The spectacular ruins of Egglestone Abbey occupy a picturesque spot above the River Tees. The crumbling ruins are all that survives of a small Premonstratensian monastery that was founded in …
The magnificent ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep are on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines. The English Heritage-owned castle …
Barnard Castle is a historic market town in County Durham on the north bank of the River Tees. It's named after and built around a medievel castle. The castle is …
This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.
Castle Raby was originally built in the 11th century, with some of that architecture still intact. It was modernised in the 14th century and remains one of the most complete …