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Things to see in Barnard Castle (United Kingdom): 25 places and when to go
Barnard Castle is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Nature (6), Museums and art (3). The best known are Barnard Castle, Raby Castle and Bowes Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.5699, -1.9988
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (13) · Nature (6) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (3) · Temples (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 137 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hoove, at 555 m.
What to see in Barnard Castle
The places in and around Barnard Castle, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Barnard CastleCastle in England5.6 km
- Raby CastleMedieval castle in England13 km
- Bowes MuseumArt museum in Barnard Catle, England, United Kingdom6.2 km
- Auckland CastleCastle in the town of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, England, UK24 km
- Escomb ChurchChurch in Escomb, County Durham, England, UK22 km
- Bowes CastleCastle in County Durham, England, UK6.0 km
- Witton CastleCastle in County Durham, England, United Kingdom19 km
- Coast to Coast WalkA walk from the west coast to the east coast of Britain14 km
- Egglestone AbbeyAbbey7.4 km
- Cotherstone CastleCastle in Durham, England1.3 km
- Low ForceWaterfall in County Durham, England, UK13 km
- LavatraeRoman fort in Bowes, County Durham, England, UK6.1 km
- HooveHill in North Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- North of England Lead Mining MuseumLead mining museum in Stanhope, County Durham, England, United Kingdom29 km
- KirkcarrionHilltop tumulus and copse in County Durham, England7.6 km
- Roman signal station and camp 270m north east of Bowes Moor HotelArchaeological site in Bowes, County Durham, England, UK9.9 km
- Middleton BridgeBridge in Middleton-in-Teesdale, United Kingdom8.0 km
- GoldsboroughMountain in United Kingdom5.1 km
- Grassholme ObservatoryObservatory6.2 km
- Hannah's Meadow nature reserveProtected area6.7 km
- Pennine WayLong distance footpath in England8.0 km
- Rey Cross Roman temporary camp and signal station, and prehistoric stone circleArchaeological site in Bowes, County Durham, England, UK12 km
- Scarney HillSummit4.0 km
- Church of St Mary and St StephenChurch building in Wolsingham, County Durham, England, UK19 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Weardale Museum
When to go to Barnard Castle
The best time to visit Barnard Castle is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:35
- FebPossible9:25
- MarPossible11:28
- AprBest time13:48
- MayBest time15:48
- JunBest time16:58
- JulBest time16:29
- AugBest time14:41
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:10
- NovBetter not8:06
- DecPossible7:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02. In April, 24 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Barnard Castle
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Askrigg29 places29 km
- Darlington16 places29 km
- Durham56 places34 km
- Consett20 places36 km
- Northallerton20 places44 km
- Sedbergh41 places46 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Barnard Castle?
The best known: Barnard Castle, Raby Castle, Bowes Museum, Auckland Castle, Escomb Church. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Barnard Castle?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 02.
How do you get to Barnard Castle?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 137 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Barnard Castle as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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