Alston in the North Pennines is surrounded by a unique landscape of moorland, hills and rivers and can claim to be England's highest market town. Alston Local Links is one of the nine local links offices in Cumbria which deliver services locally to the community. Local links services are provided through a partnership formed between the county's six district councils, Cumbria County Council, the Lake District National Park, the Police and the Primary Care Trust.
Alston Local Links situated in Alston Town Hall provides library, tourist information and access to Council services. In 2009 the staff won 'Tourism team of the year' at the Cumbria Tourism Awards.
Our friendly and knowledgeable team are here to help you make the most of your visit and can provide you with all you need to know about where to stay, where to eat, things to do and how to get here. Come and see us while you are here and you won't miss a thing!
Contact us
Winter Opening Times
|
Day |
Time |
| Monday and Friday |
10am to 5pm |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday |
10am to 3pm |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Main Services
Local and regional Information Service
We provide tourist information on what to see and do around Alston and the North Pennines, the Eden Valley, Cumbria, Lake District, County Durham and Northumberland, including information on local transport and local and regional events.
Local Accommodation Finding Service
We offer a local accommodation booking and 'book a bed ahead' service. So if time is short, why not let us do the hard work for you.
What else does Alston Local Links have to offer?
Range of guides, maps and books on sale
A selection of local guides, maps and books are on sale in the TIC.
Local Fishing Licences
We sell fishing licenses for the local area.
Other services
We supply RADAR national key scheme (NKS) keys for accessible toilets. This national system offers independent access to disabled people to around 7,000 locked public toilets around the country Disabled toilets are available at Alston Town Hall and Alston Railway Station (during South Tynedale Railway opening hours only).
Internet Access
We have public internet access available.
Access: Wheelchair accessible.
