Attractions near By
Raby Castle(6 Miles)*
‘Built and lost by the the Nevills in the rising North’, this great fortress stands proud and defiant, its history rolling back almost a thousand years
Low Barns Nature Reserve(11 Miles)*
Regarded as one of Durham Wildlife Trust's premier reserves, this 50 hectare wetland site contains mixed woodlands and grasslands. A recently refurbished visitor centre is open to the public and something of interest can be seen throughout the year
Georgian Theatre Royal(12 Miles)*
The Georgian Theatre Royal is Britain's most complete Georgian playhouse. It was built by the actor-manager Samuel Butler in 1788.
Richmondshire Museum(12 Miles)* Richmondshire Museum, which was opened in 1978, began in a former joiner's workshop and tells the story of Richmond and its people from early times until the present day.
Green Howards Regimental Museum(12 Miles)*
The museum's collection spans three centuries of travel, campaigning and war.
Auckland Castle(13 Miles)*
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years.
The Bowes Museum (14.4 Miles)* is 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.
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