Tours to the Top

Saturday 22 June, 10:00

Your chance to enjoy magnificent views of the North East from the top of Penshaw Monument. You'll be climbing the 76 steps of a secret staircase, built into one of the columns, and enjoying the wide spread views of County Durham, Northumberland, Yorkshire Dales, Pennines and the Coast.

Spot Durham Cathedral, the lights at Emirates Riverside Stadium (home of Durham Cricket Club),Tynemouth Priory, Cheviots Hills, Pontop Pike, Burnhope Transmitter and the Victoria Viaduct.

FREE for National Trust Members, but booking is essential - a maximum of 5 people are able to climb in each 30 minute tour slot. Slots every half an hour between 10am and 4:30pm, and all the booking links are on the Frisk List.

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Penshaw Monument

Booking details - Call 0344 249 1895 Children must be at least 1 metre tall and accompanied by an adult Meet at the base of the monument. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins. Wear sensible shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing, it can be breezy at the top. NOTE: The steps are narrow and winding.

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