Durham Coast

Sunrise over Fox Holes near Easington Colliery, County Durham

Important notice -

In line with government guidance, our countryside space is open for local visitors to access for walks. We ask all visitors to follow guidance on social distancing to keep everyone safe.

County Durham's coastline has emerged from a polluted industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

More about this place

A family enjoying the outdoors in autumn or winter

Visiting information for this winter 

In England and Northern Ireland, our gardens, parks and countryside remain open for local people to exercise. Shops, houses and other indoor areas are closed, and cafés are takeaway only. The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors from the nearby community remains our priority and we urge you to book your visits in advance and stay local. All places in Wales are currently closed. Please check the property webpage before you travel.

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Durham Coast

Wildlife

Bright purple pink flowers of the Bloody Cransebill

Discover our wildlife 

From birds and wild flowers to rare butterflies, there's lots of wildlife to discover on your visit to the Durham Coast.

Wildflowers add colour to grassland overlooking Beacon Hill and the sea

Nature is a winner on the Durham Coast  

A wildflower meadow restoration project gets the green light thanks to support from players of People's Postcode Lottery

A basking Durham argus butterfly at Durham Coast

Durham Argus butterfly project 

Making home improvements for a very special resident. Our story features a little yellow flower, arson and inspiration found in a bin.

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Durham Coast

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Rangers and volunteers holding litter pickers and bin bags cleaning a beach
Durham Coast   County Durham

We need your support

Our natural world and places of historic beauty are at serious risk. Give today and together, we can help nature recover, bring people closer to it, and ensure our shared history continues to inspire us all. Thank you for your continued support.

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