Alston Attractions
Alston is the highest market town in England, located about 1000 feet above sea level. It is a remote town with an attractive cobblestoned main street and numerous stone buildings from the 17th century. Alston has several notable attractions such as the High Mill Waterwheel and St Augustine's church. The Gossipgate gallery features local arts and crafts.
Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre
Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre is located in the North Pennines, in England's highest village. On a self-guided tour through the multi-media exhibition and exploration trails you will discover the history of this former Quaker village and the lead mining industry on which it was built.
All values are in local currency
Hours
March 23 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always opened on:
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Family | 18.00 |
| Adult | 7.00 |
| Senior over 60 | 6.00 |
| Child | 3.00 |
| Group discounts | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
South Tynedale Railway
The South Tynedale Railway runs from Alston to Kirkhaugh in the North Pennines. This is England's highest narrow-gauge railway. Preserved steam trains and diesel locomotives run along this scenic route from April through October.
Alston Tourist Office / South Tynedale Railway
The Railway Station
Alston CA9 3JB
England
The Railway Station
Alston CA9 3JB
England
Upper Weardale - Killhope Lead Mining Centre
Killhope Lead Mining Centre is the only lead mine open to the public in the region. You will discover how the North Pennine miners lived and worked on a tour of the site. Don a hard hat and cap lamp and enter the original tunnel that was walked by Victorian miners for a first hand view of their working conditions.
Killhope Lead Mining Centre
Upper Weardale
Bishop Auckland DL13 1AR
England
Upper Weardale
Bishop Auckland DL13 1AR
England
Hours
April 1 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Children under four are not permitted to go down the mine.
Joint ticket available with South Tynedale Railway from Alston.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
