The Harehope Quarry Project offers environmental education, field studies, rural skills training, community development, and community arts based from a limestone quarry in the North Pennines.
Sustainable living in a wonderfully natural environment
The Harehope Quarry Project is located on the edge of the village of Frosterley in Weardale, Co.Durham. We are a workers co-operative offering environmental education, field studies, rural skills training, community development, and community arts.
Based in a former limestone quarry in the North Pennines the project presents a unique environment for study, relaxing, volunteering opportunities, community events and a meeting place with a difference.
Harehope Quarry is a multi-faceted project. Our aim is to practically demonstrate a more sustainable way of living. We promote integrated and sustainable rural development through a range of social, economic and environmental activities.
GTBS Gold Award
The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK. Businesses are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more.
Businesses that meet the required standard, receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold award based on their level of achievement and Harehope Quarry Project is proud to have been awarded a Gold Award.
Latest News
- The Harehope Quarry Project - Making progress!
- 21st May 2009
The Harehope Quarry Project is making progress with a new website and advertising materials, many new educational days on offer and real in-roads being made into the smallholding. - A place for people and wildlife
- 07th Apr 2009
Harehope Quarry nature reserve continues to develop with a little help from the project but mainly through the unstoppable forces of nature. Habitats are developing naturally and the project continues to provide a space for people to enjoy within these natural changes that are occurring - New recruits expected!
- 07th Apr 2009
The pitter-patter of tiny trotters will hopefully be heard at Harehope Quarry by the end of April. Miss Piggy or ‘Betsy’ or ‘Ginger Spice’, depending on who is taking to her at the time, is expecting piglets!
Next Events
- Surviving Medieval Times!
- 04th Jul 2009
10.30am – 2.30pm, A day of family events and activities looking at surviving in Medieval times! Adults £4.50, Children £2.50, Families £9.00. Drop-in. - North Pennines Rock Detective Club: Rocky Outdoor Activities
- 25th Jul 2009
Details to be confirmed ... contact for details. - Volunteer Day
- 08th Aug 2009
10.00am – 4.00pm, Join our regular volunteering event. Tasks will include the continued work on the eco-classroom and nature reserve management. Refreshments and a light lunch are provided so if you intend to come please let us know so we have an idea of numbers.