Attractions

Attractions in Teesdale

Brunswick House

We have a small garden and terrace with barbeque and seating available to residents of Brunswick House, overlooking the Hudeshope Beck at the rear of the house. The perfect setting for your pre-dinner drink on a balmy summer's evening.

Countryside

Middleton-in-Teesdale is surrounded by some of the finest unspoilt countryside in England. Whether it be small wooded valleys, tumbling steams, dramatic waterfalls (including England's largest waterfall 'High Force'), flower filled hay meadows or rolling heather moor land Teesdale has it in abundance. The best way of enjoying this is obviously on foot and there are mile after mile of well marked paths to follow including a stretch of the Pennine Way (England's first long distance footpath), and the Teesdale way (which stretches out to the mouth of the river Tees). The countryside can also be enjoyed by cycling along many of our quiet lanes, sailing on nearby Grassholm Reservoir, canoeing, fishing on the Tees or at the well stocked reservoirs or, weather permitting, winter skiing.

Museums, Castles and Churches

Historic attractions include Raby Castle, Barnard Castle and Egglestone Abbey. Local museums include Middleton's own heritage centre 'Meet the Middletons', Killhope Lead Mining Museum and the splendid Bowes Museum. A short drive away are Hadrian's Wall, Durham Cathedral and Beamish Museum.

Towns and Cities

The historic town of Barnard Castle is nearby and within easy striking distance are the cities of Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne with a myriad of museums and arts venues, including the Baltic art gallery, the LIFE science centre, The Sage centre for music, and The Gala theatre in Durham.

Theatre and Cinemas

Local open air productions are held annually in the grounds of the Bowes Museum and Raby Castle and touring productions frequent local village halls. Permanent theatres and cinemas can be found in Darlington, Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle.

Retail Therapy

Local shops can supply most of your needs and provide an outstanding personal service. A weekly market is held on Wednesday's in Barnard Castle with a Farmers Market the first Saturday of each month. For the ardent shopper Europe's biggest shopping complex, the Metro Centre, is only an hour's drive away.