Barnard Castle is a historic, thriving market town, which developed in the protective shadow of Bernard Balliol's castle. Built on a fine defensive site in 1125, the castle is in the care of English Heritage and is open to the public. Visit the Josephine and John Bowes Museum - built in the style of a French chateau, it houses one of the country's finest art collections.
Nearby Points of Interest
- Bowes Museum (1 mi)
- The Bowes Museum is "a hidden treasure, a jewel in the heart of beautiful Teesdale. The magnificent building stands proud in the historic market town of Barnard Castle housing internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts."
- Barnard Castle (0 mi)
- Barnard Castle is spectacularly set on a high rock above the River Tees, on the fringe of the town. Taking its name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol, the huge, imposing fortress was later developed by the Beauchamp family and Richard III.
Local Events
- Barnard Castle Steam Fair (2 mi)
- The Steam Fair is a popular event for the end of May Bank Holiday weekend. There is lots to see and do for all the family, from daily demonstrations of Threshing and Wood Cutting using original machinery from the early 1900s, to steam engines and a fair. There is also a wide range of stalls selling a variety of products and produce.
Darlington
(16.0mi, 25.7km)
On the main A67 road to Darlington, 300m from the town centre.Darlington
(15.0mi, 24.1km)
Bus No 75/76 to Barnard Castle. Bus stops about one block from Homelands Guest House.