Historic houses · North East England
Metcalf's House
In or near South Side.
Metcalf's House — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Peter McDermott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham · 5.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Metcalf's House is a historic house located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Metcalf's House is a historic house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical context within the region. The house reflects the characteristics of its era and serves as a representation of local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6765, -1.8911
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- South Bedburn
- Postcode
- DL13 3NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Wolsingham — 5.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/7881412449 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Metcalf's House?
- Metcalf's House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 3NL), in the parish of South Bedburn.
- What is Metcalf's House?
- Metcalf's House — a historic house in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Metcalf's House?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 3NL.
- Is Metcalf's House a protected site?
- Yes — Metcalf's House is part of the Bollihope, Pikestone, Eggleston and Woodland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Metcalf's House?
- The nearest railway station is Wolsingham, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 3NL.