Alston Attractions

Blanchland Abbey in the town of Blanchland, in the county of Northumberland
The Abbey in the village was constructed in 1163.
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Brougham Castle in the town of Penrith, in the county of Cumbria
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Carlisle Castle in the town of Carlisle, in the county of Cumbria
Set in the scenic surroundings on the northern outskirts of Carlisle, the castle built by William Rufus in the late 11th century...
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Carlisle Cathedral in the town of Carlisle, in the county of Cumbria
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Carrawburgh Roman Fort (Brocolitia) in the town of Chollerford, in the county of Northumberland
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Chesters Roman Fort (Cilvrnvm) in the town of Chollerford, in the county of Northumberland
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Dalemain House & Gardens in the town of Penrith, in the county of Cumbria
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Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort in the town of Bardon Mill, in the county of Northumberland
Wild and evocative remains of the Roman Empire's most northerly defences, with panoramic views. Roman barracks and some of the...
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Hexham Abbey in the town of Hexham, in the county of Northumberland
Hexham Abbey is a refoundation of a church which stood on this spot in the year 675, it survived until 821, later the town was...
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High Force in the town of Forest-in-Teesdale, in the county of County Durham
This is the Tees most spectacular offering, it is also England's highest waterfall. The best time to see High Force is just...
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Killhope Lead Mining Museum in the town of Cowshill, in the county of County Durham
Killhope Lead Mining Museum keeps alive the counties lead mining traditions. This is a fully restored site of a working mine...
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Langley Castle in the town of Haydon Bridge, in the county of Northumberland
Built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III, the castle has retained its architectural integrity and is regarded as one of the...
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Long Meg & her Daughters in the town of Little Salkeld, in the county of Cumbria
The 12 foot high mass of sandstone known as Long Meg can be found close to a circle of smaller "daughter" stones in a spectacular...
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Lowther Castle in the town of Lowther, in the county of Cumbria
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Penrith Castle in the town of Penrith, in the county of Cumbria
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Pow Hill Country Park in the town of Blanchland, in the county of Northumberland
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Talkin Tarn Country Park in the town of Brampton, in the county of Cumbria
This lovely country park occupies a magical landscape close to the historic market town of Brampton. The icy waters forming the...
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Tyne Green Country Park in the town of Hexham, in the county of Northumberland
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Weardale in the town of Stanhope, in the county of County Durham
This lovely scenic valley lies between the town of Bishop Auckland, seat of princes of the church and the charming market town of...
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Whinfell Forest in the town of Penrith, in the county of Cumbria
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