Sarah’s guidebook

Sarah
Sarah’s guidebook

Local pub

This is our local and we love it. The pub has won lots of awards for ciders and always has real ales.
Black Lion
21 Meadhope Street
This is our local and we love it. The pub has won lots of awards for ciders and always has real ales.
A spacious pub with a huge welcome. Great for large groups and families.
The Bay Horse Hotel
59 Upper Town
A spacious pub with a huge welcome. Great for large groups and families.
All done up with a massive beer garden. Lots of space and a wide range of drinks.
The Charles Attwood and Market Tavern (Wolsingham Constitutional Club and Institute Ltd)
14-16 Market Place
All done up with a massive beer garden. Lots of space and a wide range of drinks.

Sightseeing/days out

We walk here a lot. It is a nice walk and not too far (about 12.7 miles round trip from Demesne Mill)
Elephant Trees
We walk here a lot. It is a nice walk and not too far (about 12.7 miles round trip from Demesne Mill)
Very beautiful, you can walk there from the village. It is about 2 and 3/4 miles there and an hour to walk around the reservoir. Dogs have to stay on leads and parking is free.
Tunstall Reservoir
Very beautiful, you can walk there from the village. It is about 2 and 3/4 miles there and an hour to walk around the reservoir. Dogs have to stay on leads and parking is free.
A great spot for a walk and for a day out for the kids to go paddling. A family favourite with lots of parking
Bollihope Burn
A great spot for a walk and for a day out for the kids to go paddling. A family favourite with lots of parking
A 10 minute drive from Wolsingham and great for all ages. Lots of walks, bike trails and picnic spots.
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Las Hamsterley
Redford Lane
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A 10 minute drive from Wolsingham and great for all ages. Lots of walks, bike trails and picnic spots.
The Weardale Way in its entirety stretches from Cowshill in upper Weardale to the mouth of the River Wear and coast at Sunderland. Here is the link... https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/3329/The-Weardale-Way
Weardale Way
The Weardale Way in its entirety stretches from Cowshill in upper Weardale to the mouth of the River Wear and coast at Sunderland. Here is the link... https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/3329/The-Weardale-Way
A fun day out for all the family. About 30 minutes away but children love it.
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum
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A fun day out for all the family. About 30 minutes away but children love it.
Weardale Adventure Centre offers fun and learning in an area of outstanding natural beauty in County Durham. The centre caters for adults, schools and groups with experienced and qualified team ensure guests create memories that last for a lifetime, in a safe and friendly environment. https://weardaleadventurecentre.co.uk/
Weardale Adventure Centre
Weardale Adventure Centre offers fun and learning in an area of outstanding natural beauty in County Durham. The centre caters for adults, schools and groups with experienced and qualified team ensure guests create memories that last for a lifetime, in a safe and friendly environment. https://weardaleadventurecentre.co.uk/
Weardale Museum is located in the heart of Weardale. They are a small, volunteer run museum dedicated to preserving the history & heritage of Weardale and its people. https://weardalemuseum.org.uk/
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Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
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Weardale Museum is located in the heart of Weardale. They are a small, volunteer run museum dedicated to preserving the history & heritage of Weardale and its people. https://weardalemuseum.org.uk/
Demesne Mill is our go-to place to park in Wolsingham. There are plenty of great walks from there - up to Baal Woods, along the river, over towards Tunstall Reservoir. The park is pleasant, with benches to sit and admire the view. Its popular with dog walkers.
Demesne Mill Picnic Area
31 Saint Annes Drive
Demesne Mill is our go-to place to park in Wolsingham. There are plenty of great walks from there - up to Baal Woods, along the river, over towards Tunstall Reservoir. The park is pleasant, with benches to sit and admire the view. Its popular with dog walkers.
Baal Hill is a surviving relic of ancient woodland and is steeped in heritage. It was owned in the fourteenth century by the Prince Bishops of Durham and the Bishop’s Oak, an impressive veteran oak tree thought to be over four hundred years old, is situated at the northern end of the site. Various suggestions have been made to explain the origin of the name ‘Baal Hill’ – a reference to an old term for a pit used for lead smelting, or to the fact that the Bishop’s bailiff lived nearby. Baal could also be a corruption of bale, an old word for a fire or beacon. Originally upland oak and birch woodland, the site now has significant areas of birch and also some exotic species such as giant redwoods and monkey puzzle planted under previous ownership. This beautiful semi-natural woodland is perhaps best seen in spring, with bluebells and wild garlic in flower. Bird life is varied with wood warblers, redstarts and pied flycatchers, as well as woodcock and buzzard. Roe deer are frequently seen throughout the woodland. Baal Hill Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, recognised as nationally important for wildlife.
Baal Hill Wood
Baal Hill is a surviving relic of ancient woodland and is steeped in heritage. It was owned in the fourteenth century by the Prince Bishops of Durham and the Bishop’s Oak, an impressive veteran oak tree thought to be over four hundred years old, is situated at the northern end of the site. Various suggestions have been made to explain the origin of the name ‘Baal Hill’ – a reference to an old term for a pit used for lead smelting, or to the fact that the Bishop’s bailiff lived nearby. Baal could also be a corruption of bale, an old word for a fire or beacon. Originally upland oak and birch woodland, the site now has significant areas of birch and also some exotic species such as giant redwoods and monkey puzzle planted under previous ownership. This beautiful semi-natural woodland is perhaps best seen in spring, with bluebells and wild garlic in flower. Bird life is varied with wood warblers, redstarts and pied flycatchers, as well as woodcock and buzzard. Roe deer are frequently seen throughout the woodland. Baal Hill Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, recognised as nationally important for wildlife.

Sport and exercise

Great for children. A 20 metre pool and very family friendly. Adult only lane times also available. Details are here: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/25457/Wolsingham-pool-timetable
Wolsingham Public Swimming Pool
Leazes Lane
Great for children. A 20 metre pool and very family friendly. Adult only lane times also available. Details are here: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/25457/Wolsingham-pool-timetable
A 25 metre open air heated pool. A favourite for families and swimmers.
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Stanhope Pool
Waterside Court
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A 25 metre open air heated pool. A favourite for families and swimmers.

Food scene

The local Italian restaurant - in the village. It can get busy so book ahead. http://buon-appetito.co.uk/
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Buon Appetito
8 W End
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The local Italian restaurant - in the village. It can get busy so book ahead. http://buon-appetito.co.uk/
This is the best bakery in town. Friendly owners Suzy and Gary. Great for gifts
Peggottys
1 Angate St
This is the best bakery in town. Friendly owners Suzy and Gary. Great for gifts
A great cafe with an antiques shop. Great menu and good prices. https://www.bradleyburn.co.uk/cafe-shop.php
Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe
A great cafe with an antiques shop. Great menu and good prices. https://www.bradleyburn.co.uk/cafe-shop.php
A great bistro. Number 10 has recently been taken over and the feedback we have heard has been really positive. Worth a visit
Number 10
10 Market Pl
A great bistro. Number 10 has recently been taken over and the feedback we have heard has been really positive. Worth a visit
In Stanhope, really popular for their food - worth a visit
The Bonny Moorhen
25 Front Street
In Stanhope, really popular for their food - worth a visit

Great for gifts and takeaways

This shop sells amazing gifts at affordable prices. Lots of choice and gifts for all ages.
Sixes And Sevens
Market Place
This shop sells amazing gifts at affordable prices. Lots of choice and gifts for all ages.
A new shop to the village. A must see, a range of gifts, many made by the owner from repurposed wood
Malin & Mac
1B Angate Street
A new shop to the village. A must see, a range of gifts, many made by the owner from repurposed wood

Events

The first weekend in September over 2 days. Loads to do and loads of parking. https://www.wolsinghamshow.co.uk/
Wolsingham Show
The first weekend in September over 2 days. Loads to do and loads of parking. https://www.wolsinghamshow.co.uk/
Stanhope Agricultural Show is an historic Weardale show held annually on the second weekend of September. https://www.stanhopeshow.com/
Stanhope Showground
Stanhope Agricultural Show is an historic Weardale show held annually on the second weekend of September. https://www.stanhopeshow.com/