Visitor Attractions near Raby Castle

Visit High Force Waterfall
and Bowes Museum

Go Walking, Fishing,
Bird Watching and Horseriding

Explore Durham, The Yorkshire Dales
and Northumberland

The surrounding farm and moorland is within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the North Pennines. Located in idyllic positions where tranquility is assured, they are ideal for countryside lovers or simply for those who prefer the peace and quiet of Teesdale.

These rural retreats are an ideal base for activities, such as walking, cycling and bird watching, and for visiting local historic attractions, such as Bowes Museum, Durham City, as well as Raby Castle.

Places of local interest:

High Force Waterfall and Picnic Area
The highest waterfall in England.

Cauldron Snout Cascade
A 200 foot cascade down dolerite steps with plant species which have probably survived since the last Ice Age, notably the blue gentian.

Bowlees Visitor Centre & Picnic Area
Situated in an old chapel where you can find out about the special wildlife and landscape of Teesdale, whilst providing an excellent base for exploring the upper dale. There is also a nature trail.

Barnard Castle and The Bowes Museum
In this historic market town you can visit The Bowes Museum which displays European decorative arts, paintings, costume, ceramics and musical instruments.

The North Pennines
Enjoy remote moors, welcoming villages, waterfalls, reservoirs and riverside walks.

Alston Railway Station
The South Tynedale Railway is based here, you can buy your ticket at the restored Victorian Station and take a leisurely ride through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne Valley.

Beamish Open Air Museum
Voted Living Museum of the Year for 2002, experience a vivid recreation of life in the North of England in early 1800s and 1900s with costumed staff to guide you through recreated streets, a coal mine, farm, old village school, and a railway station.

Gibson's Cave
This is primarily a waterfall, Summerhill Force, but the undercutting has been so severe that it resembles a cave. It is well worth a visit and the wooded valley is pretty and full of small birds.

Activities in the area

These rural retreats are an ideal base for walking, cycling, bird watching or simply to relax and enjoy the scenery and countryside. The Pennine Way is close by and High Cup Nick, which is a well known beauty spot on the Pennine Escarpment is within a day's walk.

Trout Fishing
In the River Tees and Cow Green Reservoir subject to obtaining the necessary permits.

Horse Riding
Lartington and Baldersdale.

Snow Skiing
There is a permanent ski slope with tows in Upper Teesdale for use at the weekends during the winter months.

Laneside provides an ideal base from which to tour:

Durham City and Cathedral
This Mediaeval city of ancient churches and unique museums is in the land of the Prince Bishops and Durham Cathedral is widely acclaimed as one of the world's most beautiful buildings.

The Yorkshire Dales
Lush green valleys crested by white limestone cliffs and criss-crossed by drystone walls and is known for its abbeys and spa towns.

Hadrian's Wall
This 73 mile Roman Wall has many forts situated in spectacular countryside, such as Vindolanda, Housesteads, Chesters and Birdoswald Roman sites.

Northumberland
Stretching from Hadrian's Wall to the Scottish Borders and once fought over by the Border Rievers, this is now a region of spectacular castles, stunning coastline, historic battle sites and strong Christian Heritage.

Newcastle Upon Tyne
The "party town of the north" is where you can see the new Millennium Bridge, Baltic Art Centre and enjoy shopping in the Gateshead Metro centre.

The Lake District
Britain's largest National Park, with mountainous landscapes and spectacular lakes - a haven for hill walking and water activities.

Many other places of historic and outstanding landscape beauty are all within just one and a half hours driving distance.

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