 history buffs the Heugh Battery MuseumWritten May 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bianca N7 contributionsA great place to stay. Atmospheric and everything we needed. Comfy bed, perfect choices for breakfast. Friendly staff.Written June 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Talia S1 contributionOverall a good experience but restaurant needs to be improved 40 mins for burnt food is really the best. Only thing letting this place downWritten January 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Gemma S29 contributionsSome great views of the beach and the marina. The slopes/steps down to the beach and marina are quite steep so people with poor mobility may struggle a little bit. There are toilets and cafe/ice cream parlour in the marina. There can be seaglass found on the beach if you look around and several statues for point of interest pictures.Written May 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
