TO mark the end of British Summer Time, the clocks go back every October.

This also means that we get an extra hour in the day when the clocks change.

Many people will be using the extra hour for a lie in, but others might want to use their extra hour to do something more productive; luckily, there are plenty of things to do in County Durham in an hour or less.

Here is everything you need to know about the clocks going back- including some creative ways to spend your extra hour in the region:

When do the clocks go back?

On Sunday 25th October at 2am, the clocks will go back an hour.

This means that it will go back to 1am while many of us are likely to be sleeping.

Clocks on the majority of phones and laptops will reset themselves- but don’t forget to manually adjust any clocks and watches or you might find yourself running late for any appointments.

How to spend your extra hour in County Durham

Read a good book

When was the last time you sat down with a good book and simply got lost in the story?

Sunday is the perfect time to rediscover your love of reading without the excuse of not having enough time as you have a whole extra hour.

Best of all, there are plenty of local authors to consider when perusing the book shelves.

John Dean is just one author to keep in mind If you enjoy crime novels.

The Darlington-born author has written some best-sellers including the DCI Blizzard murder mystery series.

Do some online shopping

We might only be in October- but it’s never too early to get your Christmas shopping list started.

You could use your extra hour off doing some online shopping and gift inspiration- failing that, you could always treat yourself to an item or two.

However, have you also considered shopping locally and supporting smaller business with your shopping ventures?

Speaking of Christmas, one small Durham business called Artyapple is selling Christmas-themed face masks for £5 each (plus postage).

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These face mask are handmade and have three cotton layers and elastic ear loops.

You can view the facemasks on Artyapple’s Etsy page.

Carve a pumpkin

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to carve some pumpkins with the kids and start decorating you house.

While you could buy one from your local supermarket, another fun idea is to head down to your local pumpkin patch and choose your own pumpkin.

East Grange farm in Durham is just one place in the region where you can pick your own pumpkin.

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They are open from 9am-3pm every day until October 31st and entry tickets are free.

Go for a walk

While it might seem like a mundane way to spend your extra hour on Sunday, walking gives you a chance to explore some of the region’s beauty spots.

The Durham Heritage Coast Walk is just one quick walk that can be completed in under an hour.

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This picturesque walk takes you across Crimdon Beach and over the railway.

After passing through a woodland are, you then carry on past Tweddle Children’s Animal Farm.

You can find the full walking route on the This Is Durham website.

Try an escape room

Looking for a fast-paced way to spend your extra sixty minutes?

At an escape room, you have an hour to solve puzzles and escape from a locked room.

Escape Rooms Durham is just one top-rated venue in the region and they have three themed rooms to choose from.

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Prices range from £50-£66 per room and you can book your escape room online.

How do you plan on spending your extra hour this weekend? Let us know in the comments.