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Themed Tours & Itineraries - Famous Families

More than half of the land in Teesdale is privately owned. This tour reveals secret corners and explores Teesdale's links with the Baliol, Barnard, Bowes, Morritt, Neville, Strathmore, Vane families.

Route Plan

Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum – exit town via County Bridge onto B6277 - Cotherstone – Romaldkirk – Middleton-in-Teesdale - B6282 – B6279 – Staindrop - Raby Castle

Coach Timings

Attractions

Barnard Castle

Full day recommended for fascinating market town and Castle managed by English Heritage
Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 638212 (site custodian) or +44 (0)191 2691200 (regional head office)

www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/Details.asp?Property_Id=116

The Bowes Museum

Designated European fine art collection, Grade 1 listed building and park.

2-3 hours

Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 694605
Email: jenny.wayman@bowesmuseum.org.uk  www.bowesmuseum.org.uk

Rokeby Hall

Stately home on the banks of the River Tees.

1 hour

Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 637334

Middleton-in-Teesdale

1 hour

Raby Castle

Home of Lord Barnard, castle, coach house, gardens and tearooms.

3 hours

Group bookings: 01833 660202
Email: admin@rabycastle.com  www.rabycastle.com/visit_info/tours_groups.htm

Refreshments

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Tour Details

Dales on Rails  |  Gateway - Newcastle  |  Gateway - Lakes  |  Gateway - Dales  |  Gateway - Pennines

Themed Tours

Famous Families  |  Gardens & Geology  |  Land of 3 Rivers  |  Roman Route  |  Writers & Artists


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