Leisure and culture

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Activities for older people

Apart from the parks and open spaces there is a wide range of activities, which are popular with older people.

Arts and entertainment

Information on cinemas, theatres, music, local attractions and a lot more besides.

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Leisureworks

Hey you! Join with us, sign up, dive in, get in on the act, jump the hurdles, dance to the beat, race with the best, be part of it, take the challenge, sing from the same songsheet, believe and achieve with Leisureworks, Derwentside's new Trust For Sport & the Arts.

Local history and heritage

Details of historical buildings, monuments, and sites.

Museums and galleries

Museums and galleries around the locality. Where applicable the related pages may show information about loans, bequests and donations to the museums and galleries.

Parks and open spaces

The Council is responsible for many parks and open spaces around the district, all varying in size and standard of facilities available at each location.

Sports, clubs and centres

Sports facilities, clubs and information.

Tourism and travel

Information on where to stay and places to visit.

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