Things to do and places to visit
Distance: Approx 13 miles
History comes alive at this spacious museum next to the superb Walltown Crags section of Hadrian's Wall. The museum has reconstructions, life sized figures, Roman objects, films and much more. Soar with the eagle over Hadrian's Wall in the 18 minute Eagles Eye film, featuring a stunning virtually reconstructed return flight to see how Hadrian's Wall, its forts and mile castles may have looked in Roman times.
http://www.vindolanda.com/
Eden Ostrich World
Distance:
Approx 12 miles
Eden Ostrich World is an award-winning attraction set in the scenic village
of Langwathby, 5 miles east of Penrith. It's a working farm with a difference
and hosts many animals with rare breeds of cattle, sheep and pigs.
Thortergill Waterfall Walk
Distance:
Approx 2 miles
Traditional tearooms with large choice of teas, coffees and home-made
food. Traditional working Blacksmiths forge and shop. Delightful waterfalls
walk.
http://www.thortergillforge.co.uk/
Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre
Distance:
Approx 4 miles
A museum dedicated to both showing and telling the story of mineral minimg
past of the North Pennines. Prepare to launch on a voyage of discovery
at Nenthead Mines, learning more about the people, places, tools, lifestyle
and legacy of the mining industry that at one time completely dominated
the local landscape.
http://www.npht.com/
South Tynedale Railway
Distance:
Approx 1 mile
Enjoy a leisurely ride through the beautiful south Tyne valley. The trains
are hauled by preserved steam and diesel engines from Britain and abroad.
http://www.strps.org.uk/
Allenheads Heritage Centre
Distance:
Approx 8 miles
Set in the centre of village, at heart of North Pennines this community-owned
heritage centre depicts the lead-mining past of the village of Allenheads.
You should see the important Armstrong water engine, the evidence of lead-mining
past around the centre of the village. Visit the restored blacksmith's
shop and displays and walk round the nature trail and back to the Hemmel
cafe, the pub or riverside picnic area.
Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum
Distance:
Approx 15 miles
"Killhope is accredited as a 'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction'
where visitors can discover the lives of Victorian Lead Mining families.
Park Level mine is a real adventure. Equipped with hard hat, lamp and
wellies, you are guided down the original tunnel. On the surface, dress
up in Victorian style clothes and work as a washer boy. See the North
of England's largest working water wheel, meander through woodland walks.
Pennine Jewels and Spar Box exhibitions, shops and cafe, enhance your
day out in the country.
http://www.killhope.org.uk/
The Watermill at Little Salkeld
Distance:
Approx 11 miles
The Watermill at Little Salkeld
Historic watermill with organic tearoom, millshop and mill tours in a
quiet beckside setting. Adult and children's baking and cooking courses.
http://www.organicmill.co.uk/
Birdoswald Roman Fort
Distance:
Approx 15 miles
Spanning 2000 years of history this fort is beside excellent stretches
of Hadrian's Wall. Good interpretation of Roman History.
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/
High Force Waterfall
Distance: Approx 14 miles
High Force
High Force is the most majestic of the waterfalls on the River Tees. The
falls are only a short walk from a bus stop, car park and picnic area.
http://www.rabycastle.com/high_force.htm