Local Attractions

Weardale is ideally located to access the numerous scenic and historical sites of County Durham and Northumbria and is within a short travelling distance of Hamsterley forest, Durham City, Beamish Museum, Hadrian's Wall and the Lake District. The surrounding Weardale countryside is a delight for families as well as cyclists, walkers, fishermen and birdwatchers.

Weardale Railway

A British single-track branch line railway providing regular daily passenger service between Bishop Auckland, Wolsingham, Frosterley and Stanhope.

View the Weardale Railway Website

Killhope

Set in the centre of the North Pennines in the Durham Dales - is a real adventure.

Visit Killhope's Website

Durham Cathedral

Durham Cathedral is the greatest Norman building in England, perhaps even in Europe, cherished not only for its architecture but also for its incomparable setting.

Visit the Durham Cathedral Website

Digger Land

An adventure park where children and adults can drive real diggers and so much more.

Visit the Digger Land Website

Beamish

Beamish is a world famous museum telling the story of the people of North East England during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

Visit Beamish's Website

Weardale Outdoors

Is the largest Rural Centre in the North East of England; allowing exclusive unlimited access onto a 400 acre estate for the purposes of enjoyment.

Visit the Weardale Outdoor Website

North of England Trike Tours

Touring the finest countryside in the North, eating up the miles in comfort on our amazing 3 seater trike, with its powerful engine and a knowledgeable local guide/rider.

Visit the North of England Trike Tours Website

High Force Waterfall

Discover the force of nature at High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England, located at Forest-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham.

Visit the High Force Waterfall Website

Hall Hill Farm

Hall Hill Farm is a mixed farm of 290 hectares. There are lots of friendly animals waiting to meet you. Bottle feed the lambs, fluffy chicks, inquisitive goats and more.

Visit the Hall Hill Farm Website

Hadrians Wall

Hadrian's Wall was a defensive fortification in northern England. Begun in AD 122, during the rule of emperor Hadrian. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.

Visit the Hadrians Wall Website

Bowes Museum

A jewel in the heart of Teesdale, the magnificent building stands proud in the market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally significant collections.

Visit The Bowes Museum Website

Beamish Wild

Beamish Wild is a Birds of Prey and Ropes Activity Centre at Beamish Hall Country House, right next door to the Beamish Museum.

Visit the Beamish Wild Website

Fury Events

North east’s premier multi activity centre providing quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, mud buggy racing, off road driving and archery.

Visit the Fury Events Website