Swinkly Cottage, Things To Do

These links are to few of the many attractions which are within an easy distance from 'Swinkly Cottage' in Eggleston...

Durham Castle & Cathedral, Durham City
A magnificent Norman cathedral founded in 1093, it is the shrine of St. Cuthbert and a focus of Christian worship on the Diocese of Durham.
Tel: (0191) 3864266 | www.durhamcathedral.co.uk | enquiries@durhamcathedral.co.uk

Escomb Church, Near Bishop Auckland
Newly restored Saxon church dating from 7th Century and built of stone from Binchester Roman Fort. One of the finest examples of Early Christian architecture in Northern Europe.
Tel:(01388)662265

Beamish Open Air Museum,Beamish
As one of Britain's leading tourist attractions 'Beamish Open Air Museum' aims to recreate life in the North of England in the early 1800's and 1900's.
Tel:(01207) 231811 | www.beamish.org.uk | museum@beamish.org.uk

Bowes Museum,Barnard Castle
A french-style chateau houses one of Britain's finest museums right here in Teesdale. It's collections include;french paintings, furniture, ceramics, and textiles.
Tel: (01833) 690606 | www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk

Hamsterley Forest
A 5,000 acre forest which has beautiful forest & riverside walks as well as facilities for cycling, ponytrekking and an adventure play area.
Tel:(01388) 488312

Raby Castle, Staindrop
Home of Lord Barnard's family for over 370 years, Raby is one of the country's most impressive medieval castles.
Tel: (01833) 660202 | www.rabycastle.com | rabyestate@rabycastle.com

Hall Hill Open Family Farm, Lanchester
A farm set in attractive countryside; gives children the opportunity to see and touch animals at close quarters.
Tel:(01388) 730300 | www.hallhillfarm.co.uk

Killhope (Lead Mining Centre etc.), Upper Weardale
This brilliant 'hands on' family attraction explores the life of North Pennine Lead Mining Families.
Tel: (01388) 537505 | www.killhope.org.uk | killhope@durham.gov.uk

Swinkly Cottage, Eggleston

Things To Do