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Tours to the Top

Enjoy the magnificent views of the North East from the top of Penshaw Monument, climbing up through the secret staircase.

Climb the 76 steps, built into one of the columns, and enjoy the wide spread views of County Durham, Northumberland, Yorkshire Dales, Pennines and the Coast. 

Spot Durham Cathedral, the lights at Emirates Riverside Stadium (home of Durham Cricket Club),Tynemouth Priory, Cheviots Hills, Pontop Pike, Burnhope Transmitter and the Victoria Viaduct.

Booking is essential as there is limited availability.

A maximum of 5 people are able to climb to the top of the monument in each 30 minute tour slot. Last tour is at 4.30pm, finishing at 5pm.

Please note:

  • National Trust members, please bring your membership cards with your tickets.
  • Climb Penshaw Hill and meet at the base of the monument. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins.
  • Please wear sensible shoes to climb the hill and monument and appropriate outdoor clothing, it can be breezy at the top.
  • Access is via 76 stairs to climb to the top. The steps are narrow and winding. To climb Penshaw Hill is via steps directly from the lane or a path that circles the hill. Minimum height requirement is 1 metre.
  • Children must be at least 1 metre tall and accompanied by an adult.

Ticket options

  • All (NT members) - Tours to the Top
    All (NT members) - Tours to the Top
    Free

    Please bring your membership cards with your tickets. Children must be at least 1 metre tall and accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins.

    0 5 max

    Please bring your membership cards with your tickets. Children must be at least 1 metre tall and accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins.

  • All (non NT members) - Tours to the Top
    All (non NT members) - Tours to the Top
    £5.00

    Children must be at least 1 metre tall and accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins.

    0 5 max

    Children must be at least 1 metre tall and accompanied by an adult. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins.

Tours to the Top

Enjoy the magnificent views of the North East from the top of Penshaw Monument, climbing up through the secret staircase.

Climb the 76 steps, built into one of the columns, and enjoy the wide spread views of County Durham, Northumberland, Yorkshire Dales, Pennines and the Coast. 

Spot Durham Cathedral, the lights at Emirates Riverside Stadium (home of Durham Cricket Club),Tynemouth Priory, Cheviots Hills, Pontop Pike, Burnhope Transmitter and the Victoria Viaduct.

Booking is essential as there is limited availability.

A maximum of 5 people are able to climb to the top of the monument in each 30 minute tour slot. Last tour is at 4.30pm, finishing at 5pm.

Please note:

  • National Trust members, please bring your membership cards with your tickets.
  • Climb Penshaw Hill and meet at the base of the monument. Please arrive 5 minutes before your tour begins.
  • Please wear sensible shoes to climb the hill and monument and appropriate outdoor clothing, it can be breezy at the top.
  • Access is via 76 stairs to climb to the top. The steps are narrow and winding. To climb Penshaw Hill is via steps directly from the lane or a path that circles the hill. Minimum height requirement is 1 metre.
  • Children must be at least 1 metre tall and accompanied by an adult.

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