Blanchland
Set beside the river in a wooded section of the upper Derwent valley, Blanchland is one of most attractive small villages in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Lying beneath magnificent fells, it is a conservation village built of stone from the remains of the 12th century Abbey. There is a special atmosphere and the village is steeped in history. It flourished during the 19th century lead mining bonanza and industrial archaeology abounds nearby.
The village has many listed buildings clustering around the remains of the Abbey Church. Blanchland is the centrepiece of an estate owned by a charitable trust, The Lord Crewe Charity. There is ample car parking with an honesty box, all proceeds used to support charitable activities in the village. Visit the Blanchland website for more details.
Blanchland is a frequent site for TV and film shoots.
