ATTRACTIONS IN NE45 5RT
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1milesCorbridge Roman Site and Museum
Corbridge, Northumberland, NE455NT
Extensive remains include Stanegate Road and impressive granaries.Open: All year round but check for winter opening).
6milesPrudhoe Castle
, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE426NA
Begun between 1100 and 1120 to defend a strategic crossing of the River Tyne against Scottish invaders, Prudhoe Castle has been continuously occupied for over nine centuries. After two sieges during the 1170s - the Scots attackers reportedly declaring 'as long as Prudhoe stands, we shall never have peace' - the mighty stone keep and a great hall were added, followed in about 1300 by two strong towers.
6milesTemple of Mithras - Hadrians Wall
, Carrawbrough, Northumberland, NE464EN
The Roman army first encountered the cult of Mithras in Persia (modern Iran) during the reign of the emperor Nero although its origins in India have been traced back to 1400 BC. One of the many mystery cults that the Romans introduced from the east, Mithraism first appealed to slaves and freedmen but with Mithras's title Invictus, the cult's emphasis on truth, honour and courage, and its demand for discipline soon led to Mithras becoming a god of soldiers and traders.
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9.1milesPow Hill Country Park
Derwent Reservoir, Durham, DH89ND
Set in moorland overlooking Derwent Reservoir. Plenty of play space for children alongside stream in sheltered valley.
10milesAllensford Country Park
Near Consett, Durham, DH89BA
Riverside site operated by Derwentside District Council. Woodland walk, plenty of space for children and refurbished play area featuring exciting play equipment.
10.7milesCausey Arch
near Stanley, County Durham, DH85SD
World's oldest surviving railway bridge built 1725-1926, standing 80 feet above a wooded gorge. Picnic area with replica 18th Century coal waggon.
12.6milesHousesteads Roman Fort
Haydon Bridge, Housesteads, Northumberland, NE476NN
One of Rome's most northerly outposts, the Wall was built around AD 122 when the Roman Empire was at its height. It remains amongst Britain's most impressive ruins.
12.8milesWallington House Walled Garden
, Cambo, Northumberland, NE614AR
Dating from 1688, the house was home to many generations of the Blackett and Trevelyan families, who all left their mark. The restrained Palladian exterior gives way to the magnificent rococo plasterwork of the interior, which houses fine ceramics, paintings, needlework and a collection of dolls' houses.
13.8milesTanfield Railway
Old Marley Hill, near Stanley, County Durham, NE165ET
World's oldest exisiting railway, originally opened in 1725. 3 mile steam passenger railway between Sunniside, Causey Arch and East Tanfield.
15.2milesBeamish North of England Open Air Museum
Beamish, County Durham, DH90RG
Britain’s Best Museum (Period Living & Traditional Homes ‘2005 Best of British Awards’ and ‘Living Museum of the Year 2004’ (Good Britain Guide), Beamish is one of the region’s leading tourist attractions. It vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and early 1900s.
15.7milesMuseum of Antiquities
Newcastle University, NE17RU
The Museum of Antiquities is the principal museum of archaeology in north east England. Its visitors are those who wish to know more about the history of the region, especially Hadrian's Wall and the Roman frontier.
15.7milesThe Weardale Railway
Weardale, County Durham, DL132YS
New attraction planned to open July 2004. Steam railway running 5 miles beside the River Wear between Wolsingham and Stanhope in the Durham Dales.
16.8milesKillhope The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Near Cowshill, Upper Weardale, DL131AR
Killhope winner of the Guardian's Family Friendly Award 2004 is a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction,' where you can discover the lives of Lead Mining families. As part of this discovery come and see 'Magnificent Minerals' a temporary exhibition extended for 2005.
17.5milesWeardale Museum and High House Chapel
Ireshopeburn, County Durham, DL131EZ
High Horse (founded 1760), one of only four chapels listed in Jenkins Englands Thousand Best Churches, is the world's oldest Methodist chapel still in continuous weekly use. Wesley preached here and the adjoinging small folk museum includes a Wesley room, 1870 Cottage room, local history and mineral displays.
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