Title: Visit Wearhead: Best of Wearhead Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Wearhead](https://expedia.ca/Wearhead-Hotels.d3000442662.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Wearhead](https://expedia.ca/Wearhead-Vacation-Rentals.d3000442662.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Wearhead Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Wearhead.d3000442662.Car-Rental-Guide)[Wearhead Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Wearhead.d3000442662.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Wearhead ## Travel Guide ![Burtreeford Mill, Cowshill This large three-floored corn mill is built into the riverbank so the top floor is level with the top of the bank. The water wheel was driven by water from both Killhope Burn and Sedling Burn. It was built in the early 19th century and was used until 1939. The machinery was finally removed in 1990 and it is now a private dwelling http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRNMAP=D4640](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/788635af-434e-485e-9116-b001ad906871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/788635af-434e-485e-9116-b001ad906871.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Burtreeford Mill, Cowshill This large three-floored corn mill is built into the riverbank so the top floor is level with the top of the bank. The water wheel was driven by water from both Killhope Burn and Sedling Burn. It was built in the early 19th century and was used until 1939. The machinery was finally removed in 1990 and it is now a private dwelling http://www.keystothepast.info/durhamcc/K2P.nsf/K2PDetail?readform&PRNMAP=D4640](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/788635af-434e-485e-9116-b001ad906871.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/788635af-434e-485e-9116-b001ad906871.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Bail Hill Bail Hill Farm at the head of Weardale.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/f822bd59-e907-44fb-8232-63d614296775.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/f822bd59-e907-44fb-8232-63d614296775.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)) ![Hay meadows downstream of Cowshill Colourful fields above the Killhope Burn.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/76b1d0b9-73f8-4dd7-98c4-0177398e241e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/76b1d0b9-73f8-4dd7-98c4-0177398e241e.jpg) by [Richard Webb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/196) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Wearhead View down to Wearhead from the Bents.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/9337d1bf-b96c-41ff-8259-d76823304caa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/9337d1bf-b96c-41ff-8259-d76823304caa.jpg) by [Richard Webb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/196) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Wearhead Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000442662) - Wearhead Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Wearhead ![Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88930000/88928000/88927999/ad7ca9fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Butterfly Lodge, Cosy Winter get away in this snug converted rural cart house Wearhead England Stay at this lodge in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead ... 10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) Pet friendly, very clean &comfortable Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=88927999&PinnedHotelID=88927999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000442662) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=88927999&PinnedHotelID=88927999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000442662) ![Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519100/519079/a045b9a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Slaley Hall Hexham England CA $165 CA $198 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews) Room clean and comfortable. Staff courteous and friendly. Good breakfast. Great pool and spa but busy at weekends. Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=519079&PinnedHotelID=519079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000442662) ![The Beaumont Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82200/82133/81ced8d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beaumont Hotel Beaumont Street Hexham England CA $147 CA $177 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (507 reviews) Room was spotless, service was fantastic. Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=82133&PinnedHotelID=82133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000442662) [See all 1,037 properties in Wearhead](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000442662) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36172600/36172593/c9732e41_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger Barnard Castle England Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Bowes Museum and Barnard Castle are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) Perfect location! Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-The-Bothy-Detached-Listed-Cottage-One-Mile-From-Barnard-Castle.h36172593.Hotel-Information) ![Lovelady Shield House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/w1041h1382x3y0-801a7159_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovelady Shield House Lovelady Lane Alston England Stay at this vacation home in Alston. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attraction Nenthead Mines is located nearby. [](https://expedia.ca/Alston-Hotels-Lovelady-Shield-House.h120655749.Hotel-Information) ![WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22010000/22003800/22003779/57fe44e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes Brampton Northumberland Stay at this vacation home in Brampton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. 8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews) Fantastic property beautifully presented - disappointing that HomeAway don’t manage the whole proces The property was amazing and owners very flexible around arrival time and departure. Couldn’t fault it and would definitely choose to stay again. However very confusing that received 2 invoices - 1 from Homeaway and another from Crabtree and Crabtree. Confusing as to what was being paid for what. ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Wearhead hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[Feb 26 - Feb 27](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[Feb 27 - Feb 28](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000442662&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494370/9cb166ad-a278-4ab6-9bc1-99558593f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamsterley Forest Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088251/51cc66e2-a802-4509-83f4-95da735d7544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Castle After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.Vacation-Attraction) #### Binchester Roman Fort Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland when you take a trip to Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Binchester-Roman-Fort-Bishop-Auckland.d6088253.Vacation-Attraction) #### Weardale Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum during your travels in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Weardale-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025519.Vacation-Attraction) #### Witton Castle Explore the great outdoors at Witton Castle, a lovely green space in Evenwood. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Witton-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971621.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham History Tour CA $34 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) ![Durham Full City Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47405255/f6dd1cfa-38f3-4467-a382-37f4fa353bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Full City Tour CA $43 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details) ![Walkabout Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46329295/d9d205d7-9075-4d97-bbf9-d24b3c27382a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walkabout Durham History Tour CA $30 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/walkabout-durham-history-tour.a46329295.activity-details) ![Dark Durham Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327981/db2471b9-8b4d-4c99-8318-b4ad97269306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dark Durham Tour CA $30 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a47327981.activity-details) ![Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47015928/727b6053-ed84-47c0-9dfd-1a96c542dd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting CA $56 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-of-durham-with-alcohol-tasting.a47015928.activity-details) ![Durham: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49509030/a9724b90-7e63-45ec-8ef4-9adc65ec0b79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour CA $65 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/durham-city-highlights-guided-walking-tour.a49509030.activity-details) [See all activities in Wearhead](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Wearhead.d3000442662.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Wearhead - Places of interest - [Northumberland National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Northumberland-National-Park-England.d6088311.Vacation-Attraction) - [Eden Valley ](https://expedia.ca/Eden-Valley-England.d6049735.Vacation-Attraction) - [Hall Hill Farm ](https://expedia.ca/Hall-Hill-Farm-Durham.d553248635949801525.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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