Stanhope, County Durham - 22nd February, 2012
Stanhope (pronounced in the regional dialect Stanup or Stan'ope) is a small market town in County Durham, in England. It is situated on the River Wear between Eastgate and Frosterley on the north east side of Weardale. The A689 trans-Pennine road meets the B6278 road from Barnard Castle to Shotley Bridge here.
The civil parish of Stanhope has a population of 4,519 in 2001, and also includes Rookhope, Westgate, St John's Chapel, Ireshopeburn, Wearhead, Cowshill, Cornriggs, Eastgate, Frosterley all on the A689 road, along with Crawleyside, Hill End and White Kirkley. The parish was formerly much larger, with an area of 221 km². It shares some land in common with the neighbouring Wolsingham civil parish.
Stanhope is surrounded by moorland in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - the second largest of the current 40 AONBs in England and Wales.
Stanhope is also the current terminus of the Weardale Railway. However Trains do no longer run regularly to Frosterley and Wolsingham because of lack of income. Features of interest include a petrified tree stump in the churchyard, the Durham Dales Centre which incorporates a tea room, tourist information and craft shops, a ford with stepping stones for pedestrians, the eighteenth century Stanhope Castle in the centre of the town stands on the possible site of a medieval castle.
This video features views around the Town Centre including the Durham Dales Centre, Castle, petrified tree stump, church building and cemetery, the river Wear and the railway lines of the Weardale Railway.
Durham Dales Driving - Edmundbyers to Stanhope
Durham Dales Centre - Offices, Kitchen, Gift Shops, Gardens - Your Gateway to Weardale
The Durham Dales Centre is located in the picturesque town of Stanhope in Weardale .
Offering fantastic place with lots to offer including spacious, bright business offices, and retails space, gift shops, delicious food at the Durham Dales Kitchen, stunning surroundings in the gardens.
To find out more visit our website
Pack Horse Inn - Stanhope Weardale Durham MotorBike Rider Magazine Biker Friendly Inn Durham Dales
Pack House Stanhope Weardale County Durham MotorBike Biker Friendly Inn Durham Dales
tanhope is well known as the centre of Weardale, with its picturesque walks and historic buildings. Stanhope has something for everyone.
The Pack Horse Inn in the summer is a wash with bikers
A Family friendly pub with a ‘sun trap’ of a beer garden.
Sarah and Colin, took over in May 2012, we are keen to keep a biker - friendly stop off, offering traditional bar meals, with real ales available during season times.
A Warm and Friendly welcome always awaits you.
In winter months the cosy open fire and multi fuel stove in the bar areas make this a perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying a friendly drink..
Comfortable and competitively priced rooms.
A Hearty Full English breakfast.
Continental breakfast available for early departures.
Stanhope Railway Journey (almost)
Unfortunately we never experienced the train journey but we had a lovely day in Stanhope, County Durham
The plan was to take a trip on the Stanhope to Witton-le-Wear railway, however, a little lack of organisation and planning led us to having a lovely day in Stanhope instead. We visited the ford across the River Wear, then we had our picnic on the fells and then onto the Durham Dales Centre. We never got to do the train journey, but we visited the station at least, and it’s the thought that counts, or so I am told.
Stanhope Railway Station
Durham Dales Centre
Jenny Bell Ceramics
Richmond Castle Clog Dancers
(sorry no link)
Ashes Quarry - Stanhope
Ashes Quarry in Stanhope, Co. Durham.
Ashes is an old Limestone quarry in the Durham Dales.
Stanhope weardale found a cave
Exploring a cave we found near Stanhope
Stanhope Moors Drive
Still plenty of snow in places like these, we eagerly await Spring to begin in England. In the summer these moors are chock-full of sheep.
Location: Stanhope Moors, Weardale, County Durham, North-East England.
Car: 1997 Toyota RAV4 2.0
Music: Ed Harrison - Nimbus
Camera: Generic ebay Chinese 720p DVR dual-camera set-up.
Leekworth Caravan Camping Park Middleton In Teesdale Durham Dales County Durham Barnard Castle
Check our availability right here -
Leekworth Caravan & Camping Park (now with WiFi supplied by Camping Connect), offers superb caravan & camping facilities plus, a new facility, a stone built self-catering Shepherds Cottage and a new facility the Stargazer Lotus Belle Tent.
Leekworth caravan & camping park is situated on the outskirts of the historic market village of Middleton in Teesdale, and very close to Barnard Castle. The stunning natural beauty of the North Pennines surrounds our site and is set on the banks of the river Tees.
The famous Teesdale Way cuts alongside the site joining onto the Pennine Way and Middleton village centre, with its country shops and cafes, is only a 10 minute walk away.
With fantastic facilities on site including 1000 meters of free fishing on the River Tees, (you must have a rod licence) and the surrounding area offering miles and miles of footpaths to explore the glorious countryside, museums, garden, attractions and so much more, we are confident that your stay will be one to remember.
We now have an adult only section with limited pitches available, you have to be quick to book these.
We do a lot of amazing things here at Leekworth Self Catering Shepherds Cottage on Leekworth Caravan and Camping Site in Teesdale, all managed and maintained by the Brough family. Robin, the owner, who was born and raised in Middleton In Teesdale is helped by his Mam Liz, and his Nana Lorna, all of whom have immense pride in their work to help you have an amazing time. Nothing is too much trouble for this family team, who strive to bring you the best stone built cottage in the whole of County Durham.
The Leekworth Caravan & Camping Park has electric hook-up hardstand pitches and caters for caravans, motorhomes, and tents. We also offer seasonal pitches, pitch and store and winter storage. We have a newly built reception/shop and the newly built shower and toilet block has underfloor heating throughout.
We have a strict no noise policy after 10.30pm.
Due to the narrow entry lane, arrival is strictly no earlier than 1.30pm.
Arrival is from 1.30pm – 8.00pm Sunday to Thursday and 1.30pm – 9.00pm Friday and Saturday.
Departure is no later than 12 noon.
DURHAM, NORTH EAST ENGLAND
SCENES AROUND DURHAM IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND
RoyalTeas - Stanhope, County Durham
To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee Anita Atkinson and Christine Dodd opened RoyalTeas in Stanhope.
North Pennines Driving - Stanhope to Alston via Middleton-in-Teesdale (Part 1)
Durham County Council: Stanhope DurhamTalk
Durham Talk gives you face-to-face contact with us and our partners through a video link. You can go to your nearest Durham Talk centre to use the video link and get in touch with us. This video shows how Durham Talk helps customers at Stanhope.
Great Things to do in Weardale
A taster of some of the many attractions in Weardale - Breath-taking, with room to breathe.
Filmed by students of New College Durham;
Background music by Fools Gold from County Durham
This is wild... this is Weardale Adventure Centre
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A definite 'must-visit' this summer!
To find out more visit thisisdurham.com/outdoors
#thisiswild #thisisdurham
Dancing in Weardale, England
Wolsingham one time before
The war years
John Pascoe Fawkner: The Australian Media Hall of Fame
Fawkner published the first newspaper in Victoria, the Melbourne Advertiser, on 1 January, 1838. The first nine editions were hand-written and distributed at Melbourne’s first pub, also established by this pioneer settler from England via Tasmania. The Advertiser eventually became part of The Argus, which was published until 1957. Fawkner also established the Launceston Advertiser and the Geelong Advertiser, the oldest surviving paper in Victoria.
To learn more about other Hall of Fame inductees, go to melbournepressclub.com
Mavic Pro Drone of Leekworth Caravan Camping Park Middleton In Teesdale Durham Dales
Leekworth Caravan & Camping Park (now with WiFi supplied by Camping Connect), offers superb caravan & camping facilities plus, a new facility, a stone built self-catering Shepherds Cottage.
Leekworth caravan & camping park is situated on the outskirts of the historic market village of Middleton in Teesdale, and very close to Barnard Castle. The stunning natural beauty of the North Pennines surrounds our site and is set on the banks of the river Tees.
The famous Teesdale Way cuts alongside the site joining onto the Pennine Way and Middleton village centre, with its country shops and cafes, is only a 10 minute walk away.
With fantastic facilities on site including 1000 meters of free fishing on the River Tees, (you must have a rod licence) and the surrounding area offering miles and miles of footpaths to explore the glorious countryside, museums, garden, attractions and so much more, we are confident that your stay will be one to remember.
We now have an adult only section with only 6 pitches available, you have to be quick to book these.
The Leekworth Caravan & Camping Park has a self-catering stone built Shepherds Cottage, 27 electric hook up pitches and 10 hard standing pitches. We cater for caravans, motorhomes and tents. We also offer seasonal pitches, pitch and store and winter storage. We have a newly built reception/shop and the newly built shower and toilet block has underfloor heating throughout.