Killhope - The North

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: 7.6 miles away

The Weardale Railway

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: 14.6 miles away

Housesteads Roman Fort

One of Rome's most northerly outposts, the Wall was built around AD 122 when the Roman Empire was at its height. It remains amongst Britain's most impressive ruins. There were 16 permanent bases along the Wall, of which Housesteads Fort is one of the best‐preserved, conjuring up an…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Weardale Museum and High

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: 10.5 miles away

South Tynedale Railway

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…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Allendale Golf Club

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: 1.5 miles away

Alston Moor Golf Club

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.…
Distance: 9.3 miles away

Ballooning Adventures Ltd

Hot Air Balloons at Ballooning Adventures Ltd in Hexham, Northumberland. Contact venue on 01434 689122 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 10.8 miles away

Dontino�s

Dontino's Nightclub in Hexham, Northumberland. Contact venue on telephone number 01434 604848 for opening times, entrance costs, guest list information and special offers.…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Durham Dales Centre

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: 14.2 miles away

Go Wild with Tiles

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: 7.6 miles away

Haltwhistle Golf Club

Haltwhistle Golf Club ‐ golf course in Brampton, Cumbria. Contact the golf course on telephone number 016977 47367 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Haltwhistle Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 12.9 miles away

Haltwhistle Swimming & Leisure

Swimming pool at Haltwhistle Swimming & Leisure Centre in Haltwhistle, Northumberland. Contact venue on 01434 320727 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 9.8 miles away

Hexham Golf Club Ltd

Hexham Golf Club Ltd ‐ golf course in Hexham, Northumberland. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01434 603072 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Hexham Golf Club Ltd golf courseclub.…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Hexham Swimming Pool

Swimming pool at Hexham Swimming Pool in Hexham, Northumberland. Contact venue on 01434 652444 for opening times and entrance costs.…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Tynedale Golf Club

Tynedale Golf Club ‐ golf course in Hexham, Northumberland. Contact the golf course on telephone number 01434 608154 for course availability, course rules, member information, golf academy if available and green fees at Tynedale Golf Club golf courseclub.…
Distance: 8.7 miles away

Weardale Open Air Swimming

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: 14.2 miles away

Corbridge Roman Site and

Extensive remains include Stanegate Road and impressive granaries.Open: All year round but check for winter opening.…
Distance: 11.2 miles away

Nent Valley and Nenthead

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…
Distance: 7.6 miles away

Temple of Mithras -

The Roman army first encountered the cult of Mithras in Persia modern Iran during the reign of the emperor Nero although its origins in India have been traced back to 1400 BC. One of the many mystery cults that the Romans introduced from the east, Mithraism first appealed…
Distance: 11 miles away

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