West Auckland
Travel Guide
Visit West Auckland

Manor House Hotel
Top quality ingredients
Reviewed on 24 December 2025

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Great stay, lovely room that was clean, fantastic amenities. Will definitely return.
Reviewed on 19 December 2025

Holiday Inn Washington by IHG
Clean room, huge bed.
Reviewed on 13 December 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

White House Cottages
Handy location to Durham and countryside. Clean cozy and friendly clear communications. Nice touch to have some supplies available on arrival. Felt unclear where to park as other locals parked up but I’m sure it would have been clear should I have asked.
Reviewed on 11 September 2025

The Old Colliery Stables
Friendly staff; very clean; microwave, toaster and kettle; good value.
Reviewed on 29 November 2025
Popular places to visit

Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 spas 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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Killhope Lead Mining Museum in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Durham University
- Durham Cathedral
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Durham Castle
- Lumley Castle
- Barnard Castle
- North Pennines
- Raby Castle
- Diggerland
- Richmond Market Place
- Croft Circuit
- Rockliffe Hotel Spa
- Wynyard Woodland Park
- Richmond Castle
- University Hospital of North Tees
- National Railway Museum at Shildon
- High Force
- Derwent Reservoir
- Bowes Museum
- Raby Castle
- Hamsterley Forest
- Auckland Castle
- Sedgefield Racecourse
- Swaledale Museum
- Gala Theatre Durham
- The Darlington Arena
- The Station
- North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
- Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
- Teesdale
- Durham Indoor Market
