East Briscoe Farm Cottages

11/05/2024

An amazing display from the aurora over East Briscoe last night.

09/05/2024

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/cuckoo

Heard the first cuckoo today. The cuckoo is on the red list and has suffered a global decline so its always good to hear one in our valley.

A dove-sized bird with blue grey upper parts, head & chest with dark barred white under parts, not unlike kestrels or sparrowhawks in appearance. Read more

29/04/2024

Our new lighting makes the path to the pool house even more lovely.

12/03/2024

A day out with a difference from the Weardale Railway!

View Gin and Cheese Train from Weardale Railway.

06/03/2024

Great to see The Auckland Project's Spanish Gallery won Small Visitor Attraction of the Year at the North East Tourism Awards. It's a fascinating gallery and has a great tapas restaurant as well!

28/02/2024

Some great live music coming up at The WItham in Barnard Castle. If you're planning a visit to the area it's always worth checking what's on at this brilliant venue.

24/02/2024

'Thank you so much for an amazing weekend, the cottages were incredible and the games/pool room were fantastic fun. We were celebrating my daughter's 21st and cousin's 18th. It was perfect for everyone, all ages were catered for! You guys are so patient and accommodating, we will certainly be back very soon! If I could rate it out of 10….. I’d give it 20!! Thanks again for helping us create the best memories!! Joanna X' Thanks Joanna. It makes us so happy to get such great feedback!

21/02/2024

Raby Castle is introducing a whole host of new activities this year. This children's adventure mystery sounds like lots of fun!

Children's Indoor Theatre Experience: Castle Quest | Saturday 24th February🏰

BRAND NEW for 2024! Step into a world of mystery and intrigue with Rusticus Theatre’s latest production, “Castle Quest”! Join Edward and Kitty as they embark on a thrilling adventure inside Raby Castle to solve the case of a priceless piece of art that has gone missing. But they can’t do it alone – they need your help!🎭🖼️

🎟️Children £12.00 | Adult £6.50

Find out more and book your place - https://bit.ly/3w8KgUg

20/02/2024

We're lucky to have the Bowes Museum nearby and this tour sounds fascinating.

Half-term fun at The Bowes Museum!
Friday 23rd - Family Story Tour: Bird Stories

Embark on a captivating journey themed around the brand-new exhibition, "Murmuration." 🕊️

Perfect for curious minds of all ages, this family-friendly tour will uncover the mysteries behind the museum's mesmerising displays. Don't miss the chance to explore art in a whole new light! Don't worry if you have missed out today, this tour will be running on Friday 23rd February.

Part of Be Curious at The Bowes Museum (from 17 - 25 February)

20/02/2024

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/curlew

We heard our first curlew of the year yesterday. It's great to hear these red-listed ground-nesting birds return to the moor to breed after spending the winter at the seaside. They will soon be joined by lapwings and larks filling the air with birdsong.

The curlew is the largest European wading bird, recognisable on winter estuaries or summer moors with its long down-curved bill, brown upperparts and long legs