The High Force Centre is located in the beautiful area of Forest-in-Teesdale on the B6277 with easy access to the village of Middleton-Teesdale to the East, and Alston to the West. It was designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty' and a site of special scientific interest in the early seventies. It also offers easy access to local walks including the Pennine Way and attractions such as the magnificent High Force Waterfall and Cauldron Snout.
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.
