Top Local Attractions
There is plenty to do and see in the area with some fantastic visitor attractions within a short drive of Headlam.
There is plenty to do and see in the area with some fantastic visitor attractions within a short drive of Headlam.
Teesdale: A lovely North Pennines Dale (we would say that, it's home to Headlam Hall!), Teesdale also boasts the meandering upper reaches of the River Tees with some impressive waterfalls and numerous characterful villages such as Middleton-in-Teesdale, Cotherstone and Romaldkirk where you will find our other spot, The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk
Hamsterley Forest (12 miles): Managed by the Forestry Commission, Hamsterley is a great day or half-day out, and is ideal for walking, cycling, mountain biking, or just a relaxing picnic.
Durham City (22 miles): one of the jewels of the north of England, Durham City is well worth a visit, with its superb shops, indoor market, excellent Gala Theatre, romantic riverside walks, and - best of all - the dual World Heritage Site of Durham Castle and Cathedral.
The Bowes Museum (9 miles): just on the edge of Barnard Castle, this amazing 19th century 'French Chateau' houses the greatest private collection of fine and decorative arts in the north of England. This includes a new Silver & Metals Gallery, and the famous 'Silver Swan' automation. It has frequently changing exhibitions, arts events and also seasonal markets in its grounds.
Beamish Museum (30 miles): The North of England Open Air Museum, where the past is brought to life across a wide expanse of grounds. Exhibits include steam engines you can ride on, a 'open cast' coal mine you can go down, and shops, houses and a schoolroom kept as they would have been in the 1900's.
Raby Castle (4 miles): One of the largest medieval castles in England, Raby provides you with a great day out. Marvel at Raby's Baron's Hall, where 700 knights of the North plotted against Elizabeth I. The Castle is open Wednesday to Sunday from March to June and also in September & October, and Tuesday to Sunday in July and August.
Eggleston Hall (14 miles): The hall from television's 'Ladette to Lady', Eggleston is located between Barnard Castle and Middleton-in-Teesdale, and opens its gardens to the public (£2.50 entry).
The Auckland Project (10 miles): This impressive attraction includes Auckland Castle with its walled garden and the superb Spanish Gallery which is dedicated to the art, history and culture of Spain in the 16th & 17th Century. A very impressive and relatively little-known attraction.
National Railway Museum: Locomotion, Shildon - the National Railway Museum is the largest railway museum in the world. This collection includes over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock, telling the railway story from the early 19th century to today.
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