Welcome to Alston
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Alston - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.
Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Alston to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Alston as a visitor or a resident.
Whether you're staying for the night or a few days, check out the choice of local hotels.
Enjoy a great day out with the family at a tourist attraction in Alston.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Alston.
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…
If you're looking for somewhere different to go for a day out, bring the family to Killhope, the North of England Lead Mining Museum in the beautiful North Penninesin Upper Weardale. Accredited as a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction' Awarded Gold in the Green Tourism Business Awards,…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Alston? See our list of attractions in Alston, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
