DURHAM County Council has reopened a number of footpaths, picnic areas and a country park in time for Easter.

Hardwick County Park, near Sedgefield, Causey Arch and Eden Place picnic areas have been reopened, along with Greencroft and Low Newton nature reserves, Cocken Wood, Waldridge Fell and Cong Burn.

A limited number of other footpaths have also been re-opened, with restrictions.

Killhope lead mining museum and Binchester Roman fort will remain closed until further risk assessments.