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 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.
Address: Nenthead Mines Heritage Centre, Nenthead CA9 3PD, England
Hours:
March 23 to October 31: 10:30am-5pm
Always opened on: Easter Monday - Christian, Easter - Christian
Tips: Admission includes mine tour, reduced rate without tour.
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.
Address: Alston Tourist Office / South Tynedale Railway, The Railway Station, Alston CA9 3JB, England
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.
Address: Killhope Lead Mining Centre, Upper Weardale, Bishop Auckland DL13 1AR, England
Hours:
April 1 to November 2: 10:30am-5pm
Tips: 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
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
Transit: Bus: X21 from Newcastle connects for Killhope from Stanhope.
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