Gossipgate Gallery lies in a tranquil corner of the historic town of Alston, situated high up in the hills at the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty. The gallery has been established since 1983, and having celebrated its 20th anni ...
From here you can find out more about Nenthead Mines, a museum dedicated to both showing and telling the 'story' of the mineral mining past of the North Pennines. Prepare to launch on a voyage of discovery at Nenthead Mines, learning more about the p ...
The South Tynedale Railway operates steam and diesel hauled passenger trains, along a 2 mile line from Alston, in Cumbria to Kirkhaugh, in Northumberland, along part of the very scenic South Tyne valley. The railway is operated and maintained by volu ...