A comprehensive list of local attractions is available in the cottage, along with the locations of the local facilities, such as shops, supermarkets etc.
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Location |
Description |
Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|
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Nearest Shops |
Wolsingham |
0 |
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Barnard Castle and Lower Teesdale |
A Historic Market Town, including The Bowes Museum |
12 |
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Local volunteer run museum at Ireshopeburn is packed with information about the history of Weardale including the highly acclaimed Weardale Tapestry. |
14 |
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Mainly outdoor museum, recreating life as it was in the past |
15 |
|
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Corbridge |
"Hadrian's Wall Starts Here!" |
22 |
|
Darlington |
"Town of the North" - The original birthplace of the railways, has now grown into southern center of County Durham |
20 |
|
Durham City |
The centerpiece is the Cathedral, but the rest of the cities old streets are worth investigating. A "must" day out |
16 |
|
Hamsterley Forest |
A great place for a walk and picnic, where you can let the kids run free! |
3 |
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High Force Waterfall and Upper Teesdale |
A spectacular sight, that has recently been made much more accessible. The drive through Teesdale takes you through many historic villages |
26 |
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See how the lead was mined in Weardale, and then have a go down the mine for yourself! |
18 |
|
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Lake District |
Great walking country |
50 |
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Metro Centre and Newcastle-Upon-Tyne |
Europe's biggest shopping centre, and the city of Newcastle |
20 |
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Yorkshire Dales |
The great unspoiled countryside |
30 |