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Weardale Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Ireshopeburn
Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry, displays on mining,a mineral collection and the finds from St Botolph's Chapel, Frosterley.Also a display commemorating the lives…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
Type
Type:
Walking Routes
Newbiggin
Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales. The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”. Close to Bowlees Visitor…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Low Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
(5hrs) 9 milesDates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
Type
Type:
Railway
Stanhope
Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, a National Landscape, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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Geotours App
Type
Type:
Walking
A free app has been created to help people explore the geology and landscape of inspiring sites along the European Atlantic Geotourism Route, including the North Pennines.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Blanchland Circular Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Blanchland
You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Staindrop
Welcome to Raby Castle, Park and Gardens. A stunning complete medieval castle in County Durham with a fascinating history and stories to tell.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to24 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30
- From:
- 1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023
- Green Awards Green Tourism - Silver 2024
- Visit England VisitEngland Best Told Story 2024
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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North Pennines National Landscape
Type
Type:
Walking Routes
The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close-knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds,…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Cow Green Wild Brown Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Baldersdale
Cow Green Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.
Dates
- From:
- 23 Mar 2025to30 Sept 2025
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Walking in the North Pennines
Type
Type:
Walking
Stanhope
The North Pennines have a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Escomb Saxon Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Bishop Auckland
One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 28 Saxon Green (daily 9-6 during summer and 9-4 during winter).
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Rookhope Fields and Fells
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Barnard Castle
Type
Type:
Castle / Fort
Barnard Castle
A spectacular fortress set on a high rock above the market town, Barnard Castle takes you back to the 12th century. Spot Richard III’s boar emblem carving, enjoy the sensory garden and stunning views of this riverside location.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2022 2022
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Forest in Teesdale
A new exploratory trail has been introduced at this local natural landmark to encourage children to engage with nature and see the benefits of outdoor play.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Grassholme Reservoir
Type
Type:
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Barnard Castle
Grassholme Waterside Park is a place that captures your imagination and lets it run wild, for you to make your perfect day out.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Consett
Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines National Landscape and, after Kielder, is the second largest reservoir in the region. There is a multi-user path from Pow Hill Country Park (south shore) to the dam at the eastern end of the reservoir…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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The Witham
Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
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