Title: Visit Barnard Castle: 2026 Travel Guide for Barnard Castle, England | Expedia.com [Hotels in Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Hotels.d182443.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Vacation-Rentals.d182443.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Barnard-Castle.d182443.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Barnard-Castle.d182443.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Barnard Castle](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Barnard-Castle.d182443.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barnard Castle Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle.d182443.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Barnard Castle ## Travel Guide ![Filming for the History channel in Barnard Castle, with these great surroundings like the Bowes Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/15dd60c2-3d4a-4d83-b687-40607a26dade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Filming for the History channel in Barnard Castle, with these great surroundings like the Bowes Museum.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/15dd60c2-3d4a-4d83-b687-40607a26dade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barnard Castle's round tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/963b7c41-3e86-433e-af32-c36cec148511.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/963b7c41-3e86-433e-af32-c36cec148511.jpg) by [Robert Scarth](https://www.flickr.com/people/18222776@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![High Force Waterfall, Forest-in-Teesdale, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/7568ff0d-ce62-4a03-a814-7ddae7dd3b23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barnard Castle from across the River Tees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/1ad67a5f-fc7c-45b2-94c4-b369687d6bd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/1ad67a5f-fc7c-45b2-94c4-b369687d6bd4.jpg) by [Robert Scarth](https://www.flickr.com/people/18222776@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Barnard Castle Things to do Reviews ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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Waited to see someone when i handed the keys but no-one came .the staff were lovely some of the food was nice Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F28%2F2026&selected=88090210&PinnedHotelID=88090210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182443) ![The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11899100/11899080/db441513_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa Greta Bridge Barnard Castle England $86 nightly $104 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Barnard Castle. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (247 reviews) Friendly staff, lovely food. Great location. 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Popular attractions Bowes Museum and Barnard Castle are located nearby. 9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) Perfect location! Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-The-Bothy-Detached-Listed-Cottage-One-Mile-From-Barnard-Castle.h36172593.Hotel-Information) ![Westholme](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59650000/59649300/59649243/2aacd440_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westholme Barnard Castle England Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attraction High Force is located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-Westholme.h59649243.Hotel-Information) ![Orton Hall, Royalist Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33970000/33962600/33962557/71fe94ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orton Hall, Royalist Suite Orton England Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Penrith. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. 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Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Bowes-Museum-Barnard-Castle.d6088259.Vacation-Attraction) #### Barnard Castle Barnard Castle is just one of the places to see in Barnard Castle, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Barnard-Castle.d6088257.Vacation-Attraction) #### Teesdale Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Teesdale during your travels in Holwick. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Teesdale-Barnard-Castle.d553248635976194052.Vacation-Attraction) #### High Force Explore the great outdoors at High Force, a lovely green space in Forest and Frith. Discover the area's countryside and restaurants. 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