Welcome to Upper Weardale
Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Upper Weardale - 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 Upper Weardale to suit all the family, whatever the weather.
Everything you need to know if you're visiting Upper Weardale 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 Upper Weardale.
Tickle your taste buds with a range of cuisines - eat out at a restaurant in Upper Weardale.
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 'The Pennine Jewels' a wonderful exhibition of eye‐catching minerals from the North…
Winner of The Guardian Family Friendly Museum Award 2003, Killhope explores the life of North Pennine lead mining families. Park Level Mine underground experience, Northern England's largest working water wheel and hands‐on activities. Visitor Centre with shop, cafe and World's largest Spar Box exhibition. Woodland…
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…
Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Upper Weardale? See our list of attractions in Upper Weardale, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.
