The River Wear in North East England rises in the Pennines and flows eastwards, mostly through County Durham, to the North Sea in the City of Sunderland. At 60 miles (97km) long, it is one of the regions longest rivers.
Location
Here are some activity suggestions to fuel your imagination to explore the North East whilst staying at Lumley Castle Hotel. After a hearty cooked English breakfast, head off for the day knowing we’ll be looking forward to welcoming you back at the Castle after sundown.
Lumley Castle is a great base from which to explore the surrounding area including:
Riverwear, Riverside Walks Walking distance
Durham County Cricket Club Walking distance
Seat Unique Riverside is home to the famous Durham County Cricket Club and has hosted a number of world-class sporting and music events, including England’s successful Ashes series in 2013.
The iconic complex, which resides under the gaze of Lumley Castle, includes a modern media and education centre.
Chester-le-Street Golf Club Walking distance
Lovingly blended into the countryside surrounding Lumley Castle and meandering along the banks of the River Wear, the mature and mainly parkland golf course at Chester-le-Street overlooks the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground to the West, with fells and hills beyond. Mature woodland surrounds most of the Eastern boundaries.
Durham Town Centre 10 miles
Bill Bryson called it ‘a perfect little city’, The Telegraph named it one of the best UK city breaks for 2023, and Condé Nast Traveller magazine readers voted it the ‘Best city in the UK’ – now Durham City warmly awaits your visit to receive another seal of approval.
Explore Durham City | Official visitor information website for Durham (thisisdurham.com)
Beamish Open-air Museum 6 miles
Beamish is a world famous open air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas.
Angel of the North 7 miles
The Angel of the North is one of the most iconic public art pieces in England. The Angel dominates the skyline, towering above all those who come to see it and has become a symbol of home for many Geordies. Made from 200 tonnes of steel, it has a wingspan of 54 metres and a red-brown colour that comes from the weathering steel which can withstand winds of more than 100 miles per hour.
Angel of the North – Things to see and do in… | NewcastleGateshead
Herrington Country Park 5 miles
Home to an array of outdoor events, Herrington Country Park offers walks, cycle trails, environmental sculptures and much more.
The park also features one of the largest open-air concert sites in the North East and a contemporary children’s play park, designed around a well-known local myth, the story of the Lambton Worm.
Waldridge Country Park 4 miles
Waldridge Fell has had many uses over the years; grazing, part of the Prince Bishops’ hunting chase and even a military training ground during the Napoleonic Wars. Extensive coal mining took place from the early 1800s until 1963.
Durham Heritage Coast 15 miles
From Sunderland to Hartlepool, the Durham Heritage Coast has emerged from its industrial past to an area worthy of Heritage Coast status with one of the finest coastlines in England.