Causey Bank Mires, Beamish

#8 among attractions in Beamish

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Causey Bank Mires is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Derwentside district of County Durham, England. It lies alongside and to the west of the Tanfield Railway, just under 1 km north of the Causey Arch. ()

Established: 1987 (37 years ago)Coordinates: 54°54'11"N, 1°40'41"W

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Beamish United Kingdom

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Causey Bank Mires – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: MetroCentre Shopping Centre, Beamish Hall, Angel Of The North, Beamish Museum.

3.7 miN
Amusement, Amusement park
MetroCentre Shopping Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
96 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gateshead, just a stone's throw from the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, lies the MetroCentre Shopping Centre – a retail paradise that doubles as an unexpected amusement park oasis. As the largest shopping and leisure complex in the UK...
1.4 miS
Golf, Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture
Beamish Hall, Beamish
36 min walk • Beamish Hall is a mid-18th-century country house, now converted to a hotel, which stands in 24 acres of grounds near the town of Stanley, County Durham. It is a Grade II* listed building.
3.6 miE
Anthony Gormley's iconic angel statue
Angel Of The North, Newcastle upon Tyne
92 min walk • Standing tall as a contemporary icon in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, the Angel of the North is a monumental statue that has become a symbol of the area's cultural identity and industrial heritage. This colossal steel sculpture, completed in 1998, is the work of...
1.4 miSE
Open-air living museum of historic life
Beamish Museum, Beamish
36 min walk • Beamish Museum, nestled in the picturesque countryside of County Durham in the United Kingdom, offers visitors a unique journey back in time. This open-air museum is dedicated to preserving the rich industrial heritage of the North East of England during the 1820s...
~1900 ftN
Museum
Tanfield Railway, Beamish
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the picturesque countryside near Beamish, United Kingdom, the Tanfield Railway emerges as a charming testament to the golden age of steam. As the world's oldest railway, this tourist attraction is an essential visit for history buffs...
4.1 miNE
Park, National park, Playground
Saltwell Park, Newcastle upon Tyne
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Gateshead, just a stone's throw away from the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Saltwell Park stands as a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape. This Victorian park, spanning 55 acres, is a cherished green space that has been offering a...
2.3 miNW
Park, Vernacular architecture
Gibside
59 min walk • Gibside is a stunning example of a Georgian 'grand design' on a spectacular scale, nestled in the rolling countryside of the Derwent Valley. Once the stately home of the Bowes-Lyon family, this 18th-century estate offers a glimpse into the past with its historic...
0.6 miSW
Bridge
Causey Arch, Stanley
15 min walk • The Causey Arch is a bridge near Stanley in County Durham, northern England. It is the oldest surviving single-arch railway bridge in the world, and a key element of the industrial heritage of England. It carried an early wagonway to transport coal.
2.3 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Forts and castles, Vernacular architecture
Ravensworth Castle, Newcastle upon Tyne
58 min walk • Ravensworth Castle is a ruinous Grade II* listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument situated at Lamesley, Tyne and Wear, England.
4.1 miNE
Memorial
Dunston Staiths, Newcastle upon Tyne
104 min walk • Dunston is particularly known for wooden coal staiths, first opened in 1893 as a structure for loading coal from the North Durham coalfield onto ships.
2.9 miN
Town, Area
Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne
74 min walk • Whickham is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, North East England, 5 miles southwest of Newcastle upon Tyne. Whickham lies within historic County Durham. The town is on high ground overlooking the River Tyne. The 2011 Census recorded its population as 16,652.