Attractions near Stanhope
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.
Raby Castle (13 Miles)*
Built for the mighty dynasty of the Nevills, this great fortress stands proud and defiant, its history rolling back almost a thousand years.
Auckland Castle (14 Miles)*
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years.
Hexham Racecourse (14 Miles)*
Perched on Yarridge Heights high above the historic market town, Hexham Racecourse has been the home of National Hunt racing in Northumberland for well over a century. It is now Northumberland's only racecourse.
The Bowes Museum (14 Miles)*
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?
Beamish Wild (16 Miles)*
Beamish Wild is a Ropes Activity Course, Birds of Prey Centre and Adventure Playground.
Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum (16 Miles)*
Beamish is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Beamish is a world famous open air museum.
Durham Castle (17 Miles)*
Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832.
Crook Hall and Gardens (17 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.
South Tynedale Railway (17 Miles)*
Buy your ticket in the restored Victorian station building for a leisurely ride through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne valley. The trains are hauled by preserved steam and diesel engines from Britain and abroad.
Path Head Water Mill (18 Miles)*
Path Head Water Mill offers a great day out for all the family. Visitors can see the changes and amazing progress made to date in restoring this once derelict site in Blaydon.
Angel of the North (20 Miles)*
If you're travelling past Gateshead, whether by car on the A1, or by train on the East coast main line, you can't miss the Angel of the North.
Shipley Art Gallery (21 Miles)*
Relax, unwind and discover the fantastic range of art and design on show in the friendly surroundings of the Shipley.
Centre for Life (21 Miles)*
The Centre for Life is an award-winning science centre where imaginative exhibitions, interactive displays and special events promote greater understanding of science and provoke curiosity in the world around us.
Discovery Museum (21 Miles)*
Discovery is the North East of England's most popular free tourist attraction. Walk through its doors to discover all about life in Newcastle and Tyneside.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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