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Wolsingham is often called the 'Gateway to Weardale'. Originally a Saxon settlement but became for many centuries the market town for lower Weardale. A place of historic and scenic interest Wolsingham is in a conservation area and surrounded by superb countryside. Steeped in history, with many interesting buildings. Nearby Tunstall Reservoir, also a centre for angling, is delightful with wooded banks, picnic areas and log cabins.
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Attractions near Wolsingham
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Low Barns Nature Reserve
(6 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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Auckland Castle
(9 Miles)*
Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years. |
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Raby Castle
(10 Miles)*
Built for the mighty dynasty of the Nevills, this great fortress stands proud and defiant, its history rolling back almost a thousand years. |
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Towns near Wolsingham
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Tow Law Tourist Information
(3 Miles)*
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Frosterley Tourist Information
(3 Miles)*
Frosterley was once an important centre for the limestone industry. Its renowned marble, an ornate limestone containing 323 million year old fossil corals, can be seen in Frosterley Parish Church. |
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Bedburn Tourist Information
(4 Miles)*
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Hotels near Wolsingham
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Self Catering near Wolsingham
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East Cottage
(3 Miles)*
East Cottage is a refurbished grade II listed building over 200 years old and built from local limestone. Originally a quarrymans cottage it is full of old world character with many original features such as limestone flagged floors,open b |
Serendipity Hoiliday Cottage
(5 Miles)*
Serendipity Holiday Cottage: Calm and comfortable holiday cottage in the beautiful picture postcard village of Hamsterley, in County Durham. Hamsterley is nestled between Teesdale and Weardale, with a view of the fells from Serendipity. |
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