Tim And Julie's Guidebook
Historical interest
Auckland castle has the largest private chapel in Europe, as well as two museums and an amazing cafe. The castle is surrounded by free entry deer park and deer house.
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Auckland Castle
Market PlaceAuckland castle has the largest private chapel in Europe, as well as two museums and an amazing cafe. The castle is surrounded by free entry deer park and deer house.
Auckland Castle has the largest private chapel in Europe
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Auckland Castle
Market PlaceAuckland Castle has the largest private chapel in Europe
Beamish is a great place to visit and only a 30 minute drive from Fairbeck.
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Beamish, iMuziyam Wamkelekileyo WaseNtshonalanga
Beamish is a great place to visit and only a 30 minute drive from Fairbeck.
This is where the worlds railways began only a 7 minute drive.
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Locomotion
This is where the worlds railways began only a 7 minute drive.
Durham is a beautiful city with a cathedral that is 900 years old. Built on the site of Saint Cuthbert’s tomb. Well worth a visit.
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Durham Cathedral
Durham is a beautiful city with a cathedral that is 900 years old. Built on the site of Saint Cuthbert’s tomb. Well worth a visit.
The castle is a Norman castle in Durham city, it is open only through guided tours. Well worth a visit.
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Durham Castle
The castle is a Norman castle in Durham city, it is open only through guided tours. Well worth a visit.
Sightseeing
Bowed museum is approximately 30 minutes drive from Fairbeck. It is a hidden treasure built in the 19 th century. It has different exhibitions on throughout the year and has a cafe.
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I-Bowes Museum
NewgateBowed museum is approximately 30 minutes drive from Fairbeck. It is a hidden treasure built in the 19 th century. It has different exhibitions on throughout the year and has a cafe.
It is a contemporary structure designed by Anthony Gormley completed in 1998. An ideal stop off on the way to the Gateshead metro centre ( shopping outlet).
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I-angel of the North
Durham RoadIt is a contemporary structure designed by Anthony Gormley completed in 1998. An ideal stop off on the way to the Gateshead metro centre ( shopping outlet).
The Durham university botanical garden is set in 25 acres of nature woodland. Lovely gardens with a shop and tea shop.
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Botanic Garden
South RoadThe Durham university botanical garden is set in 25 acres of nature woodland. Lovely gardens with a shop and tea shop.
You can enjoy walks and trails in the 18th Century walled garden and 200 acre deer park.
The castle itself is one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. Built in the 14 th Century it is well worth a visit.
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Raby Castle
You can enjoy walks and trails in the 18th Century walled garden and 200 acre deer park.
The castle itself is one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England. Built in the 14 th Century it is well worth a visit.
High force is a dramatic and spectacular natural waterfall with nearby walks.
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Amathunjwa kaHigh Force
Alston RoadHigh force is a dramatic and spectacular natural waterfall with nearby walks.
Food scene
The County
13 The GreenOnly a 7 minute drive with excellent food and great reviews.
Bengal Lounge
An award winning Indian restaurant in Newton Aycliffe only a 5 minute drive.
For a special treat try this beautiful restaurant with excellent food. Approximately 15 mins drive.
Kings Arms
Glebe RoadFor a special treat try this beautiful restaurant with excellent food. Approximately 15 mins drive.
A pub inside a real ale brewery that promises a wide range of beer, good grub and a warm welcome.
Steam Machine Brewery
26 Northfield WayA pub inside a real ale brewery that promises a wide range of beer, good grub and a warm welcome.