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Weardale, County Durham

Weardale, County Durham

This lovely scenic valley lies between the town of Bishop Auckland, seat of princes of the church and the charming market town of.....

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Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland

Blanchland Abbey, Northumberland

Blanchland Abbey was founded as a priory in 1165 by Walter de Bolbec II, and became an abbey in the late 13th century. The.....

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Killhope Lead Mining Museum, County Durham

Killhope Lead Mining Museum, County Durham

Killhope Lead Mining Museum keeps alive the counties lead mining traditions. This is a fully restored site of a working mine.....

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High Force, County Durham

High Force, County Durham

This is the Tees most spectacular offering, it is also England's highest waterfall. The best time to see High Force is just.....

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Hamsterley Forest, County Durham

Hamsterley Forest, County Durham

Hampsterley Forest encompasses over five thousand acres, it is a combination of parkland and forest, giving access to some of the.....

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Hexham Abbey, Northumberland

Hexham Abbey, Northumberland

Hexham Abbey is a refoundation of a church which stood on this spot in the year 675, it survived until 821, later the town was.....

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Langley Castle, Northumberland

Langley Castle, Northumberland

Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the.....

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Raby Castle, County Durham

Raby Castle, County Durham

Arriving close to Staindrop from almost any direction the view of Raby Castle, built by the powerful Nevill family in the.....

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Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Gibside, Tyne & Wear

Gibside is famous for the sedate historic estate set at the heart of the outstandingly beautiful Derwent Valley. The estate was.....

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Barnard Castle, County Durham

Barnard Castle, County Durham

This historic town is a picturesque centre for discovering the delights of Teesdale. The town occupies a clifftop site above.....

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Stephenson's Birthplace, Northumberland

The National Trust's smallest property, this is the birthplace of the world-famous railway engineer, George Stephenson...

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