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Barnard Castle Tourist Information


Barnard Castle is a historic thriving market town, which developed in the protective shadow of Bernard Balliol's castle. Built on a fine defensive site in 1125, the castle is in the care of English Heritage and is open to the public.

In the town centre, the octagonal Market cross, or Butter Market, served a number of purposes, dairy produce was sold here and it was also the town's lock up, Town Hall and Court House.

Visit the Josephine and John Bowes Museum built in the style of a French chateau, it houses one of the country's finest art collections.



 

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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.
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What's near Barnard Castle

Attractions:
  The Bowes Museum  <1 Mile
  Raby Castle  6 Miles
  Low Barns Nature Reserve  11 Miles
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Towns:
  Startforth  1 Mile
  Lartington  2 Miles
  Brignall  2 Miles
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Estate Agents:
  Addisons Chartered Surveyors  <1 Mile
  Norman F Brown  12 Miles
  Stuart Edwards Estate Agents Ltd  12 Miles
Hotels:
  The Jersey Farm Country Hotel  1 Mile
  The Morritt Hotel  3 Miles
  The Rose & Crown  5 Miles
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Self Catering:
  Dove Cottage  <1 Mile
  Red Lion Cottage  3 Miles
  Hagg cottage  3 Miles
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Campsites:
  Heron's Pond Caravan Park  20 Miles
  Donnewell Farm CL  20 Miles
  Brockwell Wood  28 Miles
TIC: Barnard Castle Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01833 690909  <1 Mile



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Towns near Barnard Castle
Startforth Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Lartington Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
Brignall Tourist Information (2 Miles)*
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Hotels near Barnard Castle
The Morritt Hotel (3 Miles)*
Located in the picturesque hamlet of Greta Bridge, this traditional and peaceful 4-star AA hotel is in a beautiful location close to the Tees Valley and Yorkshire Dales.
Headlam Hall Hotel (8 Miles)*
A secluded rural retreat, this Jacobean country house hotel with luxury spa and golf course is situated 10 minutes' drive from the A1. The AA 4-star Headlam Hall Hotel is the 'North East England Small Hotel of the Year 2009 Gold Award Winner'.
Manor House Hotel (10 Miles)*
A quintessential English manor house steeped in history, this charming residence presents itself as the ideal destination for a relaxing country break in the historic county of Durham.
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Self Catering near Barnard Castle
Dove Cottage (< 1 Mile)*
Dove Cottage is a delightful character cottage nestling in a peaceful location in the historical market town of Barnard Castle. The cottage is only a short stroll from the town centre, which has numerous bars and restaurants.
Red Lion Cottage (3 Miles)*
Red Lion Cottage is set in the heart of the beautiful Teesdale village of Cotherstone. The cottage offers a relaxed country style combined with modern luxuries such as a spa bath, widescreen TV and playstation.
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