Places to Go
History on the doorstep
History looms large in the district and the caravan site is within easy reach of Ebchester and its Roman Museum. Close by is Derwentcote Blast Furnace, a relic from the Industrial Revolution.
Gibside Chapel, the mausoleum of the Bowes family, lies down the valley from Byreside.
Steam, arches and days out
At Tanfield Railway, steam locomotives are in operation on most summer weekends. Nearby is Causey Arch, reputed to be the world’s oldest railway bridge.
Within 8 miles of Byreside lies Beamish Open Air Museum of international repute. This wonderful museum needs more than a single visit to be appreciated.
Town, shops and further afield
A 15-minute drive along the A694 brings visitors to the Gateshead Metrocentre, one of Europe’s biggest indoor shopping venues. Less than an hour’s drive from Byreside will take visitors to Hadrian’s Wall, Weardale, Newcastle or Durham.
For more ideas across the region, visit Visit North East England.