Guidebook for Rookhope
Sightseeing
Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
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polecane przez mieszkańcówExcellent day out for all ages
Durham Cathedral
World Heritage site in a lovely walled city
Chesters Roman Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
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polecane przez mieszkańcówEnglish Heritage site
chocolate box village with an amazing pub/hotel, good cafe and mediaeval Abbey
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBlanchland
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polecane przez mieszkańcówchocolate box village with an amazing pub/hotel, good cafe and mediaeval Abbey
great kids events and a chance to go down the mine!
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polecane przez mieszkańcówKillhope Lead Mining Museum
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polecane przez mieszkańcówgreat kids events and a chance to go down the mine!
lovely walks along the stream - excellent at night for stargazing - one of the best Dark Skies areas in Britain
Bollihope Burn
lovely walks along the stream - excellent at night for stargazing - one of the best Dark Skies areas in Britain
England's highest waterfall - especially impressive in wet weather
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHigh Force Waterfalls
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polecane przez mieszkańcówEngland's highest waterfall - especially impressive in wet weather
South Tynedale Rail Station
Great little steam train rides in a lovely little town
Mediaeval castle still lived in by the same family, lovely parklands and regular events
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polecane przez mieszkańcówRaby Castle
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polecane przez mieszkańcówMediaeval castle still lived in by the same family, lovely parklands and regular events
Allen Banks & Staward Gorge
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polecane przez mieszkańcówNational Trust site for some wonderful walks
lovely shopping town, market square, pubs, restaurants, cafes, superb Saxon (and C12) church and live entertainment venue
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHexham
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polecane przez mieszkańcówlovely shopping town, market square, pubs, restaurants, cafes, superb Saxon (and C12) church and live entertainment venue
a most amazing museum, the art collection of the coal-owning family of the Queen Mother in an amazing Chateau
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polecane przez mieszkańcówThe Bowes Museum
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polecane przez mieszkańcówa most amazing museum, the art collection of the coal-owning family of the Queen Mother in an amazing Chateau
National Trust park of superb parkland, Georgian chapel and the ruins of one of the Bowes family houses
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polecane przez mieszkańcówGibside
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polecane przez mieszkańcówNational Trust park of superb parkland, Georgian chapel and the ruins of one of the Bowes family houses
Hadrian's Wall Path
a good place to start a long walk along the wall
Superb remains of a major fort on the Roman wall, with informative visitor centre
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHousesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
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polecane przez mieszkańcówSuperb remains of a major fort on the Roman wall, with informative visitor centre
Roman site still being actively excavated. The source of the amazing Roman writing tablets which give a window into Roman everyday life
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polecane przez mieszkańcówVindolanda
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polecane przez mieszkańcówRoman site still being actively excavated. The source of the amazing Roman writing tablets which give a window into Roman everyday life
Binchester Roman Fort
Roman fort with well preserved remains of a huge bath-house and hypocaust
The Weardale Railway Trust
Weardale Railway runs a heritage service from Stanhope to Wolsingham
Beautifully preserved and regularly used Methodist chapel with local history museum
Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
Beautifully preserved and regularly used Methodist chapel with local history museum
YMCA Weardale House
Methodist Chapel and Weardale Museum
Shopping
Stanhope
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polecane przez mieszkańcówshopping, cafes and pubs
Post Office
2 Front Stopen mornings only and stocks a range of staple groceries
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rookhope Inn
the local pub - decent food and decent beer - and 100 yds away
Everything Else
Boltsburn Garage Services
just in case
Derwent Reservoir
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polecane przez mieszkańcówSailing fishing and walks along the banks
Nice little town with a huge market square, pubs, cafes, shops and gift shops
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polecane przez mieszkańcówAllendale Town
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polecane przez mieszkańcówNice little town with a huge market square, pubs, cafes, shops and gift shops
Epiacum Roman Fort
Not much remains of the major fort in the high pennines, still being investigated
excellent long walk along the valley, passing through Rookhope
Weardale Way Footpath (Wearhead - Cowshill)
excellent long walk along the valley, passing through Rookhope
Has proper German ski lifts. Ring ahead to find out snow depth
Weardale Ski Club - England's Longest Ski Slope
4 Pleasant RowHas proper German ski lifts. Ring ahead to find out snow depth
Ski-Allenheads
Yes indeed - skiing in England - ring for details
Entertainment & Activities
Beamish Wild Adventure Park
a bit of rope climbing and loads more
Hall Hill Farm
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polecane przez mieszkańcówVery child-friendly farm with lots to see and do
Stanhope Pool
Open from May to September and can get busy. Check the opening times
decent cafe and parking for visits to High Force, with regular wildlife focused events
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polecane przez mieszkańcówBowlees Visitor Centre
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polecane przez mieszkańcówdecent cafe and parking for visits to High Force, with regular wildlife focused events
Sinderhope
book in advance for horse and pony rides
regular child friendly events to explore the forest environment
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polecane przez mieszkańcówHamsterley Forest
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polecane przez mieszkańcówregular child friendly events to explore the forest environment
Food Scene
Great for a coffee - even better for the amazing Jersey Ice cream made here - delicious
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWheelbirks Parlour
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polecane przez mieszkańcówGreat for a coffee - even better for the amazing Jersey Ice cream made here - delicious
Lovely bistro style cafe, great food and good coffee with outside seating to watch the world go by
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10 Market PlLovely bistro style cafe, great food and good coffee with outside seating to watch the world go by
Chatterbox Cafe
11 Market Pldecent coffee and a very friendly welcome
decent cafe, deli and loads of fruit picking in season - always worth a visit
Brocksbushes Pick Your Own Fruit Farm
decent cafe, deli and loads of fruit picking in season - always worth a visit
Wonderful Restaurant and fascinating cellar bar, all set in the Abbey buildings
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polecane przez mieszkańcówLord Crewe Arms Hotel
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polecane przez mieszkańcówWonderful Restaurant and fascinating cellar bar, all set in the Abbey buildings
Arts & Culture
The Witham
nice little llive music venue
Gala Theatre & Cinema
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polecane przez mieszkańcówLive music, theatre and cinema
Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Live theatre, music and entertaiment
Allenheads Contemporary Arts
Galleries and arts courses