AttractionsAlston

Killhope winner of the Guardian's Family Friendly Award 2004 is a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction,' where you can discover the lives of Lead Mining families. As part of this discovery come and see 'Magnificent Minerals' a temporary exhibition extended for 2005. This eye‐catching display of…
Distance: 7.5 miles away

For those who want an introduction to Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria, or an overview of its history and appearance at one single site, Birdoswald is the place to visit.Not only can a Roman fort, turret and milecastle all be seen here: but also, to the east, the longest…
Distance: 13.9 miles away

High Horse founded 1760, one of only four chapels listed in Jenkins Englands Thousand Best Churches, is the world's oldest Methodist chapel still in continuous weekly use. Wesley preached here and the adjoinging small folk museum includes a Wesley room, 1870 Cottage room, local history and mineral…
Distance: 10.9 miles away

The South Tynedale Railway operates narrow gauge passenger trains along a 2 mile line along the scenic South Tyne valley between Alston, in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh, in Northumberland. It was the lure of lead that originally brought the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway to Alston Moor. Before…
Distance: 0.6 miles away

Allendale Golf Club ‐ golf course in Hexham, Northumberland. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01434 683926 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Allendale Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 9.4 miles away

Alston Moor Golf Club ‐ golf course in Alston, Cumbria. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01434 381675 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Alston Moor Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 1.7 miles away

Brampton Golf Club ‐ golf course in Brampton, Cumbria. Contact the golf course on telephone number 016977 2255 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Brampton Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

Follow the tiles around Killhope's woodland walk. Created by members of the public and local school children as part of the National Big Draw, this display of tiles, brings an extra dimension to the woodland walkKillhope, winner of the Guardians Family Friendly Award 2004 is an accredited…
Distance: 7.5 miles away

Haltwhistle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Brampton, Cumbria. Contact the golf course on telephone number 016977 47367 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Haltwhistle Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 13 miles away

Swimming pool at Haltwhistle Swimming & Leisure Centre in Haltwhistle, Northumberland. Contact venue on 01434 320727 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 11.3 miles away

Swimming pool at Lazonby & District Swimming Pool in Penrith, Cumbria. Contact venue on 01768 898346 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 10.8 miles away

Brougham Castle was built by Robert de Vieuxpont in 1214 on the site of a Roman fort. The great tower largely survives, though later buildings were destroyed by fire in 1521. The keep and service buildings were surrounded by a timber palisade, replaced by Robert Clifford…
Distance: 15 miles away

At the Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, near Alston, the Trust has carried out archaeological recording, conservation, restoration and interpretation of one of the largest the Lead Mining centres in the North Pennines. It has developed the 200 acre site as a visitor and education centre with a…
Distance: 4.8 miles away

Ancient oaks and high enclosing walls keep the extremes of the Cumbrian climate out of the garden, resulting in a spectacular display of shrubs, roses and herbaceous borders. Orchards contain a variety of traditional fruit trees and the famous herb garden is the largest collection of medicinal…
Distance: 12.5 miles away