Crook Hall and Gardens

The 13th century Grade I listed Medieval hall provides a spectacular backdrop to the stunning gardens. Visitors from all over the world come to share in the timeless magic of Crook Hall and leave inspired by these idylic English theme gardens. Soak u...

Diggerland

Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages.
Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in, and drive, different types of construction machinery including Dumper Trucks,...

The Bowes Museum

With its wonderful history and outstanding collections there is always something to inspire at The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle. One of the most important museums outside London, it contains the greatest collection of European fine and decorate art...

The North Pennines

The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds, colourful hay meadows, ...