After a visit enjoying a days fishing and taking in the breathtaking views, there are lots of other fun local places to visit near to Whittle Dene. Below is a small selection of places you can visit for exploring, water sports and food and drinks.
Edmundbyers, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 9TT
Derwent Waterside Park is a haven for nature enthusiasts, anglers and families who just want to spend some time together. A day here gives you lots to discover, from walking and cycling to playing in the play park or kicking around a football, you will struggle to hear the kids say ‘i’m bored’! You can also treat yourself to a pretty home trinket from the shop or a nice bit of cake to indulge in the cafe.
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Horsley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 0NS
Originally a farmhouse, then converted to an Inn, this stunning little white pub in the middle of Horsley Village is a treat to visit. With a warm and friendly atmosphere and magnificent views of the Tyne Valley from inside and out on the patio, this is a beautiful spot to take some time out or have a refreshing drink or lunch.
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Horsley, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE18 0LH
Hop on to the Hadrian’s Wall Trail, which passes along the southern edge reservoir, and visit the bird hide that overlooks the northern reservoir for a chance to view some sand martins, swallows, swifts, curlew, dunlin and even osprey in this pretty nature reserve.
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Visit one of our Waterside Parks and enter an imaginative world where boredom doesn’t exist. These are places where family fun is paramount and where lasting memories are made.
