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The world's oldest surviving railway bridge (built 1725-26) stands over a rocky gorge. Woodland walks and access to Tanfield Railway.
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
Built in the 1720s, Derwentcote is the earliest and most complete steel-making furnace to have survived in Britain.
Preserved colliery railway system featuring the world's only preserved operational rope-hauled railway. Extensive workshops and colliery buildings may also be visited.
Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website or ring for dates and operating times.
Sixteen miles of riverside and woodland walks. Also a beautiful 18thC chapel, stables and Green House to view.