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Staindrop

Staindrop is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 1,310 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit: 38 forts & heritage, 22 churches and 18 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Raby Castle, Rokeby Park and The Bowes Museum.

54.5810° N, 1.8071° WPop. 1,310

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km118
Must-see297
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Staindrop

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

75 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 Staindrop
  2. The Bowes Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cotherstone Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Witton Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Escomb Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Piercebridge Roman Bridgeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Staindrop
Today’s loopStaindropStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Staindrop?

Raby Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Rokeby Park (attraction, about 10 km), The Bowes Museum (museum, about 10 km), Egglestone Abbey (heritage site, about 11 km), Barnard Castle Grounds (heritage site, about 11 km), Witton Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Staindrop?

118 places on Spotwander: 38 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 museums.

Which is the nearest fort to Staindrop?

Raby Castle, about 1 km by road; Egglestone Abbey (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Staindrop?

Escomb Church, about 14 km by road; St Michael's Church (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Staindrop?

Start in Staindrop, visit The Bowes Museum, then Cotherstone Castle, then Witton Castle, then Escomb Church, then Piercebridge Roman Bridge, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.