Barnard Castle, County DurhamThe Bowes MuseumRokeby ParkCotherstone CastleDeepdaleTeesdaleRaby Castle
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Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 7,040 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 30 forts & heritage, 21 churches and 24 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle Grounds and Egglestone Abbey.

54.5415° N, 1.9190° WPop. 7,040

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

The Bowes Museum, museum near Barnard Castle
Must-see

The Bowes Museum

Museum · 1 km

Barnard Castle Grounds, heritage site near Barnard Castle
Must-see

Barnard Castle Grounds

Heritage site · 1 km

Egglestone Abbey, heritage site near Barnard Castle
Must-see

Egglestone Abbey

Heritage site · 2 km

Places near Barnard Castle by type

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One day from Barnard Castle

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Barnard Castle
  2. Deepdaleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Baldersdaleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Teesdaleviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cotherstone Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Raby Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Barnard Castle
Today’s loopBarnard CastleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Barnard Castle?

The Bowes Museum (museum, about 1 km), Barnard Castle Grounds (heritage site, about 1 km), Egglestone Abbey (heritage site, about 2 km), Rokeby Park (attraction, about 4 km), Cotherstone Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Deepdale (viewpoint, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barnard Castle?

105 places on Spotwander: 30 forts & heritage, 21 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Barnard Castle?

Barnard Castle Grounds, about 1 km by road; Egglestone Abbey (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Barnard Castle?

Escomb Church, about 24 km by road; Richmond Castle (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Barnard Castle?

Start in Barnard Castle, visit Deepdale, then Baldersdale, then Teesdale, then Cotherstone Castle, then Raby Castle, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.