Top Things to do in Alston
Top Restaurants in Alston
10 Things to do in Alston That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Alston, United Kingdom including The Cane Workshop, South Tynedale Railway, Hub Heritage & Transport Museum, St Augustine of Canterbury Church, Cow Green Reservoir, Epiacum Roman Fort, St Johns Pool, Lionel Playford Contemporary Art, Blackstocks Butchers, Alston Tourist Information Centre.
Restaurants in Alston
1. The Cane Workshop
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Demonstrating daily traditional technique of hand caning antique chairs. Restored chairs for sale along with DIY kits to 'have a go'! Local art & craft for sale too, all locally made right here in Alston Moor, come along and visit one on England's highest market towns, cobbled streets and 17C houses and shops.
2. South Tynedale Railway
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Come for a ride on the North of England’s double gold award winning narrow gauge railway winding from Alston into the South Tyne Valley in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our trains are hauled by steam, diesel or battery electric locos and all have a fascinating history. Both of our restored stations at Alston and Slaggyford house a café, ticket office and gift shop. At Alston you can explore our Discovery Centre and visit the viewing gallery above our engineering workshop. Most areas of the site are accessible and there are large car parks at Alston and Slaggyford.
3. Hub Heritage & Transport Museum
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By rog05j86 - Alston, United Kingdom
The Hub is a superb attraction and well worth the visit. I wish I could say the same about Tripadvisor! What a total waste of space they are. They NEVER reply to emails.
4. St Augustine of Canterbury Church
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
St Augustine's is the parish church of Alston, in the Parish of Alston Moor. The building is open daily to visitors, and services are held here regularly. Interesting features include the Derwentwater Clock, the ornately carved Rood Screen and a fine organ.
5. Cow Green Reservoir
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By travelbug183 - Ruswarp, United Kingdom
I’ve been to Cow Green several times before and was looking forward to going again. However the weather was against me this time. With a wind chill of minus 7 and despite my layers I didn’t get as far as Cauldron Snout before I turned back to the safety of my car. Good boots essential as can be boggy and muddy. It’s well worth the walk to the dam in better weather.
6. Epiacum Roman Fort
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
The best preserved roman fort in the Roman Empire (Stewart Ainsworth, 2009) Set in huge North Pennines, circa 15 miles from Hadrians Wall, Epiacum is on "open access" land and has been untouched by intrusive archaeology. We have plans to develop full visitor facilities and interpretation in the near future and massive support for this vision. We organise events
Reviewed By 408dn - Warwick, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed visiting this lovely site. Would probably have missed it without the trip advisor reviews. Well worth walking up to the interpretation board up on the hill for a good overall view (watch out for boggy bits in the ditches). Had a quick peek in the box by the car-park board - great props available for children's visits. Well done for looking after the site and caring about it.
7. St Johns Pool
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3.0 based on 5 reviews
Here at St Johns Pool we provide a luxury private swimming pool with Jacuzzi and Sauna hired by the hour. It is perfect for the family on holiday, a group of friends or just a couple wanting to chill out together. We are the highest indoor swimming pool in the uk and heat the pool to a very comfortable 30-31 degrees.
8. Lionel Playford Contemporary Art
Rose House Studio and Art Gallery is the studio of artist Lionel Playford. Come and talk to the artist about how he makes his work, the ideas behind them, and the projects he is involved with. You can see new work on display and purchase original paintings, drawings, prints and cards.
9. Blackstocks Butchers
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Alston Tourist Information Centre
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
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