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 Middleton-in-Teesdale
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Middleton-in-Teesdale,
situated on the Pennine Way, lies 9 miles from the impressive
High Force waterfall.
The small
market town began to develop in the early 19th century when
the London Lead Company transferred its northern headquarters
here from Blanchland in Northumberland.
Much
of the Victorian architecture from its days as a prosperous
company town can still be seen including Middleton House,
the former headquarters of the company.
A drinking
fountain, at the centre of the green, celebrates the history
of this lead mining centre.
Today
Middleton-in-Teesdale has lots of interesting shops and places
to eat.
A regular
cattle and sheep market is held on the south side of the River
Tees, with special sales of Swaydale rams attracting buyers
from a wide area.
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What
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Middleton-in-Teesdale Tourist Attractions
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 Newbiggin Methodist Chapel Newbiggin-in-Teesdale near, Middleton-in-Teesdale DL12 0TY |
Possibilly the oldest Methodist chapel in continuous use, since 1759. Tiered seating, a pipe organ and pot-bellied stove. In the 1700s the chapel was visited by John Wesley. Display of Primitive Methodist material and information on local history.
Tel: 01325 730985 Open: Wed afternoon May Bank Holiday-August Bank Holiday, 14:00-16:00 A key is available at other times (list of key holders on chapel door) Location Map |
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Eggleston Hall Gardens Eggleston near, Barnard Castle DL12 0AG |
The "Secret Garden of the North", a 4.5 acre garden full of interest, with borders, vegetable garden, winding paths, walls, a stream and fell views. Tranquil garden set around a 16th century graveyard. The gardens specialise in rare and unusual plants. Garden shop.
Open: Daily 10:00-17:00 (closed 25 Dec)  Location Map |
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Egglestone Abbey Egglestone near, Barnard Castle |
North of Barnard Castle on minor road off the B6277. Set above a dramatic bend on the River Tees, a mile south of Barnard Castle, stand the remains of a 12th century abbey built by Premonstratensians or 'White Cannons', But dissolved by Henry VIII in 1540. The ruins include the 13th century church and living quarters. Beside the abbey are the remains of a medieval pack horse bridge.
Open: Open to the public at any reasonable time. Location Map |
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Killhope - The North of England Lead Mining Museum Upper Weardale, Cowshill, Stanhope DL13 1AR |
A fully restored 19th century lead mine in the North Pennines which illustrates the lives of the Victorian miners and their families.Visitors can dress up in Victorian style costumes and work as washer boys to find lead ore. The mine is an adventure and you can don hard hats, cap lamps and wellingtons to go along the original tunnel on the mine tour. Pennine Jewel & Spar Box exhibitions, Woodland Walk. Working waterwheel. Visitor centre with shop and cafe.
Tel: 01388 537505 Open: Apr-Oct: 10;30-17:00 Location Map |
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Bowlees Picnic Area and Visitor Centre Newbiggin, Middleton-in-Teesdale |
3 miles NW of Middleton-in-Teesdale, on B6277, the picnic area features small waterfalls. A nature trail leads to Summerhill Force, where the stream cascades over limestone. Old Limestone Quarry now recolonised by trees and wildflowers. Low Force waterfalls - 15 minutes walk - and High Force, the largest waterfall in England - an hour by foot. The Visitor Centre ( admission charge )in a 19th century Methodist chapel details the natural history,geology and heritage of the area, cafe,shop.
Tel: Visitor Centre: 01833 622292 Open: Apr-Oct: 10:30-17:00 daily; Nov- Mar weekends 10:30-16:30 Location Map |
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High Force Waterfall Forest-in-Teesdale, Middleton-in-Teesdale |
High Force, the most majestic cascade on the River Tees, is England's largest waterfall. Here the River Tees spectacularly drops 21m into a plunge pool below. From the car park, walk along a pretty woodland path to the waterfall a third of mile away. Picnic area and gift shop. High Force is part of the Raby Estate, Raby Castle is located 20 miles further east at Staindrop.
Tel: 01833 640209 Open: Open daily Location Map |
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Where
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Middleton-in-Teesdale DLZ 0RJ
Situated in the very centre on Middleton-in-Teesdale.
The apartment enjoys views of the village to the front, whilst the grandeur of the Pennines seem almost within reach at the rear.
The newly created apartment has been finished to ... Sleeps 4
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Around
The Middleton-in-Teesdale Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Barnard Castle (8.73 miles) Crook (14.84 miles) Kirkby Stephen (14.97 miles) Blanchland (15.33 miles) Consett (18.66 miles) Alston (19.13 miles) Richmond (20.79 miles) |
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