Stanhope

a potted history

Standing on the bank of the river Wear the historic market town of Stanhope (meaning 'stony-hollow'), with its cobbled Market Place, is sometimes referred to as the 'capital' of Weardale. Having a strong industrial heritage, lead and iron was smelted roundabouts as well quarrying of limestone for the iron and steel industry. An early railway, the Stanhope and Tyne, was constructed in the mid 1800's leading to an expansion of the town. Weardale's Christian heritage is reflected in the 12th century church of St. Thomas complete with Roman altar, Saxon font and fossil tree in the churchyard! Evidence of early settlements in the area came to light in 1843 when quarrying revealed the Heathery Burn Cave, complete with a Bronze Age hoard of tools and jewellry which can now be found in the British Museum.

places of interest

The Durham Dales Centre - situated in the Castle gardens, the centre is a showcase for local crafts. Complete with a Tourist Information Centre, crafts and caf


Accommodation
Queens Head Hotel, Mr John Emerson
89, Front Street, Stanhope, Weardale, Co. Durham DL13 2UB
available

B &[A3]23 per head



Public Bar, Dining Room. Friendly local pub with good selection of beers including real ales.

tel : 01388 528160

rooms : 4 twin - en-suite available

months open : all year

B & B : £23 per head

evening meal : bar menu

packed lunch : yes

secure cycle parking : yes

distance from route : 1 mile on Stanhope alternative






Horsley Hall, Mrs Liz Curry, Eastgate, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL13 2LJ

Horsley Hall Country House is a family run and set in picturesque Weardale. Only a mile or so from the route, it is on a back road loop from Rookhope to Stanhope and is a great place to celebrate your last night in style. Relax by the log fires in the lounge and Baronial Hall Restaurant, why not take advantage of our licensed bar. Dinner is available from the table d’ hotel or a la carte menus, taken in the Baronial Hall Restaurant which caters for up to 50, all food is home cooked and locally sourced, professionally produced by Liz who is a trained master chef. Luxury accommodation caters for 12 guests. All bedrooms are en-suite with both showers & baths. Licensed bar.

Tel : 01388 517239

Web : www.horsleyhall.co.uk

Email : info@horsleyhall.co.uk

Rooms : 3T, 2S, 2D

B&B : £55

Evening meal : from £10. Pre-booking essential

Pk lunch : yes - price depends upon request

Secure lock up : Wash down facilities

Visit Britain 5 stars Silver Award : Taste of Durham

Licensed bar and wine cellar :






Parkhead Station , Terry & Lorraine Turnbull, Stanhope Moor, Co. Durham DL13 2ES

Terry & Lorraine worked for Sustrans for many years during the conception of the C2C route. Parkhead Station is specifically designed for cyclists and walkers, renowned within the cycling fraternity and certainly the place to be on the C2C & downhill all the way to the coast! Good home cooked food, licensed, tranquil location, drying room, secure bicycle storage, exceptional service to accommodate individual needs. Take the opportunity to call in and meet us for a well earned break at mile point 100 in our Tea Rooms and experience it for yourself; or book into one of our comfortable rooms, all of which command great views over the North Pennines moorland. Take a virtual tour on the website which also has online booking.

Tel : 01388 526434

Web : www.parkheadstation.co.uk

Email : parkheadstation@aol.com

Rooms : 2D, 2F plus 1 which sleeps up to six

B&B : from £30 (call for child prices)

Evening meal : Please pre-order for evening meals. Locally sourced produce. Contact us for menu choices and dietary requirements

Packed lunch : £3.50

Licensed : On route

VisitBritain : 3 stars

Official Sustrans C2C memorabilia : C2C t-shirts can be pre-ordered