There is so much to do in the beautiful Teesdale countryside for all the family, from stunning walks or exhilarating water sports to mouth-watering local meals. You can be sure to have an enjoyable time when you plan a day out in this stunning location. Below is a small selection of nearby places you can visit.
Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0PW
Home to jaw-dropping scenery, premier fishing and a fantastic circular walk, with an abundance of nature and wildlife to spot. Grassholme Reservoir is a very pretty place to relax at a picnic table, spend time with the family exploring the landscape or get involved in some fantastic outdoor sport and catch some fish.
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near Mickleton, Barnard Castle, Co Durham, DL12 0PW
This is a community sailing and water sports club and a registered charity situated at Grassholme Reservoir. They offer sailing and windsurfing both to members and to visitors, and there are options to sail on your own with your own boat, with a member or using one of the club’s boats.
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Cotherstone, Barnard Castle DL12 9PF
Traditional coaching in with a friendly and cosy atmosphere. Offering the best selection of local produce, an attractive selection of wines and comfortable rooms with spa baths, this is a great place to stop of for an hour or two or spend the night and have more time to explore the stunning countryside.
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A unique and magical visitor attraction under the dark skies of County Durham. Bringing you out of this world views of the universe, stars and spinning planets, spending an evening at Grassholme Observatory will be one of the best experiences you could have. With short sessions giving you fascinating information about the skies, onto opportunities to stargaze through large and small telescopes, you will leave enriched and enthralled!
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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.
