Location: Barnard Castle
Top Things to do in Barnard Castle
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Barnard Castle is a market town in Teesdale, County Durham, England. It is named after the castle around which it grew up. It is the main settlement in the Teesdale area, and is a popular tourist destination. The Bowes Museum has the best collection of European fine and decorative arts in the North of England, housed in a "magnificent" 19th-century French-style chateau. Its most famous exhibit is the 18th-century Silver Swan automaton, though art includes work by Goya and El Greco.
Restaurants in Barnard Castle
1. Teesdale Alpacas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
Advance Booking Required : We are a working Alpaca Farm and run Alpaca Treks and Farm Visits throughout the year (subject to the Great British Weather!) We can tailor a trek or visit to suit most requirements and can arrange special Treks and Visits - Just ask and we'll see what we can do! Book as far in advance as you can as we do get very busy at weekends and during holiday periods and are often booked several months in advance! Try to have some alternate dates in mind. Please remember that both weather and animals can be unpredictable and as such we may need to cancel and rearrange at short notice. Alpaca Walks are currently £20 per person (supplement for extra people and children) and we require a minimum of two people as the alpacas prefer to go in a group. We cannot allow waiting on farm for insurance reasons but Cross Lanes Organics Farm Shop is 2 min away. Farm visits are also available at a cost of £10 per person (min 2 people) : Check out our website for more information.
Reviewed By Chri5tiana - London, United Kingdom
Doug and Sam were friendly, welcoming and informative. We had a fantastic walk after each meeting our alpaca along with another couple. They have a beautiful serene location but very accessible. Doug and Sam answered all of our questions and were able to incorporate the social distancing measures and rules without taking away from the experience. A really enjoyable activity which I would definitely recommend!
2. Egglestone Abbey
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4.5 based on 284 reviews
Reviewed By gillianb624
There is a plaque explaining all the details of the abbey the views from the top are fantastic well worth a visit great walking country
3. Eggleston Hall Gardens
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4.5 based on 313 reviews
Reviewed By Eddie730 - County Durham, United Kingdom
The Durham Dales are beautiful - and Eggleston Hall Garden adds to the delight! Garden lovers must come to this place. It is a paradise of well grown plants, flowers and trees...staff are so knowledgeable and experienced. If you want to buy good quality plants - come here! There is also a great garden trail you can do (£2.50 in an honesty box) which is a bit like an IKEA route...but don't let that put you off - there's a map as well as numbered stones marking the way. The garden has several dogs who potter around - as pest control offices - and if you have a dog with you then you are requested to notify staff! If you are visiting the area then this garden is a must see. Put it on your holiday list!
4. Bowlees Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 285 reviews
Acres of accessible countryside, miles of quiet rural roads, an abundance of wildlife and one of the best places in the UK to enjoy the night sky are just some of the reasons why you should make the North Pennines AONB a place to discover and explore. Situated amidst stunning woodland in Teesdale, next to Low and High Force waterfalls, and surrounded by rolling fields boasting some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines a memorable one. Outdoor enthusiasts can make the most of the vast expanse of unspoilt land and sky by exploring on foot or wheels, or by simply sitting back and soaking up the scenery. We have booklets for self-guided walks, bike rides and nature-spotting, so you can explore at your leisure. At Bowlees Visitor Centre, children can get to grips with nature through a range of hands-on events - inside and out - that focus on learning, living and most importantly, laughing.
Reviewed By JulietNorthYorkshire - Grassington, United Kingdom
We called there for tea after a long walk. Very nice staff, good tea shop and interesting place with visual information. Very clean. Car park was good and well signed and lots of things for kids to do including a woodland kitchen which my grandkids would love. I can't help but feel that whoever run s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty( and this area is outstandingly beautiful ) are so much more imaginative than the longer established National Parks . Well worth a visit.
5. Rokeby Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
