What to do and see in Barnard Castle, England: The Best Things to do

Experienced and passionate provider of a range of adventurous activities in and around The Durham Dales. From rock clImbing on volcanic outcrops to kayaking on the river Tees we can provide an exhilarating adventure for groups, families and individuals. SUP - Gorge - Climb - Abseil - Archery - Bushcraft - Raft Buildind - Wild Swimming

We deliver a range of exciting and immersive outdoor activity experiences across the Northern Dales, from Stand Up Paddleboarding and kayaking through to rock climbing and canyoning. Our experienced and qualified staff will ensure you have an amazing experience.

We love chocolate. It's as simple as that! With over 90 different luxurious handmade chocolates to choose from as well as boxed chocolates, fudges, turkish delight, marzipans and chocolate coated confectionary, you will always find something to suit every taste at Chocolate Fayre. The first thing you will notice when you walk through the door is the heavenly smell of chocolate which lingers invitingly to tempt customers towards the chocolate displays. Open since 1985, Chocolate Fayre is a family run business with an impressive reputation amongst Barnard Castle locals, as well as visitors to the town and the surrounding area of Teesdale, County Durham, not only for its fabulous chocolate selection, but also for the wonderful range of ice creams available in the shop all year round, made just in the next county by our friends at English Lakes Ice Cream.

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.

A small rural art gallery/studio featuring original oil paintings and prints by Sandra Parker, Yorkshire Dales sheep painter. The gallery is situated in Barnard Castle, County Durham and features various fell bred sheep including Herdwicks, Swaledale, Rough Fell and Texel breeds. Full postal service available to send overseas.

A few minutes walk from Barnard Castle, Deepdale Wood is one of Teesdale's finest and most beautiful woodlands. The nature reserve is privately owned and is managed for nature conservation by volunteers. Responsible public access is encouraged, and there is a good network of footpaths with footbridges and stepping stones across the Deepdale Beck and the Ray Gill.

It’s been delighting visitors for more than 100 years, and now a £12m revamp has transformed The Bowes Museum into a must see 21st Century place to visit.A romantic history, stunning galleries, great location, fine dining, top class exhibitions, family fun events, a thriving toddler group – all these can be discovered inside this fabulous listed building which resembles a French chateau.And that’s not all. It’s surrounded by parkland, woodland walks, formal gardens and a newly opened children’s play area.No visit is complete without a browse in our shop, or a delicious snack in Café Bowes.If you’re looking for a great day out, make The Bowes Museum your destination of choice. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for up to the minute info on what’s on when.