Visit Hamsterley
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Friendly, helpful staff, lovely spacious room, enormous spa and pool complex, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 November 2025
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Room and bathroom spotless. Comfortable bed and pillows. Quiet. Nice enough view onto trees behind car park. Staff courteous and efficient.
Reviewed on 13 November 2025
Holiday Inn Washington by IHG
After receiving the bill we noticed it was more than we expected after paying for ut. Turns out there is a service charge. The member of staff showed me on the menu, this was the very small writing on the back of the menu.
Reviewed on 14 November 2025
Durham City Cottages
Gorgeous stay at the cottage with my partner,it was incredibly clean,the amenities were superb,will definitely be booking and staying again in the near future for a little escape.
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
The Old Colliery Stables
The property was ok you get what it says on the Tin Stay was fine people were friendly and someone go to sleep with parking. Lovely location to go for walks had a good stay.
Reviewed on 4 September 2025
The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
Lovely cottage, very, snug and warm and comfortable, set in a beautiful and peaceful location with plenty of car parking space. Diane was an excellent host leaving us some nice goodies, a great information pack and some very useful local information.
Reviewed on 2 November 2025
Popular places to visit
Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in Bishop Auckland. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Auckland Castle
After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area.
North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Binchester Roman Fort
Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland when you take a trip to Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.
Weardale Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum during your travels in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
Heritage Park Stadium
Catch an event at Heritage Park Stadium during your trip to Bishop Auckland. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Durham University
- Durham Cathedral
- Durham Castle
- Barnard Castle
- Lumley Castle
- North Pennines
- Raby Castle
- Croft Circuit
- Rockliffe Hotel Spa
- Diggerland
- Derwent Reservoir
- Wynyard Woodland Park
- Raby Castle
- National Railway Museum at Shildon
- Hamsterley Forest
- Sedgefield Racecourse
- The Darlington Arena
- Empire Theatre
- Auckland Castle
- Bowes Museum
- High Force
- Gala Theatre Durham
- Swaledale Museum
- North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Adventure Valley
- Crook Hall and Gardens
- Spennymoor Leisure Centre
- Darlington Civic Theatre
- Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium
- Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
