Title: Visit Alston: Best of Alston Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Alston](https://expedia.ca/Alston-Hotels.d182433.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Alston](https://expedia.ca/Alston-Vacation-Rentals.d182433.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Alston](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Alston.d182433.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Alston Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Alston.d182433.Car-Rental-Guide)[Alston Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Alston.d182433.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Alston ## Travel Guide ![Disused Lead Mines in Northumberland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011407/00064380-5b4a-4d02-9fee-a878d3e5def8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![River South Tyne](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/502e30ac-eb32-4b95-b865-ea0fcfc396b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/502e30ac-eb32-4b95-b865-ea0fcfc396b2.jpg) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bayles](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/24759eb7-b6fb-44c1-9ec8-4a3e8bcf52f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/24759eb7-b6fb-44c1-9ec8-4a3e8bcf52f9.jpg) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Little Gill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/48ebb08b-e776-4c35-aa98-d5fbc8129e7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/48ebb08b-e776-4c35-aa98-d5fbc8129e7b.jpg) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Stanners Gill Snow Looking down Stanners Gill and beyond towards Cross Fell. Stanners Gill is a side valley of Cash Burn](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/2a86e0ad-27f0-4b7c-85a8-4488bd769f3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182433/2a86e0ad-27f0-4b7c-85a8-4488bd769f3f.jpg) by [Paul Gregory](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/29651) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Alston Things to do - Alston Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Alston ![Lovelady Shield• Countryside Retreat• Garden• Free Wi-Fi• Ideal for Large Groups](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123340000/123339700/123339635/f46da326_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovelady Shield• Countryside Retreat• Garden• Free Wi-Fi• Ideal for Large Groups Alston Cumbria CA $1,686 CA $1,686 total Apr 20 - Apr 21 includes taxes & fees Stay at this vacation home in Alston. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. 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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=527747&PinnedHotelID=527747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182433) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=527747&PinnedHotelID=527747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182433) ![North Lakes Hotel And Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894800/894703/65f2dd92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Lakes Hotel And Spa Ullswater Road Penrith England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $191 CA $229 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (992 reviews) Fantastic hotel. Room really spacious with very comfortable bed. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Alston-Hotels-Lovelady-Shield-Countryside-Retreat-Garden-Free-Wi-Fi-Ideal-For-Large-Groups.h123339635.Hotel-Information) ![Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90780000/90774100/90774055/e8d2ed1e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cobblestones Cottage at Lovelady Shield Lovelady Lane Alston England Stay at this cottage in Alston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. 8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews) The property had lots of equiptment for cooking. The maintenance man and cleaner were extremely friendly and helpful. The outside could do with some care and attention to update . We had a lovley break here and would go again. Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Alston-Hotels-Cobblestones-Cottage-At-Lovelady-Shield.h90774055.Hotel-Information) ![The Halston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35130000/35127300/35127212/aa19f5b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Halston 20-34 Warwick Rd Carlisle England Stay at this aparthotel in Carlisle. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... [](https://expedia.ca/Carlisle-Hotels-The-Halston.h35127212.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Alston](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182433&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Discover the area's countryside and restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Nenthead-Mines-Alston.d553248621555971616.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Alston ![There has been a church on the site in Hexham, England, for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria made a grant of lands to Wilfrid, Bishop of York. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins. 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