Visitor attractions and information for
Alston
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Killhope,
The North of England Lead Mining Museum, Upper Weardale Tel:
01388 537505 - Winner of the 'North East England Tourism Award
2005 - Most Welcoming Experience' and 'The Guardian' Family Friendly
Museum Award 2004. Killhope explores the life of North Pennine
lead mining families with Park Level Mine underground experience,
Northern Englands largest working water wheel and hands-on
activities. Visitor Centre with shop, café and Worlds
largest Spar Box exhibition. Woodland Walk. Under 7s play area.
Workshops/activities. |
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The South Tynedale Railway is a heritage railway
in Cumbria and England's highest narrow gauge railway. The route
runs from Alston to Kirkhaugh, Northumberland, via the South
Tyne Viaduct, the Gilderdale Viaduct and the Whitley Viaduct.
The current line is two and a quarter miles in length. |
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Brougham
Castle, Penrith Tel: 01768 862488 - The ruins of this
13th century fortress stand on the banks of the River Eamont,
a mile and a half south of Penrith. The castle was restored by
Lady Anne Clifford in the 17th century and overlaps the site
of a Roman fort. |
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Dalemain House & Gardens, Penrith CA11
0HB. Tel 01768 486450. On the A592 between the A66 and Ullswater.
A Georgian facade grafted onto a largely Elizabethan house with
grand public rooms and ample grounds. |
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Hutton-in-the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria Tel:
01768 484449 - Home to Lord and Lady Inglewood, it was originally
a medieval stronghold and the Pele Tower still survives. Inside
and outside the house show a wide range of architectural and
decorative styles from the 17th century to the present day. |
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