Attractions
The area has a variety of visitor attractions offering fantastic days out in the stunning scenery of the North Pennines AONB and European Geopark
Discover
Discover the area's lead mining heritage at Killhope Museum, at the Nenthead Heritage Centre and in the Weardale Museum. Wonder at the geological marvel that is High Force and take a ride on the Weardale Railway or the South Tynedale Railway.
Explore
Explore Hamsterley Forest, visit the Forge at Thortergill and relax awhile in the Garden Station or Eggleston Hall Gardens.
Abounds
The North Pennines abounds in natural and historical attractions – this section helps you to discover what they've got to offer and will open your eyes to what makes the wider AONB and European Geopark so special.
The attractions
Bowlees Visitor Centre (Teesdale)
Durham Dales Centre (Weardale)
Eggleston Hall Gardens (Teesdale)
The Garden Station (South Tyne Valley and the Allen Valleys)
Geltsdale RSPB Nature Reserve (Alston Moor and East Fellside)
Harehope Quarry Project (Weardale)
High Force Waterfall (Teesdale)
The Hub Museum (Alston Moor and East Fellside)
Killhope - the North of England Lead Mining Museum (Weardale)
Moor House-Upper Teesdale National Nature Reserve
Newbiggin Methodist Chapel (Teesdale)
Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre (Alston Moor and East Fellside)
South Tynedale Railway (Alston Moor and East Fellside)
Weardale Museum and High House Chapel (Weardale)