Find government services in Alston. Listings include South Tynedale Railway, Nenthead Mines, Epiacum Roman Fort, Alston Moor Parish Council, Fairhill and Save Alston Moor's Ambulance. Click on each in the list below the map for more information.
South Tynedale Railway Welcome to the South Tynedale Railway. Enjoy a scenic ride along the valley.
Scheduled Ancient Monument of lead and zinc mining landscape. Historic mine, including underground tours, open to the public on specific Open Days. Cared for by Nenthead Mines Conservation Society (registered charity: 1166281)
"The Best Preserved Roman Fort in the Empire" Visitors welcome. Try our family trail over impressive
Alston Moor Parish Council has 15 councillors from Alston, Garrigill and Nenthead Wards.
Fairhill is a community run recreation ground for all ages, and includes play areas, youth club and a bike track. It is a registered charity that looks after an area of land known locally as Fairhill, that in 1899 was given to the people of Alston.