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The Weardale Museum
The Weardale Museum is a small independent folk museum which was established by volunteers in 1985. ‘Preserving Weardale’s Heritage’ Our present opening times are ... 2pm - 5pm Easter and Bank Holidays May, June, July & Sept (Wednesday to Sunday inclusive) Every afternoon in August
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Killhope - set in the centre of the North Pennines in the Durham Dales - is a real adventure. Tour the mine, walk in the woodland, visit the exhibitions and see the wildlife. Finish your trip with a visit to the cafe and a wander around the gift shop.
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Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool
Come and enjoy the pleasures of outdoor swimming in a warm (tropical water temperature of 80+ degrees Fahrenheit), safe, family environment. The 25x13m pool is 1m (3 feet) at the shallow end, and a gentle gradient down to 3m (10 feet) at the deep end. A slide near the shallow end will keep children occupied for hours, while the ...
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Robin Wood Activity Centre Ltd
Welcome to Robinwood for adventure holidays, school activity holidays & outdoor jobs uk Archery Canoeing Caving Climbing and Abseiling Low Ropes Course Stream Walk Night Line Obstacle...
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Nenthead Mines
A museum dedicated to both showing and telling the 'story' of the mineral mining past of the North Pennines. Prepare to launch on a voyage of discovery at Nenthead Mines, learning more about the people, places, tools, lifestyle, and legacy of the mining industry that at one time completely dominated the landscape of the North Pennines! Mine...
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South Tynedale Railway
The South Tynedale Railway operates steam and diesel hauled passenger trains along a two foot narrow gauge line which travels through the scenic South Tyne Valley between Alston in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh in Northumberland, a journey of 2¼ miles in length.
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The George and Dragon Inn - Alston Cumbria
The George and Dragon Inn Alston Cumbria serves Real Ales. The George and Dragon Inn Alston Cumbria is a Country Pub, Bar or Inn. The George and Dragon Inn Alston Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. The George and Dragon Inn Alston Cumbria is a Dog Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn.
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George & Dragon Inn - Alston Cumbria
George and Dragon Inn Garrigill Alston Cumbria serves Real Ales. George and Dragon Inn Garrigill Alston Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. George and Dragon Inn Garrigill Alston Cumbria has a Beer Garden.
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Cumberland Hotel - Alston Cumbria
Cumberland Hotel Townfoot Alston Cumbria has accommodation. Cumberland Hotel Townfoot Alston Cumbria is a Town Centre Pub, Bar or Inn. Cumberland Hotel Townfoot Alston Cumbria is a Good Food Pub, Bar or Inn. Cumberland Hotel Townfoot Alston Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. Cumberland Hotel Townfoot Alston Cumbria has a Beer...
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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. Raby Castle is situated 20 miles further east at Staindrop.
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Hamsterley Forest
2000 hectares of mixed woodland lying between the Wear and Tees valleys on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Hamsterley is a delightful oasis of broadleaved and coniferous woodland, sprawling along the sides of a sheltered valley. Visitors to Hamsterley have no shortage of options when it comes to activities. With...
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Housesteads Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall)
Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain, and one of the most popular sites on the Wall. It stands high on the exposed Whin Sill escarpment, commanding breathtaking views. Like Chesters, it was one of 12 permanent forts added to the new frontier by Hadrian in about AD 124. Known as ‘Vercovicium’ (‘the...
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SEWINGSHIELDS WALL - HADRIAN'S WALL
This length of Hadrian's Wall, impressively sited along the Whin Sill, commands fine views of many prehistoric and later earthworks to the north. A milecastle within this wall, perched on the very edge of the crag, was re-occupied by a farm in the Middle Ages. BEFORE YOU GO Parking: Charged car parking is available at the...
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Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site, Housesteads Roman Fort takes you back to the Roman Empire. Wander the barrack blocks and the hospital. Peer into the oldest toilets you'll ever see, and admire the stunning panoramic views from this ancient fortress. Our interactive museum showcases objects once...
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Hexham Old Gaol
Hexham Gaol was ordered to be built in June 1330, making it the oldest purpose-built prison in England. Prisons existed before this, but were generally adapted from buildings originally used for other purposes. A prison in the Middle Ages could be as simple as a set of stocks.
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Vindolanda Chesterholm Museum
Welcome to the North East’s best day out on Hadrian’s Wall. The Vindolanda Charitable Trust bring you two exciting and unmissable tourist attractions dramatically exploring Roman life on the edge of the empire 2000 years ago. Come and enjoy the world famous Vindolanda Writing Tablets, live archaeology in summertime, the exclusive Eagle...
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Royal Oak Inn - Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria
Royal Oak Inn Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria has accommodation. Royal Oak Inn Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria is Cask Marque Accredited. Royal Oak Inn Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria is a Country Pub, Bar or Inn. Royal Oak Inn Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. Royal Oak Inn Appleby-in-Westmorland Cumbria has a...
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Appleby Under 18s Climbing Facility
Climbing is a fun, exciting, sociable and adventurous activity that most kids take to really quickly! All equipment and training is provided and parents are welcome to join in! They also offer NICAS levels 1 and 2, which are a perfect way of being introduced to climbing indoors elsewhere (booking required) once you've got the hang of the basics!...
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Allensford Country Park
Picnic park in sheltered riverside setting, children's play park and shop. Parking, toilets, caravan park adjacent to picnic area and nature trail in Deneburn Wood Beautiful riverside woodland walks and magnificent views of the Derwent Valley, only minutes away from the North Pennines. Admission: Free! Opening Times: ...
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Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall
Not all the sites on Hadrian's Wall were heavily guarded fortresses. Corbridge was once a bustling town and supply base where Romans and civilians would pick up food and provisions. It remained a vibrant community right up until the end of Roman Britain in the early years of the 5th century. Today, you can still walk through the town's...
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Aydon Castle
Tucked away just one mile from the village of Corbridge is Aydon Castle, the perfect location for a family day out. Almost completely intact, it is one of the finest and most unaltered examples of a 13th century English manor house. Set in a beautiful and secluded Northumberland woodland, it was originally built as an undefended residence,...
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Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre
Our centre is open for business from 9am - 7 days a week (closing times vary) - please note:- that our pools are open (summer time only) from 10.00am Monday to Friday (7am Thursday) and from 10.00am on Saturday & Sunday. As well as our 3 Heated Open Air Pools we have:- a 4-badminton-court-sized Sports Hall, a state-of-the-art Fitness...
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Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
At Cawfields is a dramatic stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, one of the highest standing sections of the Wall. Within its length there are turrets and an impressive milecastle, which was probably built by the Second Legion. Before You Go Access: There is a short steep climb to the site from the car park. Parking: Cawfields is one...
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Jumbo Jungle - Consett
Here at jumbo jungle we offer over 11000 sq ft of non stop fun and games and its all under one roof to keep both the adults and children happy for hours, we have something for all ages from babies to twelve year olds. We have over forty car parking spaces exclusively for our customers, with secure fencing to ensure you and your children’s...
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Highland Cattle Centre
At the Highland Cattle Centre, there's so much for families, individuals, birthday parties to see, touch, and do! Experience the magic of our fold (herd) of award winning, friendly Highland Cattle as well as the livestock and whole host of animals who live on our thriving working farm. Enjoy our comb a coo walk meet our...
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The Crown Inn - Penrith Cumbria
The Crown Inn Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria serves Real Ales. The Crown Inn Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria is a Country Pub, Bar or Inn. The Crown Inn Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria is a Good Food Pub, Bar or Inn. The Crown Inn Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria is a TV Sports Pub, Bar or Inn. The Crown Inn Kirkoswald Penrith Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub,...
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Shepherds Inn - Penrith Cumbria
Shepherds Inn Melmerby Penrith Cumbria serves Real Ales. Shepherds Inn Melmerby Penrith Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. Shepherds Inn Melmerby Penrith Cumbria has a Beer Garden. Shepherds Inn Melmerby Penrith Cumbria has Wheelchair Access and Facilities for People with Disabilities. Shepherds Inn Melmerby Penrith Cumbria is a Dog...
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Lazonby Swimming Pool
Lazonby pool is a registered charity and a valued community resource and run by volunteers plus professional lifeguards to ensure your family's safety. There are solar powered showers for afterwards which will fascinate the smalls (I'm showering with sunshine!) and a relatively spacious multi use field is available for games and picnics,...
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Shap Swimming Pool
Heated Open Air Swimming Pool Visit The Highest Open Air Pool In England Are You Brave Enough! We have a 25m and toddler pool, separate changing rooms, showers, free use of floats etc and a fully stocked shop. Qualified LIFE GUARD ON DUTY at all times.
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Greyhound Hotel - Penrith Cumbria
Greyhound Hotel Shap Penrith Cumbria serves Real Ales. Greyhound Hotel Shap Penrith Cumbria is a Country Pub, Bar or Inn. Greyhound Hotel Shap Penrith Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. Greyhound Hotel Shap Penrith Cumbria has a Beer Garden. Greyhound Hotel Shap Penrith Cumbria is a Dog Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn.
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Cross Keys Inn - Penrith Cumbria
Cross Keys Inn Tebay Penrith Cumbria has accommodation. Cross Keys Inn Tebay Penrith Cumbria serves Real Ales. Cross Keys Inn Tebay Penrith Cumbria is a Family Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn. Cross Keys Inn Tebay Penrith Cumbria has a Beer Garden. Cross Keys Inn Tebay Penrith Cumbria is a Dog Friendly Pub, Bar or Inn.
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Shap Abbey
Founded in the late 12th century in a secluded and beautiful valley of the river Lowther, Shap Abbey was one of 32 religious houses in Britain belonging to the Premonstratensian order of canons. Today the impressive 15th century tower and other remains can be explored with the help of information panels that guide you around the abbey and...
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The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts
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Teesdale Sports Centre
Whether it's fitness, swimming or family fun that inspires your visit, Teesdale Leisure Centre has a great range of activities including gym, exercise classes, two pools and climbing wall. Admission: Prices vary on age and activity. Soft Play £2.40. Opening Times: Monday: 8am to 10pm Tuesday: 7pm to 10pm ...
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BLACK CARTS TURRET - HADRIAN'S WALL
To the west of Chesters Fort, this turret sits within a 460 metre length of Hadrian's Wall. There are magnificent views from here to the north. BEFORE YOU GO Access: The Hadrian's Wall National Trail runs through fields on the other side of the B6318 from Chesters Fort. Likely to be muddy. Parking: Car parking is available at Chesters...
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TEMPLE OF MITHRAS, CARRAWBURGH - HADRIAN'S WALL
This fascinating temple to the god Mithras stands near Carrawburgh Roman Fort on Hadrian's Wall. Mithras was an eastern god who, according to legend, had captured and killed the primeval bull in a cave, which Mithraic temples, always small and gloomy, were intended to evoke. The temple was probably built by soldiers based at the fort in about...
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Planetrees Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall
Not far east of Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland is a 15 metre-long stretch of Hadrian's Wall at Planetrees. This length of wall is important for what it reveals about a change of plan that took place during the construction of the Wall, when its width was narrowed from 10 to 8 Roman feet - probably to speed up building. At Planetrees,...
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Brunton Turret - Hadrian's Wall
Wall section and a surviving piece of turret two and a half metres high, built by men of the Twentieth Legion. Before You Go Access: Car parking is available at Chesters Roman Fort, about a 20 minute walk away along the Chesters Roman Trail. Facilities: Chesters Roman Fort has a tearoom and toilet facilities, including baby changing. ...
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Chesters Bridge Abutment - Hadrian's Wall
Close to Chesters Roman Fort in Northumberland are the remains of a Roman bridge across the North Tyne. On the eastern river bank you can see evidence of two successive bridges: an early one that just carried Hadrian's Wall, and a second, much larger one, that carried the Military Way - the road that serviced the Wall. This fine bridge,...
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Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
Come and see what life was like at one the Roman Empire's most northern outposts. Chesters Roman Fort is the most complete Roman cavalry fort in Britain - wander around the unusually well-preserved baths and steam room, and the officers' quarters. Discover an amazing collection of Roman objects and inscriptions in our museum, these were...
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Otter Trust’s North Pennines Reserve
(NOW CLOSED) A branch of the famous Otter Trust. Visitors can see Asian and British otters, red and fallow deer and several rare breeds of farm animals in this 230-acre wildlife reserve. If this venue re-opens we will update!
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Barnard Castle
Set on a high rock above the River Tees, imposing Barnard Castle was the stronghold of the Balliol family. Taking its name from Bernard de Balliol, who rebuilt it in the 12th century, it includes a fine great hall and a dominating round-towered keep. Unsuccessfully besieged by the Scots in 1216, it was confiscated when John de Balliol, briefly...
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Egglestone Abbey
English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites - from world-famous prehistoric sites to grand medieval castles, from Roman forts on the edges of the empire to a Cold War bunker. Through these, we bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year. We are a charity, no. 1140351, and a company, no....
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Bowes Castle
The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines. Read more about the history of Bowes Castle. Before You Go Parking: Parking is available in the village. Access: The rubble pathway to the castle is unsuitable for wheelchairs. ...
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Crackerjax - Crook
Crackerjax is an indoor adventure play and children's party venue in Crook, County Durham, with 10,000 sq. ft. of family fun and children's activities for kids of all ages up to 12 years old.
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Field House Equestrian Centre
We're situated in the midst of the beautiful Wear Valley, County Durham, which provides the ideal learning environment for the any type of rider. We offer highly qualified instruction on well-schooled horses and ponies, from the very basics for beginners right through to specialised lessons in dressage, show jumping and cross country for...
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Derwentcote Steel Furnace
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace in Britain. It produced high-grade steel for springs and cutting tools. Read more about the history of the furnace. Before You Go Access: The grounds are very uneven, and not suitable for wheelchair and pushchair users. Parking: There is a car park on the...
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Welcome to our North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty page that gives you activities for the kids in this wonderful National Park for exciting days out with the family we have found you something for everyone to do whether its throughout the week or at the weekend! You can find a lot of outdoor pursuit places to visit and great walks to endeavour but most of all its a pleasure to visit with its sightseeing tours and countryside to roam !
