AttractionsStanhope

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: 13.4 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: 10.4 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: 0.6 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: 14.5 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: 13.4 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: 7.4 miles away

Studio and workshops of stained glass artist Maralyn O'Keefe. Gallery features glass, ceramics, paintings, metalwork and textiles by over 100 regional artists.Open: Monday ‐ Saturday 9am ‐ 5pm. Sunday 11am ‐ 4pm.…
Distance: 10.7 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: 12.6 miles away

Riverside site operated by Derwentside District Council. Woodland walk, plenty of space for children and refurbished play area featuring exciting play equipment. Visitor Infromation and shop.Open: Telephone for details.…
Distance: 8.8 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: 13.7 miles away

Swimming pool at Belle Vue Swimming Centre in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 218161 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 10.7 miles away

Hot Air Balloons at Cloud Nine Balloon Co in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 560304 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 12 miles away

Consett & District Golf Club ‐ golf course in Consett, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01207 505060 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Consett & District Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 10.9 miles away

Crook Golf Club ‐ golf course in Crook, County Durham. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01388 762429 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Crook Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 11.7 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: 0.4 miles away

Held at St Catherine's Community Centre, Market Place Crook, Co. Durham. The Centre faces the Market and is just behind the bus stop. There is a small carpark in front of the Hall.Every Tuesday there is an event held in the Centre. On the first and third Tuesday…
Distance: 11.1 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: 10.4 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: 7.2 miles away

Last Man Standing Paintball has recently opened 6miles from Durham City centre. Ideal for Family outings, Birthday parties, Stag and Hen doos, Team Building and simply for fun days out We have six unique game zones each with a huge variety of game type scenarios including odd ball,…
Distance: 10.8 miles away

Stocksfield Golf Club ‐ golf course in Stocksfield, Northumberland. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01661 843041 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Stocksfield Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 13.4 miles away

SnookerPool Hall at Supa Snooker in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on 01207 505546 for opening times, entrance costs and snooker table informationavailability.…
Distance: 10.4 miles away

The Bizness Nightclub in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01207 505015 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 10.3 miles away

The Soviet Union Bar Nightclub in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01207 502726 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 10.3 miles away

The Trades Nightclub in Consett, County Durham. Contact venue on telephone number 01207 503836 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 10.4 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: 8.6 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: 0.4 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: 8.8 miles away

North's biggest and most exciting indoor children's play and party centre, including state of the art soft play equipment, activities and events.Open: Daily, Sunday to Thursday 9am ‐ 8pm closes Tuesday from 6pm for exclusive hire, Friday and Saturday 9am ‐ 9pm.Cost:1 hr 30 mins hours of…
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: 14.5 miles away

Set in moorland overlooking Derwent Reservoir. Plenty of play space for children alongside stream in sheltered valley. Woodland walks.Open: Telephone for details.…
Distance: 6.9 miles away

World's oldest surviving railway bridge built 1725‐1926, standing 80 feet above a wooded gorge. Picnic area with replica 18th Century coal waggon. Tanfield Railway runs between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield.Open: Throughout the year ‐ normally locked at dusk.…
Distance: 10.4 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: 11.4 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: 14.7 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: 7.7 miles away

84 acres of woods, lakes, ponds, riverside and meadow rich in wildlife. Graham Easby Visitor Centre and nature trail with observatory and hides. Open: Visitor Centre1 April ‐ 31 Oct daily 10am ‐ 4.30pm, 1 Nov ‐ 31 March Saturday and Sunday only 10am ‐…
Distance: 11.6 miles away