Attractions near Dove Cottage

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)* See the proud stronghold built by the mighty Neville dynasty in 1360, which has stood for centuries as a monument to their power and ambition.

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, the UK's oldest working theatre in its original form is situated in the picturesque Georgian market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Richmondshire Museum (12 Miles)* Richmondshire Museum, which was opened in 1978, began in a former joiner's workshop and has gradually grown.

Green Howards Regimental Museum (12 Miles)* Visit the Green Howards Museum and find out how this distinguished Infantry Regiment had an impact on the story of Britain, Europe and the world.

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 900 years.

Head of Steam - Darlington Railway 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)

Bolton Castle (15 Miles)* Bolton is one of the country's best preserved medieval castles, situated in the heart of Wensleydale with stunning views over the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Dove Cottage

Barnard Castle (< 1 Mile)* Barnard Castle is a historic thriving market town, which developed in the protective shadow of Bernard Balliols castle. Built on a fine defensive site in 1125, the castle is in the care of English Heritage and is open to the public.

Romaldkirk (4 Miles)*

Eggleston (5 Miles)*

Hutton Magna (5 Miles)*

Staindrop (5 Miles)* Staindrop is an attractive village near Raby Castle, former stronghold of the Nevills, has always been associated with the Lords of Raby.

Eppleby (7 Miles)*

Middleton in Teesdale (8 Miles)* In 1815 the London Lead company established its northern headquarters at Middleton in Teesdale and the impact can be seen in the many buildings which symbolise late Victorian prosperity.

Langthwaite (9 Miles)*

Holwick (10 Miles)*

Reeth (11 Miles)*

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.