Amenities
The local pub in Bardon Mill is the Bowes Hotel (pictured)..is the building of a revolutionary village hall within Redburn playing field grounds.Bardon Mill joins onto Redburn which in turn joins with Towhouse. A Post Office van visits the village six days a week for two hours a day. The church services alternate weekly between Beltingham and Henshaw churches both of which are very close to the village. There is a very active WI locally.
A leek club show is held every year the produce from which is auctioned along with donations the day after the show. Funds are then donated to local charities. Every October there is the Bardon Mill and Roman Empire conkers championships held on the village green. This competition is open to all ages from tiny ones to old codgers. It is an excellent way for the community to get together. Local community projects are asked to run a stall at the event to raise funds for either their own projects. These include the local plant people at Growability who provide work experience for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Their place of work is at Ridley Hall. Others run stalls to help raise funds for local charities.
There are a wealth of footpaths in the locality all with spectacular views of our lovely countryside.
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