Things to Do in COTHERSTONE

⭐ 4.4 3.1 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Teesdale Sports Centre

This wheelchair-accessible leisure facility on Strathmore Road offers swimming and sports activities with onsite dining, baby changing rooms and accessible toilets for families.

3.1 mi away

Castles & Palaces

Barnard Castle

Explore medieval ruins where kids can hunt for ancient boar carvings and wander through a delightful sensory garden, with full accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout.

⭐ 4.6 3.2 mi away

Live Events & Concerts

Free Monster Trucks Show

Watch colossal monster trucks roar into action at this thrilling free show set in beautiful Streatlam Park, featuring family-friendly facilities and refreshments available on-site.

⭐ 4.6 3.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

The Bowes Museum

This grand French-style château in County Durham houses an impressive collection of fine and decorative arts, with an onsite restaurant to refuel during your cultural adventure.

⭐ 4.9 4.3 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Grassholme Observatory

Explore celestial wonders and observe distant galaxies at this accessible stargazing facility beside Grassholme Reservoir, offering views of planets, stars and cosmic phenomena through powerful telescopes.

⭐ 4.6 4.4 mi away

Landmarks & Monuments

Egglestone Abbey

Explore the atmospheric ruins of this medieval monastery nestled beside the River Tees near Barnard Castle, where picnickers can enjoy scenic surroundings while discovering centuries of monastic history.

⭐ 4.1 6.7 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Thorpe Farm Centre

A fully accessible soft play venue welcoming families with young children, offering wheelchair-friendly facilities throughout and baby changing areas to ensure comfortable visits for all.

⭐ 4.2 7.2 mi away

Castles & Palaces

The Plotters’ Forest at Raby Castle

Step into centuries of history at this magnificent medieval fortress in Staindrop, where atmospheric castle rooms reveal tales from different eras and forest trails invite family exploration.

⭐ 4.6 8.7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Hamsterley Forest

This expansive woodland playground invites families to bike scenic trails, enjoy picnics, and explore nature together in a fully accessible, dog-friendly setting with dining options available.

⭐ 4.6 9.5 mi away

National Parks & Reserves

High Force Waterfall

Experience England's mightiest cascade plunging 70 feet into a dramatic gorge, with woodland trails and 78 steps leading to breathtaking viewpoints above this spectacular natural wonder.