Whether you’re craving a fruity sorbet or an indulgent ice cream in County Durham, there are a number of places to choose from offering many varieties of the sweet treat.

Maybe one scoop of bubblegum in a tub is your go-to or a classic vanilla flavour in a waffle cone is the only thing you’re after.

To help you find a place near you offering some of the best ice creams in the area, we have chosen a selection of places you can visit according to their Google reviews – each rating has a minimum of 4.0 stars.

Some of the best places for ice cream in County Durham

Lickety Split Creamery

Location: 13 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Rating: 4.4

One person wrote this review: “Was pleasantly surprised by this place. We dropped in while passing by and were very pleased that we did! Some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted. Would definitely go back!”

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Sweet Rose Ice Cream Parlour

Location: 8 Durham Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6SH

Rating: 4.9

This visitor said: “Delicious ice creams and sweet treats. Excellent service from friendly staff. Great for old and young. Even the coffee comes with a cute mini cone.”

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Chilled OUT Gelato

Location: Featherbed Court, Seaham, SR7 7XR

Rating: 4.6

A happy customer posted: “Been in for the third time yesterday. It's always lovely in there. Great flavours and plenty of options to choose from. The staff have been nice every visit too. We'll definitely keep coming back.”

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Archers Ice Cream

Location: New Moor Farm, Walworth Road, DL2 2UD

Rating: 4.6

Another user said: “Lovely staff and setting. Looking forward to going back in the Summer to try some more of their very tasty ice cream selection. No photos, too tasty to stop and take pictures.”

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Creams of Seaham

Location: 3 North Terrace, Seaham, SR7 7EU

Rating: 4.4

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This review said: “Lovely little ice cream parlour.

“Don't know what brand the ice creams are and was too shy to ask but it was delicious.

“They also sell doggy-friendly ice creams and treats and dogs are allowed in the shop too!

“There is a whole wall of candies too to choose from.

“My 3-year-old was proper happy.

“Kid-friendliness: The place also do kid parties.”