• Whilst walking in Europe we have been impressed by the excellent refreshment facilities for walkers and well way-marked routes to follow. Teesdale could learn from this example and increase visitors to the area.
• Jeff, Cotherstone
• I'm encouraged that the Vision is going to invest in the town's streetscape. The Town Council will keep Barney clean and tidy. We need retailers to help too.
• Councillor John Watson
• Barnard Castle Vision,
  Teesdale House,
  Galgate,
  Barnard Castle,
  DL12 9EL

  Telephone 03000 260 841, email us, or fill out this form.

Our Projects

The Witham Hall
Community, theatre and event space at the heart of Barnard Castle

Digital Teesdale
Better broadband connectivity for home and business use.

Heart of Teesdale Landscape Partnership
Barnard Castle Vision announces it has won Lottery funding through the Heritage Lottery Fund.

NeST Artists' Studios
NeST, new gallery cafe and work hub on Newgate

Artisan Quarter
Bazaar, studio, retail, exhibition and office space

1000 Voices
Join 1000 voices, to put forward your ideas and tell us how you feel about ours.

Shop Improvements
Grants are available for new and established retailers.

Castle Lights
A new evening lighting system now in place to light paths and floodlight the Castle.

The Market Cross
The future of the Buttermart - how do we safely make this building more accessible?

Shop Local
Local partners support rural producers and artisans and local retailers.

Digital Awards 08
Barnard Castle Vision won 'best use of mobile phone technology'.

Agriculture & sustainability
diversification, self-build green housing, local produce, food miles, sustainability

Riverside Restoration
Volunteers help restore the Riverside Walks and Sculpture Garden.

Digital Teesdale - FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Digital Teesdale project.