Wolsingham Local Attractions
Wolsingham, often referred to as The Gateway to the Dales, is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty about 20 miles South-west of Tyneside, and 15 miles west of Durham City on the A689. A place of historic and scenic interest; a conservation area surrounded by superb open countryside.
The Durham Dales and North Pennines are easily accessible whilst a network of public footpaths, cycle and bridal ways weave through the surrounding fields and countryside following the banks of the Waskerley and the River Wear. Many of these routes are easy to pick up and follow circular routes through local farms and follow up over the rolling hills taking in the beautiful scenery from the fells of both sides of the valley. Weardale provides the setting for a full range of outdoor leisure and country pursuits. An excellent area for walking and cycle hire is locally available.
You may want to visit www.wolsingham.net for more information and a gallery of pictures.
Despite its peaceful rural location the main regional centres are well within commuting distance:
Durham City, World Heritage Site - 16 miles
Newcastle Upon Tyne - 26 miles
The Metro Centre, Gateshead - 23 miles
The Lake District, North Yorkshire Dales, Teesdale, Northumberland and the coast are all within easy reach and well worth visiting.
 TheWolsingham Agricultural Show
This annual show is run by the Wolsingham and Wear Valley Agricultural Society. Agriculture and manufacturing have always been the life blood of Wolsingham.
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Other Local Attractions
 Raby Castle - One of England's Finest Mediaeval Castles
Built by the mighty Nevill family in the 14th Century, Raby remained in the Nevill family until 1569 when after the failure of the Rising of the North, the Castle and its lands were forfeited to the Crown. In 1626, Sir Henry Vane the Elder purchased Raby and the Castle has remained in the Vane family ever since.
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 The Beamish Museum
Beamish is a world famous museum telling the story of the people of North East England during the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods. Beamish stands in 300 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside. Most of the houses, shops and other buildings you see here have been brought to Beamish, rebuilt and furnished as they once were. Some, such as Home Farm, Pockerley Old Hall and the drift mine were here already.
You won't find objects displayed in glass cases at Beamish, you'll see them in their original context. What's more, you will meet our costumed staff who are proud of their heritage and happy to share their knowledge with visitors.
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The Bowes Museum
The Bowes Museum is a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts.
The diverse collection spans three floors of the magnificent building and contains items too numerous to list. The Bowes Museum, has received Designated status from the government in recognition of the outstanding collection.
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 The Killhope Wheel and Lead Mining Museum
The Killhope Wheel is part of a reconstructed 19th century lead mine located in the upper dale. The mine and its workings are now a museum that showcases the industry that dominated dales life for many centuries.
The lead mining industry of the North Pennines has left a rich legacy of industrial archaeology. This heritage is of national importance, and a number of mining sites and remains have been designated by English Heritage as scheduled ancient monuments.
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