Hillcrest Park

Teesdale is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and you won't be short of things to do and see! There's plenty of great walking, from castles to gardens, England's highest waterfall and world class art collections. There is much to see here, whatever the weather.

Barnard Castle, the pretty market town at the centre of Teesdale, is just 7 miles away and is home to the Bowes Museum, which was founded by John and Josephine Bowes in the 19th century and built in the style of a grand French chateau, making a striking impact on its surroundings.

Raby Castle, one of England's finest medieval castles, can be seen from Hillcrest. It has a 200 acre deer park, and is open to visitors over the Easter Weekend and then from May to September. High Force, the highest single drop waterfall in England, is located further up the Dale but makes up part of the estate and is well worth a visit.

The park is also close to several routes on the National Cycle Network, including the Walney to Whitby route.

The ever popular Beamish Museum is less than an hour away, and even closer is Head of Steam, The Darlington Railway Museum, home of Stephenson's Locomotion No 1, built for the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.

If you enjoy a good long walk, pick up the Teesdale Way at Winston Gate (just down the road). Or if you prefer more relaxing pastimes, The Brownlow Arms in Caldwell (1.5m away) is a dog-friendly pub, serving food.

For active visitors, Hamsterley Forest, with its range of mountain bike trails and great walking, is just over 30mins drive away and offers a great day out.

Towards Richmond (a 20min drive away), you have Richmond Castle, Aysgarth Falls and all the the Yorkshire Dales have to offer.