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Friday, 06 April 2012 18:10
South Tynedale Railway's Lintley extension opens
Clear skies and fine spring sunshine brought large crowds to Alston on 1 April to see the opening of the South Tynedale Railway's extension to its new terminus at Lintley. More than 600 people travelled on the first four trains and hundreds more watched from the lineside path and vantage points along the line. So many arrived that for the first train that there was a short delay whilst an extra carriage was attached to accommodate everyone.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010 08:49
Visit Whitley Castle Britain's highest stone built Roman fort
At 330m (1050ft) above sea level, Whitley Castle "Epiacum" is the highest stone built Roman fort in Britain. It housed a garrison for about 500 men and was probably built to control lead and silver mining. Pottery found at a small scale excavation in the 1950s suggests that the fort was built about the same time as Hadrian's Wall, in the year 122.
Tuesday, 30 March 2010 15:47
Alston TIC celebrates its 10th year
Alston's award winning Tourist Information Centre (TIC) celebrates its 10th anniversary on Thursday, 1 April and the local community and businesses are coming together to join the TIC staff in celebrating their achievements from 1-3pm at Alston Town Hall.
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 12:17
Alston Art Fair
Alston Artists invite art-lovers to Alston's very first Art Fair, over the first weekend in December. Alston Art Fair, showcasing the work of seven professional artists at Alston House Hotel, coincides with the popular Alston Craft Fair, running from Friday 4 December to Sunday 6 December. Entry to both events is free, and their different venues are separated by only a couple of minutes' walk.
Wednesday, 09 September 2009 14:20
Gossipgate Gallery - One Year Anniversary!
Gossipgate Gallery & Gaslight Cafe recently celebrated their one year Anniversary. New owners Nikki & Jonathan House have built on the foundations laid by the gallery's previous owners.
Tuesday, 28 July 2009 17:13
Invitation to all accommodation providers
Eden District Council's Tourism Team invite all accommodation providers in and around Alston Moor to come along to an open day to find out more about why you should advertise your business in next year's Visit Eden Guide.
Tuesday, 16 June 2009 12:37
'On the Edge' Art Tour
Five local artists based in Alston, Garrigill & Carrshield have opened their studios to visitors during June and July. The 'On the Edge' Art Tour is part of the Northumberland Art Tour and will run each Sunday now until 18th & 19th July.
Wednesday, 13 May 2009 09:50
Alston's winning team of the Year!
Nineteen prizes were up for grabs in the Cumbrian Tourism Awards, which took place on 6th May at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal.
