Title: Things to Do in Barnard Castle in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Hotels.d182443.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Barnard-Castle.d182443.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Barnard-Castle.d182443.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barnard Castle Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle.d182443.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Barnard Castle ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Barnard Castle Types of activities [Barnard Castle Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle.dx182443) ![Filming for the History channel in Barnard Castle, with these great surroundings like the Bowes Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/15dd60c2-3d4a-4d83-b687-40607a26dade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Filming for the History channel in Barnard Castle, with these great surroundings like the Bowes Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/15dd60c2-3d4a-4d83-b687-40607a26dade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barnard Castle's round tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/963b7c41-3e86-433e-af32-c36cec148511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/963b7c41-3e86-433e-af32-c36cec148511.jpg) by [Robert Scarth](https://www.flickr.com/people/18222776@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![High Force Waterfall, Forest-in-Teesdale, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/7568ff0d-ce62-4a03-a814-7ddae7dd3b23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barnard Castle from across the River Tees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/1ad67a5f-fc7c-45b2-94c4-b369687d6bd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/1ad67a5f-fc7c-45b2-94c4-b369687d6bd4.jpg) by [Robert Scarth](https://www.flickr.com/people/18222776@N00) ([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_182443) ## Recommended things to do in Barnard Castle | Number of things to do | 3 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ashgill Force North Pennines: Gorge Walking Adventure](/things-to-do/ashgill-force-north-pennines-gorge-walking-adventure.a48376637.activity-details): $75 | | Top 5 things to do | [Gorge Walking](/things-to-do/gorge-walking.a2654713.activity-details)[Ashgill Force North Pennines: Gorge Walking Adventure](/things-to-do/ashgill-force-north-pennines-gorge-walking-adventure.a48376637.activity-details)[White Water Tubing](/things-to-do/white-water-tubing.a2656132.activity-details) | | Under $25 | | | With kids | [Gorge Walking](/things-to-do/gorge-walking.a2654713.activity-details)[White Water Tubing](/things-to-do/white-water-tubing.a2656132.activity-details) | ## What to do in Barnard Castle --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Barnard Castle? [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 Barnard Castle ![Filming for the History channel in Barnard Castle, with these great surroundings like the Bowes Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/15dd60c2-3d4a-4d83-b687-40607a26dade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bowes Museum 5/5(3 reviews) You can browse the exhibits at Bowes Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Barnard Castle. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Bowes-Museum-Barnard-Castle.d6088259.Vacation-Attraction) #### Barnard Castle 5/5(4 reviews) Barnard Castle is just one of the places to see in Barnard Castle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Barnard-Castle.d6088257.Vacation-Attraction) #### Teesdale Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Teesdale during your travels in Holwick. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Teesdale-Barnard-Castle.d553248635976194052.Vacation-Attraction) #### High Force 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at High Force, a lovely green space in Forest and Frith. Discover the area's countryside and restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/High-Force-Barnard-Castle.d6088267.Vacation-Attraction) #### Eggleston Hall Explore the great outdoors at Eggleston Hall, a lovely green space in Eggleston. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Eggleston-Hall-Barnard-Castle.d553248621555971618.Vacation-Attraction) #### Egglestone Abbey You can learn about the history of Egglestone Abbey with a stop at Egglestone Abbey. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Egglestone-Abbey-Barnard-Castle.d553248621533025518.Vacation-Attraction) #### Low Force Explore the great outdoors at Low Force, a lovely green space in Newbiggin. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Low-Force-Barnard-Castle.d6088265.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Garage Spa You can take time to visit The Garage Spa during your travels to Greta Bridge. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/The-Garage-Spa-Barnard-Castle.d553248621532494197.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bowlees Visitor Centre Bowlees Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Newbiggin, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Bowlees-Visitor-Centre-Barnard-Castle.d553248621563158451.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 Barnard Castle ![On the river ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341586/76e3c9b3-6c27-4388-af81-54fd7d6ebd72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Darlington ![Richmond Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5666/6e008b40-71d5-498f-8fbf-b2a6feb464c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [cjwarbi](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2078895?with_photo_id=12674405) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Richmond ![Disused Lead Mines in Northumberland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011407/00064380-5b4a-4d02-9fee-a878d3e5def8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Alston ![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 ![Barn and field of yellow flowers near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, UK.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048691/b0bd8dcb-adeb-46d4-881a-0a7e3a3df6b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kirkby Stephen ![Looking up river lovely scenery under the bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/23506be1-192b-46d7-b2cd-3c53f92a430c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Middleton in Teesdale ![Converted chapel at Barningham. Former Wesleyan chapel of ca. 1815, now converted into a dwelling house which has a pleasant view over the green.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5666/57e6fd92-caec-4e5a-b185-09c4e0e11e40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Barningham ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barnard Castle worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Barnard Castle? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Barnard Castle? ### Is three days enough to stay in Barnard Castle? ### What are some activities to do in Barnard Castle with kids? > - [Gorge Walking](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/gorge-walking.a2654713.activity-details) > - [White Water Tubing](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/white-water-tubing.a2656132.activity-details) ### What to do in Barnard Castle for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Barnard Castle? ![](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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