Ideas and Activities, Walking
Barnard Castle
We were staying near Barnard Castle recently and enjoyed exploring the town. The castle takes its name from its twelfth century founder, Bernard de Balliol, and the town later developed around it. The remains of the castle are now managed by English Heritage, and are worth a visit! One of the main routes into the town is a bridge right under the walls of the castle over the River Tees. In the centre of the town is an octagonal Market Cross, which is now used as... Read More