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Barnard Castle
Pretty Market Town
Barnard Castle - Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle

Guess what!, as the name suggests they've got a castle. Barnard Castle is now a thriving little market town in County Durham, North East England which developed under the shadow of Bernard Balliol's castle, which was built in 1125.
The site was also known to the Romans, who forded the river Tees which is quite shallow at this point.

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  • Pros:Nice town, castle, historic buildings
  • In a nutshell:NIce place to while away an afternoon
  • Intro Updated May 10, 2006
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Bowes Church - Barnard Castle Bowes Church Things to Do (9)

The vilage of Bowes also has a pretty, old church, St Giles, situated near to the castle. more travel advice

Raby Castle - Barnard Castle Raby Castle Things to Do (9)

Again, unfortunately the castle was closed as we passed, you could not even get in the grounds. It opens selected days... more travel advice

Egglestone Abbey - Barnard Castle Egglestone Abbey Things to Do (9)

The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River... more travel advice

Bowes Castle - Barnard Castle Bowes Castle Things to Do (9)

Bowes castle is in the small village of Bowes, some 8kms west of Barnard Castle.The castle is thought to have been built... more travel advice

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