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Tel code: 01833 | code search
Postcode: 9449 | code search
Population: 1800
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Pronounced ‘Stan-up’, Stanhope is a small market town in County Durham in northern England, situated on the river Wear between Eastgate amd Frosterley on the north side of Weardale, where the A689 Trans-Pennine road meets the B6278 from Shotely Bridge to Barnard Castle. The parish of Stanhope is the most extensive in the county of Durham, formerly comprising an area of 54,780 acres, bounded on the north by the parishes of Muggleswick and Hunstanworth and on the south and south-west by Middleton-in-Teesdale. Many of the current parishes were former chapelries. The original Stanhope parish consisted of Eastgate, Heathery Cleugh, Rookhope, St Johns Weardale and Westgate The church, dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle, stands on the elevated ground on the northern side of the town. It is an ancient structure, pricially of the Norman period and simple in detail. Its Oldest portion is the lower stage of the tower, later restorations and additions are of early English and later decorated styles.The chantry chapel is dedicated to St Mary and was probably added around 1225. In the local churchyard stands the stump of a petrified tree. This was discovered as a pair, the other being housed in the Hancock Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.A ford with stepping stones for pedestrians is also nearby as is the Durham Dales Centre which includes a tea room, craft shops and tourist information. Heritage trains run on a regular basis to Frosterley and Wolsingham and also acts as the terminus for the Weardale Railway.

Camping

Westgate Camping Site

Cottage

Dairy Cottage at Morningside
Granary Cottage
Old Farmhouse Cottage

Farmers Market

Stanhope Farmers Market

Market

Stanhope Farmers Market
Swimming Pool Car Boot

Pub and Bar

Bonny Moorhen
Packhorse Inn

School

Barrington C of E Primary School

Shops

Stanhope Chemists Ltd
Castlebank Butchers
Woodhall Greengrocers
Old Weardale Tearoom
Durham Dales Centre Ltd
Lime Tree Gallery
Durham Dales Crafts

Places to Stay near Stanhope

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The Pack Horse Inn (0.09 miles)

The Pack Horse Inn
he Pack Horse Inn is a former 18th Century Coaching Inn in the centre of the village of Stanhope. Stanhope is well known as the centre of Weardale, with its picturesque walks and historic buildings. Stanhope ... More | visit website
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Lyncroft Cottage (2.32 miles)

Lyncroft Cottage

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In the heart of a traditional Weardale village set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this charming 19th century beamed cottage, with its delightful enclosed courtyard, ... More

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Newlands Hall (3.07 miles)

Newlands Hall
Newlands Hall provides exellent holiday accommodation in picturesque Weardale. Situated 1.5 miles from Wolsingham and Frosterley in Lower Weardale; Newlands Hall is in an ideal location for visiting Bishop Auckland; Barnard Castle; Darlington; Durham; Hexham ... More | visit website
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New Hall Farm (5.34 miles)

New Hall Farm

New Hall Farm is an 18th century working farm on the outskirts of Wolsingham, Weardale. New Hall Farm Cottage has been recently extensivly refurbished to a very high standard. With oak flooring throughout the cottage, the lounge is ... More | visit website

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Lord Crewe Arms Hotel (7.15 miles)

Lord Crewe Arms Hotel
Dating from 1165, The Lord Crewe Arms is a unique, historical property with traditional charm. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the individually designed rooms feature en suite bathrooms. Rooms are classically decorated with floral fabrics and dark ... More | visit website
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Greenwell Farm (7.29 miles)

Greenwell Farm

A very warm welcome at Greenwell Farm which overlooks the hills of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These character cottages situated in peaceful country surroundings are well equipped to a high standard ... More | visit website

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Helme Park Hall County House Hotel (7.54 miles)

Helme Park Hall County House Hotel

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The Helme Park Hall Hotel extends a warm welcome to all guests. Set in the beauty & grandeur of the Wear Valley, this quaint hotel offers the very best in accommodation, ... More

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Cornmill Cottage at Stowhouse Farm Cottages (8.64 miles)

Cornmill Cottage at Stowhouse Farm Cottages

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Nestling within 120 acres of peaceful farmland, four pretty and very comfortable cottages are ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt treasures of England's northerly counties. Attractions as ... More

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Derwent Manor Hotel (8.66 miles)

Derwent Manor Hotel

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Built in the style of a Manor House making it one of the most distinctive hotels in Northumberland. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of ... More

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The Forresters Hotel & Restaurant (9.04 miles)

The Forresters Hotel & Restaurant

The Forresters Hotel & Restaurant is located in the centre of the attractive little town of Middleton in Teesdale. The town is on the Durham side of the river at the point where ... More | visit website

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