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Eating & Drinking
Redwell Inn - 16.5 Miles (26.4 KM)
Enjoy excellent food complemented by an extensive wine list and first-class service in the exceptionally comfortable and relaxing ambiance of the Red Well Inn.
This traditional village pub serves good home cooked food and is especially renowned for its Sunday lunches.
These tearooms are popular for their seasonal farm-fresh menu of light lunches, homemade cakes and refreshments. Its farm shop also stocks locally produced fruit and vegetables, cheeses and award-winning home reared and prepared meats.
An absolute must visit. Delicious food, exceptional service and a superb setting. Elegant, funky and very relaxed; this venue has a whole host of events on throughout the week. Go casual early and enjoy the laid back atmosphere, or dress up for dinner later in the evening and have a cocktail in this vibrant restaurant.
This friendly family run pub offers three distinct experiences in each of its cocktail bar, lounge and restaurant. The restaurant's proud claim is to serve a 'world of food' in an eclectic menu ranging from oriental dishes to meat platters.
Here you'll enjoy a friendly atmosphere, good food and excellent service where attention to detail are the watchwords. Check out the early bird menu featuring a 3 Course Meal for only £8.95!
Fun Days Out
Hall Hill Farm is home to a number of farmyard animals, some of which you can stroke and feed. Visitors here can enjoy a complimentary farm trailer ride and there are also donkey rides.
Beamish is a world famous open air museum whose reconstructed streets and houses tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913.
Durham - 24.2 Miles (38.7 KM)
Durham is a compact city offering a wide range of attractions, shops and restaurants. The panoramic view of the cathedral and castle has been described as ?one of the finest architectural experiences of Europe? and together they are now designated a World Heritage Site.
Rheged - 24.8 Miles (39.7 KM)
An award winning family day out, Rheged attractions include a giant cinema with a screen the size of six double decker buses, a kids play centre and an international mountaineering exhibition as well as superb shops and great food.
The Giants Den is a massive 15,000 square feet of non-stop fun for children up to 12 years of age. The adventure starts here!
Richmond - 29.1 Miles (46.6 KM)
Richmond is a historic market town set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Places to visit and things to see include monuments, abbeys, a Norman castle and the cobbled market place surrounded by Georgian buildings. The town is threaded by the fast-flowing River Swale and surrounded by breathtaking scenery - its restored railway station is a must to visit, with its cafe/restaurant, cinema, art gallery, micro-brewery and bakery.
The centre operates with families in mind and children can meet hundreds of parkland animals in a parkland setting. Lots of children's activities are run in the school holidays.
Lots and lots of things to keep the children occupied here at Adventurelands, from climbing frames, towers and rope bridges to motorised car tracks.
Beach
No recommended Beach found within 30 miles of this property.
Biking & Hiking
A former railway line that is now a lovely traffic free path open to pedestrians, cycles, horses, and dogs, its 10.5 mile route winds all the way up from Swalwell to Consett.
Golf & Sports
Just one mile north of Barnard Castle town centre, this is an excellent 18 hole golf course. Play a round on this beautiful course and soak up the lovely, local scenery.
This community leisure centre offers a range of facilities including a 25m swimming pool, toddler pool, skate park, squash courts, adventure play area and fitness suite.
A splendid 18-hole golf course set in undulating parkland with fine views over the Tyne Valley.
Prudhoe Waterworld has a 25m pool incorporated into a free form shape with shallow beach area, a wave machine and 40m aqua-slide plus plenty of other activities.
Premier paragliding school in the UK offering BHPA courses in the Lakes and Yorkshire Dales. See the stunning scenery from the air as qualified instructors guide you in a taster course of this exhilarating sport.
F1K Indoor Go karting Newcastle is a fast adrenaline fuelled motorsport
experience that is suitable for all from 8 years and over. Safety,
professionalism and value for money can be found at this all weather indoor
venue.
This fabulous 18 hole golf course is ideally situated on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Richmond. Its clubhouse offers a bar and restaurant.
This community swimming pool offers a range of facilities including a 25m swimming pool, 3 diving boards and two water slides. You can also play squash or hit the gym.
This community swimming pool offers a range of facilities including a jacuzzi, steam room and sauna - as well as general fun sessions for all the family.
Nature Reserves
With plenty of waymarked cycle and walking trails, this is the perfect start point from which to explore the beautiful nearby North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It also features a visitor's centre, tearooms and an adventure play area.
Gardens & Woodlands
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir, ideal for that country walk with the dog or cycling by the river.
17th century Acorn Bank Garden's claim to fame is its collection of medicinal and culinary plants, the largest in Northern England with over 250 varieties.
The Lowther Parklands consist of 150 acres of grounds with play activities for children, including rides, boating, adventure playgrounds, miniature railway and a putting green.
Bolam Lake - 29.6 Miles (47.4 KM)
Set at the very heart of the beautiful Northumberland countryside, this lake is surrounded on all sides by sites of historic importance and stunning views. Explore the woodland and grassed areas in the vicinity.
Local Attractions
Preserved steam and diesel locomotives from Britain and overseas run between Alston station and Kirkhaugh. There are refreshment facilities and a railway shop at the station.
All the up to date films are shown in the massive Odeon complex. Check the website for up to date film listings and times.
This shopping centre has over 140 shops, including world famous names so you are sure to find what you are looking for here.
Bowes Railway was originally a colliery railway built to carry coal mainly from pits in North West Durham to the Tyne at Jarrow. See website for public open days and events.
The award winning Laing Art Gallery has truly dynamic exhibitions and excellent interactive, learning events for children and families. These fun sessions work alongside discussions and talks from contemporary artists to create a great atmosphere and passion for art from an early age.
The Civic Darlington Theatre offers a wide array of performances from professional shows to seasonal pantos.
Historical & Heritage Sites
Delve into the history of mining on the North Pennines in this fascinating museum. Hear about the people that worked there, the lifestyle they lead and the legacy this important mine had on the social and cultural history of the area.
A fascinating museum for all the family to enjoy, the Bowes Museum houses the greatest collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England.
Once the largest of the British Roman forts, Binchester has been partly excavated,but much remains undiscovered. Stare in wonder at the ancient Roman bath house and its incredible 1700 year old underfloor heating system!
Discovery is the North East of England's most popular free tourist attraction. Walk though its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside. Attracting an astonishing 467,000 visitors last year, it's well worth a look.
The Centre for Life features a permanent exhibition that tells the story of Human Life through three major themes: Our Origins, Our World and Our Future.
A brand new museum is now open which will form part of the Stadium tour! The museum is a wonderful trip down memory lane featuring photographs and memorabilia from across the years.
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is a familiar and immediately recognisable landmark on the coastline of Tyne and Wear. The lighthouse was opened in 1871 and is dramatic with its red and white hoops, it is a unique lighthouse in that the was the first lighthouse constructed in the country to be powered by electricity. You can climb the 76 steps to get to the top of the tower where you are awarded the most fantastic views of the surrounding area, they are quite steep so it might not be accessible for those with mobility issues. During a visit you get full access to the lighthouse and engine room and will also find out all about life and what was involved for a lighthouse keeper and his family. You will also find out about the mining village that existed here until 1968 when the area and colliery were demolished. In addition there is a small outdoor play area for children. The Leas can be found to the north and is a two and a half mile expanse of magnesian limestone cliffs, coastal grassland and shore. These cliffs along with the rock stacks of Marsden Bay is where you will find nesting Kittiwakes, Fulmar, Cormorants, Shags and Guillemots. To the south of the lighthouse is Whitburn Coastal Park and Nature Reserve it was former colliery land but is now a sanctuary for wildlife. The area is beautiful and so peaceful, with picturesque views and endless walks along this lovely area of coastline. The Lighthouse Cafe serves a good selection of homemade snacks and cakes made using fresh local produce, that are delicious and very reasonably priced. The shop has a good range of products including home made preserves, biscuits and their own Souter Lighthouse Best Bitter as well as nautical themed gifts, books and souvenirs. They organise a number of events that are aimed at children throughout the year, it is worth checking the website to see when these take place, they are great fun and really engage the children. The staff are great, very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Souter Lighthouse and The Leas is a beautiful and interesting place to visit and will appeal to all ages, a fantastic day out that everyone will enjoy, highly recommended.
