Weardale is surrounded with picturesque scenery, a wealth of history and heritage and a broad range of outdoor activities to suit all.
Places of interest
Durham city
In Durham City you will find historic buildings, bridges, museums & galleries, churches, guided walks, Durham University, shopping and lots more.
www.durhamtourism.co.uk
High Force Waterfall
A beautiful woodland walk leads you to this 21 metre drop waterfall.
www.rabycastle.com/high_force.htm
Bowes Museum
Designed by the French architect Jules Pellechet, The Bowes Museum was designed and purpose-built as a public art gallery.
www.bowesmuseum.org.uk
Beamish Museum
Set in over 300 acres of countryside, Beamish Open Air Museum recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s.
www.beamish.org.uk
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle's history dates back to Roman times. The town offers a host of family-run shops, some excellent pubs and the medieval ruins of the 12th Century Castle.
www.barnard-castle.com
Raby Castle
At Raby Castle you can see herds of deer roaming the surrounding grounds, enjoy the ornamental gardens, relax in the tearooms and shop for unusual gifts and souvenirs in the gift shop.
www.rabycastle.com
Metro Centre
All of your favourite high street shops under one roof. Metroland is great for the kids.
www.metrocentre-gateshead.co.uk
