historical landmark in Butterknowle

Heritage Water Pumping Station in Darlington. Open days 11am until 5pm, last entry 4pm. Unfortunately we are unable to accept Visa or debit cards.

Stonework foundations, now marooned in a field, of a bridge which once led to Piercebridge Roman Fort.

An excavated section, part cut into rock, of the ramparts of the huge Iron Age trading and power-centre of the Brigantes, the most important tribe in pre- Roman northern Britain.

The Fir Tree Country Hotel with bar and restaurant can be found in the small country village of Fir Tree, on the A68, south west of Durham City.