Welcome to Wolsingham

Check out the links below to see what Wolsingham and the surrounding area has to offer.

Overlooking the Market Place, the Number 10 cafe offers great food and drinks in stylish and comfortable surroundings. Popular with locals and visitors alike, it provides the ideal spot to stop and take a break when visiting the area. Outside seating allows you to enjoy a natter or just sit and watch the world go by!

Visit their Facebook page here.

Black Lion, Meadhope Street

The Paddock is a 22 pitch, quiet caravan site for touring caravans and motorhomes located in Wolsingham - a convenient location for attending Wolsingham Wayfarers' walks and visiting the County Durham area.

Adjacent to a caravan and motorhome dealership alongside the River Wear, The Paddock has 21 Hard standings, and 1 Grass Pitch - all with electricity.

Visit their website here.

Number 10 Cafe, Market Place

Hidden away a minute from the Market Place, this welcoming, comfortable gem is a great place to relax. The open fire features in the single, open plan room, with a pool table to the rear and TV for sports. Noted for its award winning beers and ciders.

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The Paddock Touring Park, Durham Road

Buon Appetito, West End

All at Sixes and Sevens Gift Shop, Market Place

The Charles Attwood, Market Place

All at Sixes and Sevens is situated in the heart of Wolsingham in the Market Place. Offering a wonderful array of gifts, cards, books and soft toys it is perfect for when you are trying to find something a little bit special.

The Wolsingham Constitutional Club has been part of Wolsingham village life ever since the founding of the steelworks by Charles Attwood. The club now welcomes families, cyclists, walkers, and visitors into a warm and vibrant environment with something for everyone including a sports bar, lounge, and outside area with decking and play area.

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An authentic Italian restaurant conveniently located on the Wolsingham High Street offering fabulous fresh food, delicious wines and friendly service in wonderful surroundings.

Visit their website here.

Weardale Museum, Ireshopeburn

Wolsingham Local History

Take a ride on the heritage trains on the Weardale Railway and enjoy stunning views of Wolsingham and the wider Wear Valley. Wolsingham Station platform and car park are located at the south end of The Causway, and are open when trains are running. Disabled car parking spaces available.

Visit their website here for Train Timetables and Fares.

Read a fascinating insight into Victorian school and village life in Wolsingham during the 1800s. 'Through The Eyes of a School' is the first book written by local author Andrew Marshall.

View the research, read reviews and order your copy here.

Just a few miles outside of Wolsingham you will find the fascinating Weardale Museum, a small volunteer run museum dedicated to preserving the history & heritage of Weardale and its people. The adjoining High House Chapel is now owned by the Trustees of Weardale Museum who aim to preserve this unique piece of history.

The museum is also home to the Weardale Genealogy service. They maintain the family history for over 70,000 people and families linked with Weardale and the surrounding areas.

Visit their website here.

Weardale Railway, The Causeway

The Wolsingham Show is held on the first weekend in September and lays claim to be England's oldest agricultural show.

Visit their website here.

Weardale Area Action Partnership

Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team

Wolsingham Show, Durham Road

The Weardale Area Action Partnership (AAP) gives people and organisations in and around Weardale the opportunity to work together and take action on local issues.

They are a partnership that consists of members of the public, representatives from Durham County Council, town and parish councils, police, fire, health, housing, business, university and voluntary organisations.

Visit their website here.

Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team provide a search and rescue service for the whole of County Durham, from the high fells in the West to the coastal communities of the North Sea. The team responds to requests by the police to a range of incidents, from injured or lost people in the hills to vulnerable missing people in urban settings.

The team consists of about 50 volunteers, all on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All volunteers have full time jobs and meet almost all their own expenses. The team will typically respond to between 40 and 50 requests for help every year.

Visit their website here.