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Location
Grey's Well's location offers the opportunity of wonderful walking over public foot paths in rolling countryside and is six miles from Hamsterley Forest.
DIRECTIONS
From the War Memorial in Tow Law on the A68 take the B6297 road to Wolsingham (called Wolsingham Road ).
Grey's Well is one mile from the War Memorial on the left hand side. The road drops down out of Tow Law and passes water treatment works on the left. It then raises and levels with woodland and open fields on the left hand side before dropping down again. Progress slowly down this incline as our entrance is approx. 50m from the top of the hill on the left hand side.
There is a small sign for Grey's Well low down in the stone wall at the entrance. The farm house is two fields in from the main road along a farm track.
You will have missed our entrance if you drop down into the bottom of the valley and there are two houses on the right hand side. The next property on the left is New Row Farm Nurseries.
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Places to Visit in Durham
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| Durham Cathederal |
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The Chapter Office, The College,
Durham , DH1 3EH
T: (0191) 386 4266
F: (0191) 386 4267
W: http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
E: enquiries@durhamcathedral.co.uk |
Durham Cathedral is thought by many to be the finest example of Norman church architecture in England . Has the tombs of St Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. |
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| Raby Castle |
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Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham , DL2 3AH
T: (01833) 660202
F: (01833) 660169
W: http://www.rabycastle.com
E: admin@rabycastle.com |
The medieval castle, home of Lord Barnard's family since 1626, includes a 200-acre deer park , walled gardens, carriage collection, adventure playground, shop and tearoom. |
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| Diggerland |
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Riverside Industrial Estate,
Langley Park, Durham , DH7 9TT
T: 08700 344437
F: 09012 010300
W: http://www.diggerland.com
E: mail@diggerland.com |
An adventure park based on diggers where children of all ages can ride and drive diggers. A wonderful place for family fun. |
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| Houghall College |
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Houghall,
Durham , County Durham , DH1 3SG
T: (0191) 375 4700
F: (0191) 386 0419
W: http://www.edhcc.ac.uk
E: enquiry@edhcc.ac.uk |
Extensive gardens used as a horticultural training resource from Houghall College . Features include glasshouses, woodland garden and general display gardens. |
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| Durham Heritage Centre and Museum |
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Saint Mary-le-Bow, North Bailey,
Durham , County Durham , DH1 3ET
T: (0191) 384 5589 |
Museum of local history which tells the story of Durham from the 10thC to the present-day using displays, models and artefacts. Brass rubbing and shop. |
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| Durham Castle |
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Saint Mary-le-Bow, North Bailey,
Durham , County Durham , DH1 3ET
T: (0191) 384 5589 |
Castle founded in 1072, Norman chapel dating from 1080. Kitchens and great hall dated 1499 and 1284 respectively. Fine example of motte-and-bailey castle. |
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| Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum |
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Beamish, County Durham , DH9 0RG
T: (0191) 370 4000
F: (0191) 370 4001
W: http://www.beamish.org.uk
E: museum@beamish.org.uk |
Visit the town, colliery village, working farm, Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway, recreating life in the North East in the early 1800s and 1900s. |
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| Auckland Castle Deer Shelter |
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Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL14 7NP
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W: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk |
Home of the Bishop of Durham, earliest parts date from the 12thC. Staterooms and chapel open to visitors, 18thC deer shelter. |
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| Weardale Railway |
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Stanhope Station, Bondisle Way ,
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL13 2YS
T: 0845 6001348
W: http://www.weardale-railway.org.uk |
A steam (subject to availability) railway running for 8 miles between Wolsingham and Eastgate in beautiful Weardale within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty |
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| Hamsterley Trailblazers |
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Hamsterley Forest , Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL13 3NL
W: http://www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk
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The Trailblazers are a group of MTB enthusiasts with the common aim of making Hamsterley Forest a centre of excellence for mountain biking that attracts riders of all abilities. |
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| Hamsterley Forest |
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Forest Enterprise, Redford,
Hamsterley Forest , Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL13 3NL
T: (01388) 488312
F: (01388) 488581
W: http://www.forestry.gov.uk
E: robin.lofthouse@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
Hamsterley is a 5,000 acre mixed woodland open to the public all year. Facilities include a forest drive, woodland walks, cycle routes (hire available) and picnic areas. |
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| Bowlees Picnic Area and Visitor Centre |
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Picnic Area. Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle , County Durham , DL12 0XF
T: (0191) 383 3594
W: http://www.durham.gov.uk
E: rangers@durham.gov.uk
Visitor Centre. Bowlees, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle , County Durham , DL12 0XE
T: (01833) 622292
F: (01833) 622292
W: http://www.wildlifetrust.co.uk/durham/ |
The picnic area is in a sheltered side valley of Teesdale . There are 4 waterfalls in the site and more falls alongside a footpath to Gibsons Cave .
Visitor centre housed in a Methodist chapel. Natural history displays which include geology, landscape, archaeology, flora, vegetation and wildlife. |
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| Beamish Cottage Gardens |
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Plane Tree Farm,
Beamish Burn, Stanley , County Durham , DH9 0RL
T: (01207) 284142
F: (0191) 487 5340
W: http://www.beamishcottagegardens.co.uk
E: wardenplanetree@aol.com |
A hardy perennial nursery and wildlife garden in a beautiful location in the Beamish Valley . Advice on wildlife gardening. Hardy plant sales. |
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| High Force Waterfall |
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Forest-in-Teesdale,
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle , County Durham , DL12 0QG
T: (01833) 640209
F: (01833) 640963
W: http://www.rabycastle.com
E: teesdaleestate@rabycastle.com |
High Force is the most majestic of the waterfalls on the River Tees. The falls are only a short walk from a bus stop, car park and picnic area. |
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| Weardale Museum and High House Chapel |
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Ireshopeburn, Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL13 1EZ
T: (01388) 537417
W: http://www.weardalemuseum.co.uk |
High House Chapel is the oldest Methodist chapel in the world in continuous weekly use since 1760. Wesley room, period cottage, local history and collection of minerals. |
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| Killhope, The North of England Lead Mining Museum |
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Weardale,
Cowshill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL13 1AR
T: (01388) 537505
F: (01388) 537617
W: http://www.durham.gov.uk/killhope
E: killhope@durham.gov.uk |
'Quality Assured Visitor Attraction'. Most complete lead mining site in Great Britain . Mine Tours , hands on exhibitions, walks, shop and cafe. National Award Winning. |
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| Durham University Oriental Museum |
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Elvet Hill, (Off South Road ),
Durham , County Durham , DH1 3TH
T: (0191) 334 5694
F: (0191) 334 5694
W: http://www.dur.ac.uk/oriental.museum
E: oriental.museum@durham.ac.uk |
Exhibits on China , Japan , Ancient Egypt and the religions of Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Fully accessible with parking. |
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| Carricks Picnic Area |
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Edmundbyers,
Derwent Reservoir, Consett, County Durham , DH8 9NL
T: (0191) 383 3594
W: http://www.durham.gov.uk
E: rangers@durham.gov.uk |
Picnic area alongside the River Derwent near the head of the Derwent Reservoir. |
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| Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre |
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Durham Wildlife Trust,
Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL14 0AG
T: (01388) 488728
F: (01388) 488529
W: http://www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/durham/
E: durhamwt@cix.co.uk |
Forty-hectare nature reserve with nature trail, bird hides, observatory, woodland, ponds, meadow, lake and river. Visitor centre and coffee shop. |
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| Gaunless Valley Visitor Centre |
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The Stag's Head, The Slack,
Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL13 5HU
T: (01388) 690909
E: tourism@teesdale.gov.uk |
Visitor Centre celebrating over 600 years of an industrial community. |
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| Museum of Archaeology |
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The Old Fulling Mill, The Banks,
Durham , County Durham , DH1 3EB
T: (0191) 334 1823
F: (0191) 334 1824
W: http://www.dur.ac.uk/fulling.mill
E: fulling.mill@durham.ac.uk |
Exhibition on the archaeology of Durham City and County Durham with a variety of changing exhibitions and events. |
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| Sacred Journey |
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Millennium Place,
Durham , DH1 1WA
T: (0191) 332 4041
F: (0191) 332 4066
W: http://www.galadurham.co.uk
E: enquiries@galadurham.co.uk |
Sacred Journey is a spectacular tourist attraction charting Durham City 's history and the life and death of St Cuthbert. |
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| Harperley POW Camp |
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Fir Tree, Crook, County Durham , DL15 8DX
T: (01388) 767098
F: (01388) 768713
W: http://www.powcamp.com
E: info@powcamp.com |
Harperley POW camp is a modern history museum including a 1940s tearoom, farm shop, garden centre, children's play area and 34 pitch touring caravan site. |
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| Bowes Castle |
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Bowes, Barnard Castle , County Durham , DL12 9HP
T: (01661) 831368
W: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk |
Three-storey high stone keep, dating from 1170 and set within the earthworks of a Roman fort. |
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| The Bowes Museum |
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Newgate,
Barnard Castle , County Durham , DL12 8NP
T: (01833) 690606
F: (01833) 637163
W: http://www.bowesmuseum.org.uk
E: info@bowesmuseum.org.uk |
World class visitor attraction and centre for major exhibitions. Outstanding collection of art, ceramics and textiles. |
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| University of Durham Botanical Garden |
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Hollingside Lane ,
Durham , County Durham , DH1 3TN
T: (0191) 334 5521
F: (0191) 334 6477
W: http://www.dur.ac.uk/~deb0www/dubg/bghomeap.html |
Botanic garden set in countryside and mature woodland. Plants from North America, Himalayas and China as well as rainforest and desert plants. Mediterranean conservatory. |
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| Crook Hall and Gardens |
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Sidegate,
Durham , County Durham , DH1 5SZ
T: (0191) 384 8028
F: (0191) 386 4521
W: http://www.crookhallgardens.co.uk
E: info@kbacrookhall.co.uk |
Medieval hall with Jacobean drawing-room, turret and gallery, set in 4 acres of gardens, 2 walled gardens, a maze, a silver and white garden and Shakespeare garden. |
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| Locomotion The National Railway Museum at Shildon |
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Shildon, County Durham , DL4 1PQ
T: (01388) 772000
F: (01388) 777999
W: http://www.sedgefield.gov.uk/locomotion/ |
Locomotion, the National Railway Museum . Free admission. View over 60 vehicles and the children's play area and interactive displays. Retail and catering available. |
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| Bishop Auckland Discovery Centre |
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Grosvenor House, 29 Market Place ,
Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL14 7NP
T: (01388) 662666
F: (01388) 661941
E: west.durham@groundwork.org.uk |
Exhibition space raising awareness and interpreting arts and history. Regular changing exhibition programme and permanent displays about the history of Bishop Auckland. |
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| Escomb Saxon Church |
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Escomb,
Bishop Auckland, County Durham , DL14 7ST
T: (01388) 662265
W: http://www.escombsaxonchurch.com |
The Saxon church at Escomb is one of the finest in England . It dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. For guided tours please ring in advance. |
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| Durham Light Infantry Museum and Durham Art Gallery |
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Aykley Heads,
Durham , County Durham , DH1 5TU
T: (0191) 384 2214
F: (0191) 386 1770
W: http://www.durham.gov.uk/dli
E: dli@durham.gov.uk
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Museum tells the 200-year story of Durham 's famous Regiment. Art Gallery has changing exhibition programme. Please ring for free exhibition and events brochure. |
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