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A historic ‘Beacon status’ market town full of local character, built around the 12th century castle from which it took its name. Locally known as ‘Barney’, the town boasts beautiful Georgian stone buildings, a cobbled market place, riverside and woodland walks. The area known as ‘the Bank’ is one of the best centres in the region for antique collectors and has historic associations with Charles Dickens, JMW Turner, Sir Walter Scott and Oliver Cromwell.
Location: Intersection of A67 and A688.
Coach access and parking: Drop-off point outside Tourist Information Centre at ‘Scar Top’ adjacent to Castle and Post Office. Designated coach parking within main car park (fee payable).
Allow: Full day recommended
Tourist Information Centre: +44 (0)1833 690909
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Imposing castle ruins perched on a cliff overlooking the River Tees. Audio guided tours, small gift shop, sensory gardens and picnic area. The castle dates back to the 12th century and was once one of the largest in northern England.
Admission fee
Location: In heart of Barnard Castle town
Coach access and parking: Drop-off point outside Tourist information centre at ‘Scar Top’ adjacent to Castle and Post Office. Designated coach parking within main car park (fee payable).
Allow: 1 hour
Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 638212 (site custodian) or +44 (0)191 2691200 (regional head office)
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This world-class visitor attraction draws around 120,000 visitors a year to its outstanding permanent collections and exhibition programme. Built in the style of a French chateau, set in beautiful parkland, the museum is a perfect day out for all the family. Groups are always welcome and bespoke packages can be arranged. The Bowes Museum is also a unique setting for weddings, special events or corporate functions.
Admission fee
Location: Newgate, Barnard Castle, 0.25 miles from Butter Market roundabout
Coach access and parking: Designated coach parking to rear of museum
building. Drop off at front of building by prior arrangement.
Allow: 2-3 hours
Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 690606
Email: jenny.wayman@bowesmuseum.org.uk www.bowesmuseum.org.uk
Four acres of walled gardens, a nursery, tearooms and gift shop set in the grounds of a Georgian country house. The Hall is available for hire for private parties for up to 150 people. Cookery and flower arranging demonstrations and courses are available. The ornamental gardens are laid out informally. A walking route takes in the ruined 17th-century parish church and churchyard. RSPB bird boxes and feeding tables attract unusual birds. Evening visits and guided tours of the gardens are available by prior arrangement.
Admission fee for gardens
Location: Off B6281 near Eggleston
Coach access and parking: Coaches should park at Hall reached by road marked ‘private’, to left of narrow lane to gardens and tearooms. Cars and mini coaches should use main car park.
Allow: 1-2 hours
Gardens bookings: +44 (0)1833 650115
Tearoom bookings: +44 (0)1833 650432
Hall bookings: +44 (0)1833 650553
E-mail: info@egglestonhall.co.uk www.egglestonhall.co.uk
Featured in the BBC’s Flying gardener series, Herdship Farm in Upper Teesdale is a traditional Teesdale farm that has won several awards for environmental stewardship. A farm walk route takes in remains from the lead mining industry as well as a variety of grassland habitats with rare species of flowers including the harebell, rock rose, globe flower and blue gentian, and upland birds including the hen harrier, falcon, black grouse, curlew, redshank, yellow wagtail, oyster catchers, heron, snipe and lapwing.
Location: Off B6277 between Middleton-in-Teesdale and Alston
Coach access and parking: please contact farm
Allow: 1 hour
Contact: +44 (0)1833 622215
E-mail: enquiries@herdshipfarm.com www.herdshipfarm.com
England’s largest waterfall is reached via a short woodland walk from the car/coach
park, picnic area and gift shop.
Admission fee
Location: B6277, 4.5 miles north west of Middleton in Teesdale
Coach parking: adjacent to High Force Gift Shop (free coach parking if
passengers using the facilities)
Car parking: fee applies
Allow: 45 minutes (to include walk to/from falls)
Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 640209
Email: teesdaleestate@rabycastle.com www.rabycastle.com/high_force.htm
Middleton-in-Teesdale is a ‘company town’ created by the London Lead Company in the 19th century. It is the gateway to the upper dale and has a tourist information centre, gift shops, bakers, tearooms and several pubs.
Location: Intersection of B6276, B6277 and B6282
Coach access and parking: on-street parking is limited and double-parking restricts access for coaches.
Allow: 2-3 hours
Tourist Information Centre: +44 (0)1833 641001
Email: middletonplus@compuserve.com
Barford Raceway near Streatlam, Barnard Castle is the venue for the 2004 Formula Two Stockcar World Championships. The Raceway hosts regular monthly fixtures of stockcar, hot rod and banger racing.
Admission fee
Location: Off A688 opposite Streatlam, 2 miles from Barnard Castle)
Allow: half day (races usually in the afternoon)
Email: squir@rrils.fsnet.co.uk www.neoms.co.uk
This dramatic 14th century castle, built by the mighty Nevills, has been home
to Lord Barnard's family since 1626. Highlights include an impressive gateway,
the vast Barons' Hall, a mediaeval kitchen used until 1954 and a splendid Victorian
octagonal drawing room that has re-emerged as one of the most striking interiors
from the 19th century. Visitors can also enjoy the deer park, walled gardens,
carriage collection, stable tearooms, gift shop and woodland adventure playground.
Guided tours may be tailored to suit particular interests and should be pre-booked.
Admission fee
Location: Off A688 near Staindrop
Coach access and parking: free coach and car parking is available opposite
the pay kiosk. Coaches may drop off visitors at the entrance to the Castle.
Allow: 3 hours
Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 660202
Email: admin@rabycastle.com
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Website: www.rabycastle.com
This palladian style country house on the banks of the River Tees was the setting for Sir Walter Scott’s ballad ‘Rokeby’. The house contains a unique collection of 18th century needlepainting pictures. Guided tours by prior arrangement.
Admission fee
Location: North side of A66 between A1M and Bowes.
Coach access and parking: car park on site, narrow roads and gateway.
Allow: 1 hour
Group bookings: +44 (0)1833 637334
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