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What to Do
Where to Stay
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Don't forget to pop in to the Local Links Centre when you're visiting Alston Moor, where you will find a fantastic range of leaflets on what to do when you're here, as well as any advice you may need during your stay. Click here to view their opening times.
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Alston has many attractions for the visitor ... don’t miss a visit to the Old Station Yard, home to the South Tynedale Railway, the highest narrow gauge in the country. Buy a ticket in the restored Victorian station building for a leisurely ride on one of the beautifully restored steam and diesel locomotives, through the beautiful scenery of the South Tyne Valley. Follow this up with a visit to the fascinating HUB Transport and Heritage Museum located next door to the station, depicting 150 years of local history. Nearby there are the restored Lead Mines of Nenthead Heritage Centre and Killhope Leading Mining Centre, telling the stories of the history and geology of the area, now open as visitor attractions.
Alston Moor has a wide selection of small country house hotels, friendly public houses and bed and breakfasts, as well as a number of self-catering cottages sleeping from anywhere from 2 to 22 people. There is also a good sized very comfortable youth hostel in the centre of town and a small number of caravan and camping site, making it almost impossible not to find somewhere to suit your requirements.
If you are thinking of visiting Alston Moor and need advice on any aspect of your visit, please contact our award winning tourism team at the Local Links Centre based in Alston Town Hall in the centre of town.