Welcome to River View Park, welcome to Barnard Castle.

Known as the Gateway to Teesdale, Barnard Castle is one of the most historically and architecturally important towns in Great Britain. This friendly market town offers both the traditional with small specialist shops and inns through to many of the well-known high street chains.
County Durham is often described as one of the most beautiful counties in England. From its western boundary high in the Pennine Hills to the limestone cliffs of its North Sea coastline, this corner of England has a rich heritage with a wealth of interesting attractions and activities close at hand and so much variety. The county is also an excellent touring base for Northumberland, the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District and the Scottish Borders.
The fantastic Bowes Museum is directly opposite River View Park on the opposite bank of the river Tees.  This magnificent French style chateau houses a great collection of treasures, fine art, furniture, ceramics and glass. The gardens are equally spectacular to match this amazing building. If you fancy a more active day out the nearby Hamsterley Forest provides many opportunities for outdoor activities with forest walks, nature trails, orienteering courses and mountain bike routes. Thorpe Farm has something for young and old alike, from falconry, a 5 acre maze, adventure playgrounds to gift shops and a restaurant. There’s a host of activities available in the area below are some links to help you choose.

www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk
www.hamsterley-trailblazers.co.uk
www.thorpefarm.co.uk
www.rabycastle.com
www.teesdalediscovery.com