Barnard CastleBowlees Visitor CentreEgglestone AbbeyHigh Force WaterfallRokeby ParkThorpe Farm Centre
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. ...
Bowlees, run by the Durham Wildlife Trust, is a fantastic base for exploring Upper Teesdale, with footpath links to Low Force, High Force, Newbiggin and the Pennine Way.
The centre provides information and displays on the landscape, wildlife and p ...
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle. Remains include much of the 13th-century church and a range of living quarters, with traces of their in ...
High Force, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England.
High Force is situated on the Upper Teesdale Raby Estate, near Middleton-in-Teesdale. Raby Castle is situated 20 miles further East at Staindrop.
The woodland walk leads you to thi ...
Rokeby Park was designed by the talented amateur architect, Sir Thomas Robinson. Constructed between 1725 - 1730 it is an important early example of the (then) new Palladian style. Unlike the conventional Palladian formula of offices linked to the ma ...
Thorpe Farm Centre is a great day out for the whole family. We have lots to see and do, why not come and see our Falconry Centre or our Wetland Nature Reserve, and their are beautiful country walks to relax or burn some energy off. ...
