Weardale, in County Durham, has been designated an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is historically most closely
associated with the Prince Bishops who organised 'The Bishops
Great Chases'. The 'Chase' was a hunting extravaganza, surrounded
by pomp and pageantry, where all the folk of Weardale were
expected to provide food, wine, beer and hounds for the huntsmen
led by the Prince Bishops.
Weardale is famous for lead mining, notably Killhope lead
mine, and also for a unique form of marble founded near the
village of Frosterley. Frosterley Marble can be found in churches
throughout the world. Decorative Frosterley Marble can be
found in Durham Cathedral.
Weardale is the perfect 'Gateway to the North Pennines and
the Lake District', it is rich in culture and steeped in industrial,
social and Christian heritage. Weardale is England's 'Secret
Garden', full of hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.
Nearby Attractions include: 'Railway Walks in County Durham'
(where you can explore old railway lines), the Thomas Lipton
Trophy at West Auckland Working Men's Club - awarded to West
Auckland for winning the first ever World Cup in 1910, Hamsterley
Forest, the famous Beamish Open Air Museum, Weaver's Forge
Cottage and the historic city of Durham.
The Ideal location for picnics, cycling, walking, fishing,
pony trekking and bird watching.
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