As always a great trip to Barnard Castle. Fabulous site, great location AND sun was shining !!! Lots of great places to visit this time being Raby Castle and gardens which was fantastic although read brochure first as Castle is closed on Mondays but gardens gorgeous and head gardener Geoffrey very informative on guided walk. Barnard Castle itself a lovely town with very nice independent shops. Discovered a jewel too not too far away in Seaham. Lovely unspoilt wee seaside town with great fish and chips topped off with a paddle ! Fantastic few days away. .