Welcome to Gardenside Lodge

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Welcome to Gardenside Lodge

Sightseeing

Book in advance for this spectacular show, it is a must see. Also watch out for the Kynren Pyromusical usually held in November. 3 miles
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Kynren
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Book in advance for this spectacular show, it is a must see. Also watch out for the Kynren Pyromusical usually held in November. 3 miles
A wonderful nature reserve and so important to the local wildlife. A beautiful place to visit. 3 miles
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Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Low Lane
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A wonderful nature reserve and so important to the local wildlife. A beautiful place to visit. 3 miles
A beautiful market town in Teesdale, home of the outstanding Bowes Museum. 13 miles
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Barnard Castle
Flatts Road
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A beautiful market town in Teesdale, home of the outstanding Bowes Museum. 13 miles
Located in an area of outstanding beauty you will discover one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England. 21.6 miles
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High Force-fossar
Alston Road
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Located in an area of outstanding beauty you will discover one of the most spectacular waterfalls in England. 21.6 miles
A beautiful walk direct from the lodge, or if you prefer you can take your car and park. 2 miles
Escomb Lake
Escomb Road
A beautiful walk direct from the lodge, or if you prefer you can take your car and park. 2 miles
A wonderful place to visit and you can see one of the hosts work as he built a number of the buildings at Beamish including the Bank, Sweet Shop and Fish and Chip shop !
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Beamish, lífsstílsbær Norðurs
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A wonderful place to visit and you can see one of the hosts work as he built a number of the buildings at Beamish including the Bank, Sweet Shop and Fish and Chip shop !
Nostalgic train rides, photo trains, Santa Special Bishop Auckland Train Station is 3 miles away.
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The Weardale Railway Trust
Off Station St
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Nostalgic train rides, photo trains, Santa Special Bishop Auckland Train Station is 3 miles away.
Home to The Prince Bishops for a thousand years. Beautiful gardens and deer park.
Auckland Castle
Home to The Prince Bishops for a thousand years. Beautiful gardens and deer park.
One of only 3 complete Saxon Churches. Originally built in 650-700 with the south porch being added in the 14th century. Probably the oldest Saxon sundial in the country is housed here! 2 miles
Escomb Saxon Church
One of only 3 complete Saxon Churches. Originally built in 650-700 with the south porch being added in the 14th century. Probably the oldest Saxon sundial in the country is housed here! 2 miles

Kids Activities

Award-winning farm attraction offering family fun. Set in attractive countryside with opportunity to see and touch animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, barrel train, gift shop.
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Hall Hill Farm
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Award-winning farm attraction offering family fun. Set in attractive countryside with opportunity to see and touch animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, barrel train, gift shop.
Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where children and adults can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment.
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Diggerland Durham
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Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where children and adults can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment.
Visit the Roman Bath houses and see re- enactments, children can even join in the battle against local tribes!
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Binchester Roman Fort
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Visit the Roman Bath houses and see re- enactments, children can even join in the battle against local tribes!
Inter-active experiences bringing the past 200 years of rail to life. Adventure playground for kids. Picnic area Cafe
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Locomotion
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Inter-active experiences bringing the past 200 years of rail to life. Adventure playground for kids. Picnic area Cafe
For Kids under 12 Dedicated area for under 5's Climbing walls, adventure mainframe, bungee trampolines, ten pin bowling, multi sport courts
Ruff 'n' Tumble Adventure World
2000 Millennium Way
For Kids under 12 Dedicated area for under 5's Climbing walls, adventure mainframe, bungee trampolines, ten pin bowling, multi sport courts
Open Air Swimming Pool heated to 30 degrees celsius! with a springboard in the deep end and a smaller pool for little ones. Lane swimming every day and you can pre-book kayaks. Changing rooms, hot showers, picnic tables and shop.
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Stanhope Pool
Waterside Court
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Open Air Swimming Pool heated to 30 degrees celsius! with a springboard in the deep end and a smaller pool for little ones. Lane swimming every day and you can pre-book kayaks. Changing rooms, hot showers, picnic tables and shop.

Food scene

Award winning pub only 15 minutes drive from the lodge. (8 minute drive)
The Copper Mine
26 Job's Hill Bank
Award winning pub only 15 minutes drive from the lodge. (8 minute drive)
A 2 Michelin star restaurant. (20 minute drive)
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Raby Hunt Inn station
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A 2 Michelin star restaurant. (20 minute drive)
Beautiful restaurant in Sedgefield with a very friendly welcome. (22 minute drive)
The Herd & Herb Restaurant
1 N End
Beautiful restaurant in Sedgefield with a very friendly welcome. (22 minute drive)
Friendly welcome with hearty pub food.
The Fir Tree Country Hotel
Friendly welcome with hearty pub food.
Nice cafe with a quirky interior including pink teacups and a carousel horse :)
The Quarry Tea House
1 Helmington Square
Nice cafe with a quirky interior including pink teacups and a carousel horse :)

Activities

Family fun with a difference (4 +), Axe Throwing !
Valhalla North Ltd
11 Cumbie Way
Family fun with a difference (4 +), Axe Throwing !
Bounce, Bounce, Bounce your day away! Great for wet days.
Infinite Air Trampoline Park
Bounce, Bounce, Bounce your day away! Great for wet days.
Wildlife watching, Star Gazing, Mountain Biking and the Gruffalo Trail..what is there not to love about Hamsterley Forest.. oh and its only 12 minutes drive away.
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Hamsterley skógur
Redford Lane
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Wildlife watching, Star Gazing, Mountain Biking and the Gruffalo Trail..what is there not to love about Hamsterley Forest.. oh and its only 12 minutes drive away.
Plotters Forest- a fantastic children's play area. Climbing decks, stargazing platforms, tunnels Outdoor adventure with magical activities!
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Raby kastali
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Plotters Forest- a fantastic children's play area. Climbing decks, stargazing platforms, tunnels Outdoor adventure with magical activities!
Museum and art galleries Interactive games and activities Fun days Art and Craft workshops Play area Woodland walks Nature Trail
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Bowes Museum
Newgate
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Museum and art galleries Interactive games and activities Fun days Art and Craft workshops Play area Woodland walks Nature Trail

Art

Some of the best Spanish art can be seen here.
The Spanish Gallery
Some of the best Spanish art can be seen here.
The Gemini Collection More than 420 works and atmospheric videos depicting the life of Miners in the region
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Mining Art Gallery
Market Place
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The Gemini Collection More than 420 works and atmospheric videos depicting the life of Miners in the region