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Northern Rocks: The North Pennines Festival of Geology and Landscape 2009
Contact Information
1 Martin Street
Stanhope
County Durham
DL13 2UY
Tel: +44 01388 528801
Travel Directions
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Northern Rocks - The North Pennines Festival of Geology and Landscape, running between 23 May and 7 June 2009, is the sixth annual Northern Rocks Festival.
Northern Rocks celebrates the world-class geological heritage and landscape of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and UNESCO European Geopark, and is part of European Geoparks Week. The two weeks are full of over 30 events and activities to help you discover the geological secrets of the North Pennines. Join a guided walk, sign up for a geological short break, have a go at rock climbing, explore old lead mines with expert guides, try your hand at craft activities and attend exhibitions and childrens events!
More details from the North Pennines AONB Partnership on 01388 528801 or visit www.northpennines.org.uk
Opening Times
| 23/05/2009 - 07/06/2009 |
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Road Directions
Various locations throughout the North Pennines AONB.
Public Transport Directions
Various locations throughout the North Pennines AONB, some of which will be accessible by public transport. Call Traveline on 0871 2002233 or visit www.traveline.org.uk for details.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside - Most events located in or around countryside
- Indoor Event - Some events are indoor - eg talks/exhibitions
- Outdoor Event - Majority of events are outdoor
- Village Location - Some events are located in villages
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Booking essential - Pre booking is essential for many events (many are free but still need to be booked in advance)
Target Markets
- Family Fun - Some events are aimed at families
- Marketed Towards Children - Some events are marketed towards children
- Marketed Towards Families - Some events are marketed towards families
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