Attractions near Barnard Castle
The Bowes Museum (< 1 Mile)*
Where else in the world can you see a 230-year-old mechanical silver swan, still in working order, alongside a Turner or a Canaletto?
Raby Castle (6 Miles)*
Built for the mighty dynasty of the Nevills, 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.
Hazel Brow Farm (12 Miles)*
Hazel Brow Farm is a 200 acre traditional family run farm in the heart of Swaledale - famous for its beautiful Herriot scenery.
Auckland Castle (13 Miles)*
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years.
Darlington Railway Centre and Museum (14 Miles)*
The museum collection covers the railways of North-East England, with particular emphasis on the Darlington area. Of greatest significance is Stephenson's "Locomotion" (1825), which hauled the inaugural train on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Bolton Castle (15 Miles)*
Built in 1379 for Richard le Scrope, Lord Chancellor of England to Richard II, this massive fortress dominating the heart of Wensleydale is one of the country's best preserved castles.
Croft Circuit (15 Miles)*
Since its redevelopment in 1996 Croft Circuit has endeavoured to bring the Crème de la Crème of British Motorsport to North East and North Yorkshire spectators.
Dales Countryside Museum and National Park Centre (19 Miles)*
This is an award-winning museum, managed by the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, housed in Hawes railway station in the north of the National Park.
Durham Castle (20 Miles)*
Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832.
Crook Hall and Gardens (21 Miles)*
Crook Hall built in the 13th century is one of the oldest inhabited houses in Durham. The Hall is a jumble of buildings reflecting its historical development.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre (23 Miles)*
Thorp Perrow is an 85 acre Arboretum set in over 1000 acres of parkland and is owned and managed by Sir John Ropner.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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