The Weardale Museum: small independent folk museum which was established by volunteers in 1985 Though entirely voluntary the museum operates to the highest standards and contains the Weardale Tapestry. The museum is located about 3 mile from Stanhope in Westgate.
Durham Dales Centre: tourist information centre, pleasant tearoom, and craft shops in Stanhope, a short walk from the cottage with helpful staff
Bowes Museum: magnificent fine art museum in Barnard Castle, building is in the style of a French chateau
You can get free entry into this museum as one of the Tesco Clubcard Deals: Days Out.
Killhope Lead Mine: award winning museum/lead mine in Weardale, approximately 11 miles from the cottage
Weardale Railway: restored railway with trains between Stanhope and Wolsingham at weekends, about half a mile from the cottage. The train line connects with the main line at Bishop Auckland,
Weardale Open Air Swimming Pool
Heated open air swimming pool in Stanhope open late May- September seven days a week, about half a mile from the cottage
General Information
www.northpennines.org.uk: Information, particularly environmental and ecological about the North Pennines, an area of outstanding Natural Beauty
www.visitcountydurham.com:Plenty of general information about County Durham
www.durhamdales.co.uk:More information about the Dales, places to see, places to eat