Situated by the river Wear, between Crook and Stanhope in County Durham in North East England, lies Wolsingham, a small market town in Weardale. Situated at the confluence of the river Wear and Waskerley Beck, Wolsingham is a Saxon settlement, its name derived from Waelsingas or ‘Sons of Wael’, an ancient Saxon family that once lived there. In Reginald the Monk’s Life of Godric, it is stated that the Saint lived in Wolsingham around 1120 AD with Eldric the hermit. This is the earliest known record of the town. In the Domesady Book of Durham, Wolsingham was a thriving community, producing foodstuffs for themselves as well as for the larder of the Bishop’s Castle. Hunting red deer in the parks of Wolsingham was a favourite pastime of the Bishop and his friends. It was one of the very first market towns in County Durham, granted its charter in 1615 and confirmed in 1667 with the appointment of land on which to hold the market and fairs. This was of considerable importance, offering grand facilities to surrounding districts from York to Newcastle. Unfortunately, the market has long since not survived, despite attempts to resurrect it although an annual Agricultural Show is held by the Wolsingham Agricultural Society on the first weekend in Sepetember, said to be the oldest show in the county. Wolsingham is currently the terminus of the Weardale Railway with heritage trains running on the five mile track between Stanhope, Frosterley and Wolsingham.
Attraction
Cottage
New Hall Farm
New Hall Farmhouse
Dentist
Doctor
Pub and Bar
Bay Horse Hotel
Mill Race Hotel
School
Wolsingham Primary School
Wolsingham School & Community College
Self-Catering
New Hall Farm
New Hall Farmhouse
Shops
Bradley Burn Farm Shop & Cafe
Keenan Butchers
Wolsingham Pharmacy Ltd
Peggottys
Hairworks
Places to Stay near Wolsingham
New Hall Farm (0.28 miles)
New Hall Farm is an 18th century working farm on the outskirts of Wolsingham, Weardale. New Hall Farm Cottage has been recently extensivly refurbished to a very high standard. With oak flooring throughout the cottage, the lounge is ... More | visit website
Greenwell Farm (2.24 miles)
A very warm welcome at Greenwell Farm which overlooks the hills of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. These character cottages situated in peaceful country surroundings are well equipped to a high standard ... More | visit website
Helme Park Hall County House Hotel (2.50 miles)
The Helme Park Hall Hotel extends a warm welcome to all guests. Set in the beauty & grandeur of the Wear Valley, this quaint hotel offers the very best in accommodation, ... More
Newlands Hall (2.50 miles)
Lyncroft Cottage (3.13 miles)
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In the heart of a traditional Weardale village set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this charming 19th century beamed cottage, with its delightful enclosed courtyard, ... More
Cornmill Cottage at Stowhouse Farm Cottages (4.65 miles)
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Nestling within 120 acres of peaceful farmland, four pretty and very comfortable cottages are ideally situated for exploring the unspoilt treasures of England's northerly counties. Attractions as ... More
The Pack Horse Inn (5.07 miles)
Dowfold House B&B (6.01 miles)
Royal Oak (6.84 miles)
Welcome to the Royal Oak . The Royal Oak is a family run Venue situated in one of Durham's hidden Valleys offering fantastic panorama, venues and walks. We have a ... More
The Old Mill Knitsley (7.05 miles)
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