Barnard Castle, historic market town, County Durham, Northern England

Barnard Castle is a lovely historic market town set above the glorious River Tees. Its name derives from the 12th Century Norman Castle built by Bernard Balliol between 1112 and 1132. The Castle occupies a most commanding position above the River Tees. It is a most pleasant town to potter around in and its varied architecture is highly rated. See also Scenes around the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Northern England-selected views and Scenes around the North-East - County Durham & Newcastle
	The Market Place Teashop provides good food, tea and coffee etc. and is at the top end of Horse Market (above) which is part of the main street of Barnard Castle. Up on the right is Galgate (left picture) with more shops and fine houses.
	Penny's Cafe is just across the road from the octagonal Buttercross ('Market Cross', 'Butter Mart', above and left) with Church in the background. The Buttercross, built in 1747, is a reminder that Barnard Castle is the main market town for Teesdale. In its time is has served as a court, gaol, Town Hall and butter market.
	Blagraves House on The Bank is a 16th century house which later became an inn. It is reputed that Oliver Cromwell was entertained here in 1648. Built in 1569 it is still going strong as a restaurant.
	The Old Well Inn is fine looking house on The Bank. The are many other handsome houses on The Bank and further down towards the River Tees on Thorngate.
	The White Swan pub is just across the fine bridge over the River Tees below Barnard's Castle. It is a suitable place to call in to after a lovely walk along the River Tees up to Cotherstone which is an excellent circular river walk (see below).
See also Scenes around the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Northern England-selected views and Scenes around the North-East - County Durham & Newcastle

*  A cup of tea please! or fine ales & beers or specialist teas or ordinary teas or coffees and home baked cakes, bar meals 'pub grub' and other food and organic cooking if possible please! after a good day out walking or exploring a village, town or city on foot! Tea rooms for eating and drinking, cafes (cafe-tearooms), picnic spots, restaurants, hostels, inns, pubs, bars, hotels, bed and breakfast, holiday cottages-flats-apartments and other places of refreshment or accommodation etc. worth a visit by a walker or 'tourist' for one reason or another.  *  It might be because of good food, good hospitality, splendid location or little competition after a demanding walk! whether on several weeks walking or motoring holiday or a mini weekend break. *  I rarely pass particular or detailed judgement of the establishment for the visitor-tourist on holiday in Barnard Castle, County Durham in the North of England.  * page updated April 3rd 2008  *  EMAIL Phil Brown  *  Please note that I do NOT take bookings  *  digital images-photographs-pictures-photos-webshots-holiday snaps-views-scenes © Dr W P Brown  *

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