Local
Walks
There are many
popular walks passing through Shincliffe village. One
of the most popular is the Durham City and Houghall Discovery
Trail which follows the route of the River Wear from Shincliffe
through mainly open country into Durham city centre and
then back along the other side of the river. Ask
at reception for more information.
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Durham
City Centre (1.5 miles)
Visit the
historic Durham Cathedral and Castle or wander around the
the old cobbled streets.
http://www.durhamtourism.co.uk/
http://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
http://www.durhamcastle.com
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Durham
Botanic Garden (2 miles)
Set in 18 acres of mature woodland and
containing tropical house, cactus house, butterflies
and insects, plant sales.
http://www.dur.ac.uk/botanic.garden/
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Hamsterley
Forest (19 miles)
5,000 acres of Forestry Commission woodland
with marked walks, cycle routes, picnic areas, and
a forest drive. There is a visitor centre/forest
shop, tea room, and cycle hire in the forest.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/
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MetroCentre
(19 miles)
If the weather
is not so good why not spend the day visiting one of Europe's
largest indoor shopping centres. As well as hosting
all of the usual high street names it also has themed shopping
areas, a cinema, a bowling alley, and even an indoor theme
park with roller coaster!
http://www.metrocentre-gateshead.co.uk/
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Raby
Castle (20 miles)
One of the most impressive English medieval
castles. Build in the 14th century and home to
Lord Barnard's family since 1626.
http://www.rabycastle.com
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Barnard
Castle (25 miles)
Historic market town build around the
12th century castle
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/ConProperty.115
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Bowes
Museum (25 miles)
Magnificent French-style château set
in 21 acres (8.5ha) of parkland with parterre garden.
Opened in 1892, this purpose built museum contains
one of the country's greatest private collections of
fine and decorative art and runs an exciting programme
of major exhibitions throughout the year.
http://www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk/
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Killhope
Lead Mine Museum (40 miles)
Museum commemorating the lead mine industry
of Weardale. Restoration of the mine started in 1980
and continues today.
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