English Heritage sites near Lynesack and Softley Parish
BARNARD CASTLE
7 miles from Lynesack and Softley Parish
Set on a high rock, Barnard Castle takes it name from its 12th-century founder, Bernard de Balliol. It was later developed by the Beauchamp family and then passed into the hands of Richard III.
EGGLESTONE ABBEY
7 miles from Lynesack and Softley Parish
The charming ruins of a small monastery of Premonstratensian 'white canons', picturesquely set above a bend in the River Tees near Barnard Castle.
AUCKLAND CASTLE DEER HOUSE
8 miles from Lynesack and Softley Parish
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham. It provided deer with shelter and food, and had grounds for picnics and rooms for enjoying the view.
PIERCEBRIDGE ROMAN BRIDGE
10 miles from Lynesack and Softley Parish
Stonework foundations, now marooned in a field, of a bridge which once led to Piercebridge Roman Fort.
STANWICK IRON AGE FORTIFICATIONS
10 miles from Lynesack and Softley Parish
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.
BOWES CASTLE
10 miles from Lynesack and Softley Parish
The impressive ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep, on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines.
Churches in Lynesack and Softley Parish
St John the Evangelist
Grewburn Lane
Lynesack
Durham
01388 718584
Quaint, old-fashioned church in a beautiful, rural setting; off the road, up a quiet lane.
Charles Dickens' novel "Nicholas Nickleby" features a famous character called "Smike". Smike was based on a real-life person called Edward Smith, who is buried in this chucrhyard. The name "Smike" is inscribed on the tombstone.
Evening services change from 6:00pm to 3:00pm starting from Sunday 2nd November 2014, until Spring 2015.
St Mary’s Woodland
Pubs in Lynesack and Softley Parish
Diamond Inn
Locals pub. No food. No real ale. Good selection of bottled beers.
Edge Hotel
A spacious pub which is convenient refreshment stop for people visiting Hamsterley Forest. Open plan interior, with L-shaped bar area to the right and lounge/restaurant to the left. Offers food on Friday evenings Sunday lunchtimes.
Real al...
Royal Oak
Village local with bar across the front of the building, and pool room, through open double doors, at the side. Bar serves both areas. Plenty of community activities as well as music nights.