Title: Things to Do in Alston in 2026 | Expedia.com [Alston Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Alston.dx182433)[Hotels in Alston](https://expedia.com/Alston-Hotels.d182433.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Alston](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Alston.d182433.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Alston](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Alston.d182433.Car-Rental-Guide)[Alston Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Alston.d182433.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Alston ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Alston Types of activities [Alston Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Alston.dx182433) ![Disused Lead Mines in Northumberland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011407/00064380-5b4a-4d02-9fee-a878d3e5def8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Disused Lead Mines in Northumberland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011407/00064380-5b4a-4d02-9fee-a878d3e5def8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River South Tyne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/502e30ac-eb32-4b95-b865-ea0fcfc396b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/502e30ac-eb32-4b95-b865-ea0fcfc396b2.jpg) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bayles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/24759eb7-b6fb-44c1-9ec8-4a3e8bcf52f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/24759eb7-b6fb-44c1-9ec8-4a3e8bcf52f9.jpg) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Little Gill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/48ebb08b-e776-4c35-aa98-d5fbc8129e7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/48ebb08b-e776-4c35-aa98-d5fbc8129e7b.jpg) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_182433) ## Recommended things to do in Alston | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [3 Day - Self Drive Northumberland Adventure in a Classic Defender](/things-to-do/self-drive-northumberland-adventure-in-a-classic-defender.a51014020.activity-details): $717 | | Top 5 things to do | [3 Day - Self Drive Northumberland Adventure in a Classic Defender](/things-to-do/self-drive-northumberland-adventure-in-a-classic-defender.a51014020.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [3 Day - Self Drive Northumberland Adventure in a Classic Defender](/things-to-do/self-drive-northumberland-adventure-in-a-classic-defender.a51014020.activity-details) | ## What to do in Alston --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Alston? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Alston #### Nenthead Mines You can study the exhibits at Nenthead Mines, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nenthead. Discover the area's countryside and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Nenthead-Mines-Alston.d553248621555971616.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Alston ![There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. The Abbey was built up during the 12th Century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th Century. #LikeALocal #OnTheRoad](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4658/106c6075-7571-4f05-bc22-4f9ba27ebe59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hexham ![Red ruins of a Castle in the market town of Penrith. There's also a park with bandstand & cafe.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5654/abb61093-db85-4199-af96-ad5547f5d9d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Penrith ![Appleby-in-Westmorland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182436/970273ee-1eec-4c47-9956-59d4e2199764.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Appleby-in-Westmorland ![church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/7083c680-b1e7-408f-8353-e9e722577c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishop Auckland ![Irthing river panorama - Along the Hadrian's wall between Brampton - Wallton and Gilsland - Cumbria - Northumberland - England - UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034479/4034b7ba-0a78-492a-9fbe-0c34d7d7588c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Brampton ![Entrance to Broom Rigg](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048712/7315d0fe-7e9a-4956-ad4f-91a4fc7053c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Trevor Harris](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/27744) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Ainstable ![Panoramic view of Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084789/3e9a8fac-2c91-4bdc-bc06-89752f6630a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Haltwhistle ![Long Marton Hall, with view towards the fells.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182436/93255450-a90e-45a5-9ec2-027eac3933a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Linda Mellor](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2437) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Long Marton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Alston worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Alston? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Alston? ### Is three days enough to stay in Alston? ### What are some activities to do in Alston with kids? > - [3 Day - Self Drive Northumberland Adventure in a Classic Defender](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/self-drive-northumberland-adventure-in-a-classic-defender.a51014020.activity-details) ### What to do in Alston for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Alston? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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