AttractionsMiddleton In Teesdale

One of England's most impressive Mediaeval castles, built by the Nevills and home to Lord barnards family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Also deer park, walled gardens, coach and carriage collection, woodland adventure playground, picnic area, tearooms and gift shop.Open:Easter:…
Distance: 11.6 miles away

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: 13.1 miles away

New attraction planned to open July 2004. Steam railway running 5 miles beside the River Wear between Wolsingham and Stanhope in the Durham Dales.Open: Planned to open 17 July then open daily until 3 Oct. Also open 4,5,11,12,18,19, 26‐31 Dec and 1 and 2 Jan…
Distance: 9.3 miles away

Imposing Norman stronghold, now extensive ruins standing high above the River Tees. Inclusive audio tour.Open: 1 April ‐ 30 Sept, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 6pm.1 to 31 Oct, daily 10am ‐ 1pm and 2pm ‐ 4pm.1 Nov ‐ 31 March open Thursday to…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Medieval, Marvellous and Magnificent One of the largest and most impressive of English medieval castles, Raby Castle, in County Durham, Northumbria, provides a wonderful day out for all the family.Wonder at its towers, turrets, embattled walls, interiors and artworks from the Medieval, Regency and Victorian periods.See the herds…
Distance: 11.6 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: 9.5 miles away

Barnard Castle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01833 630267 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Barnard Castle Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 8.2 miles away

Purpose built Visitor Centre in Weardale with Tourist Information, craft businesses, tea room and Durham Dales Garden. Enhanced site interpretationvisitor information. Occasional events.Open: Until 28 March, Monday ‐ Friday 10am ‐ 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am ‐ 4pm, 29 March ‐ 31 Oct, daily 10am…
Distance: 9.5 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: 13.1 miles away

5000 acre Forestry Commission woodland with forest drive, orienteering course, forest and riverside walks, Visitor Centreforest shop and cycling and pony trekking facilities. Tea room and adventure play area.Open: ForestThroughout the year dawn to dusk.Visitor CentreEaster to Oct weekdays 10am ‐ 4pm, weekends 11am ‐ 5pm.Other…
Distance: 8.9 miles away

Undersiege Paintball ‐ Paintball in Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Contact the venue on telephone number 01388 731777 for location, prices, equipment supplied, and availability for paintball games at Undersiege Paintball.…
Distance: 13.5 miles away

25m heated outdoor swimming pool with springboard, slide and separate toddlers pool. Aquafun inflatable sessions.The pool is a registered charity, managed by volunteers but staffed by qualified life guards.Open: 29 May ‐ 5 Sept.School HolidaysWeekdays 12 noon ‐ 2.45pm, 3.30pm ‐ 7pm open 2pm ‐ 7pm…
Distance: 9.5 miles away

New family friendlsy visitor attraction planned to open in 2004. Activities and displays explore life in this rural Company Town in the mid 19th Century. Activitiesevents programme.Open: Planned to open 2004, then daily 11am ‐ 5pm.All opening subject to confirmation ‐ telephone before visiting.Cost: …
Distance: 0.5 miles away

Recreation area on River Tees with miniature railway, children's corner, 9 hole putting green, refreshments and picnic area. Day fishing permits available.Open: Easter to end of Sept daily 10am ‐ 7pm.…
Distance: 12.2 miles away

Palladian style country house, setting for Sir Walter Scotts ballad Rokeby. Unique collection of 18th Century needlepainting pictures, period furniture and interesting Print Room.Open: May Bank Holiday then each Monday and Tuesday from Spring Bank Holiday until first Tuesday in Sept incl, 2pm ‐ 5pm last…
Distance: 11.1 miles away

Ruined 12th Century Premonstratensian Abbey in a picturesque setting above the River Tees.Open: All times dueing daylight hours.…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Converted Georgian Peel House in Teesdale with local history exhibition, country delicatessen and coffee shop. Picnic area and children's adventure playground.Open: Daily Monday ‐ Saturday 9am ‐ 5.30pm, Sunday 10am ‐ 5.30pm.…
Distance: 12.2 miles away

Small exhibition with panels and photographs celebrating over 600 years of industrial heritage in the Gaunless Valley.Open: 1 April ‐ 30 Sept daily, Oct ‐ 31 March Saturday and Sunday only, all 11am ‐3pm.…
Distance: 10.7 miles away

The Bowes was designed and purpose‐built as a public art gallery by the French architect Jules Pellechet. It opened in 1892. The Museum has public galleries on three floors. Ground Floor.Th ground floor is devoted largely to local history and archaeology, together with our popular toy display, the…
Distance: 9 miles away

Greenhouse with tropical species. Visitor participation welcome. Part of Tow Law Nursery with orchids and other house plants.Open: Easter ‐ 3 Sept daily 10am ‐ 4pm.…
Distance: 14.1 miles away

Situated in a beautiful location on the banks of the River Waveney, the Trusts Centre at Earsham gives visitors an rare opportunity to see Otters, mostly bred at the Trust,at close quarters, together with other wetland wildlife in natural and semi‐natural surroundings..Visit the Otter Trust's Centre at Earsham…
Distance: 7.7 miles away