Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Alston December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Alston](https://expedia.ca/Alston-Hotels.d182433.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Alston ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Alston Types of activities [Alston travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Alston.dx182433) ![Photo by Rob B66](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8a89c53f7d1063b84ba35d471bbee38e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Rob B66](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8a89c53f7d1063b84ba35d471bbee38e.jpg) ![Photo by Bill Hadlow](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/88abcbbbcf408b04132f8d86575a3492.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Bill Hadlow](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/88abcbbbcf408b04132f8d86575a3492.jpg) ![Photo by Cathy Jamieson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5ea1c43977c232dc8acaaf466d695db9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Cathy Jamieson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5ea1c43977c232dc8acaaf466d695db9.jpg) ![Photo by Cathy Jamieson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ab0ec12e4f225010b90f9cc016b51f26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Cathy Jamieson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/ab0ec12e4f225010b90f9cc016b51f26.jpg) ![Photo by Cathy Jamieson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e71bc262af4e8a22490d42f7cfcaba0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Cathy Jamieson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e71bc262af4e8a22490d42f7cfcaba0d.jpg) ## Alston Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Alston has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Alston is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Alston to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Alston Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Alston. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Alston attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Alston | Number of things to do | 1 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self Drive Northumberland Adventure in a Classic Defender](/things-to-do/self-drive-northumberland-adventure-in-a-classic-defender.a51014020.activity-details): CA $973 | | Top 5 things to do | [Self Drive Northumberland Adventure in a Classic Defender](/things-to-do/self-drive-northumberland-adventure-in-a-classic-defender.a51014020.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | [Self Drive Northumberland Adventure in a Classic Defender](/things-to-do/self-drive-northumberland-adventure-in-a-classic-defender.a51014020.activity-details) | ## What to do in Alston --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Alston #### Nenthead Mines You can study the exhibits at Nenthead Mines, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Nenthead. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Alston ![Photo by Geraldine Soh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/79fc05d17ac82d49c585a8be98eff37b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hexham ![Appleby-in-Westmorland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2711788fa585b9d54992da4b5261ee18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Appleby-in-Westmorland ![Photo "Long Marton" by Linda Mellor (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/71a4ff1c955ebf5554b5a73cd3fb4b3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Linda Mellor](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/2437) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Long Marton ![Photo by Ian Hall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e796fbc6cee7a9b86cb08b8c5809b6b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Forest and Frith ![Photo "Glassonby" by Peter McDermott (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/408f1e13e20fdb7af06d32091554441c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Peter McDermott](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14194) ([CC BY-SA](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Glassonby ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Alston worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Alston? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Alston? ### Is three days enough to stay in Alston? ### What are some activities to do in Alston with kids? > - 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