Title: Visit Woodland: 2026 Travel Guide for Woodland, Bishop Auckland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Woodland](https://expedia.com/Woodland-Hotels.d3000713919.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Woodland](https://expedia.com/Woodland-Vacation-Rentals.d3000713919.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Woodland](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Woodland.d3000713919.Car-Rental-Guide)[Woodland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Woodland.d3000713919.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Woodland ## Travel Guide ![B6282 through Woodland Road through village with Woodland Fell in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/e1417943-c1b4-470f-9396-a6573685e860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/e1417943-c1b4-470f-9396-a6573685e860.jpg) by [Rebecca Beeston](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44923) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![B6282 through Woodland Road through village with Woodland Fell in the background](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/e1417943-c1b4-470f-9396-a6573685e860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/e1417943-c1b4-470f-9396-a6573685e860.jpg) by [Rebecca Beeston](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44923) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Rowley Lodge : Woodland Fell Rowley Lodge, close to Spurlswood Beck and Rowley Beck. On the south western edge of Hamsterley Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/023ad004-3000-4ca8-a17a-6c30e6680138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/023ad004-3000-4ca8-a17a-6c30e6680138.jpg) by [Hugh Mortimer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5255) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Whinfield Cottage (ruin) Looking north to Hamsterley Forest. Robin's Castle at road junction (centre)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/fff0b302-5f04-496a-a04d-4c6a716c47fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/fff0b302-5f04-496a-a04d-4c6a716c47fe.jpg) by [Hugh Mortimer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5255) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![A View to Hamsterley forest.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/8b4c5039-64d1-47fb-8af5-001c14bb66fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000713919/8b4c5039-64d1-47fb-8af5-001c14bb66fd.jpg) by [GRAEME and LESLEY CRANSTON](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/7516) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Woodland Things to do ![](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. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000713919) - Woodland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Woodland ![Delta Hotels Durham Royal County](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16900/16844/b18b9307_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Old Elvet Durham England $84 nightly $101 total Mar 30 - Mar 31 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews) Superb weekend Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F30%2F2026&endDate=3%2F31%2F2026&selected=16844&PinnedHotelID=16844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000713919) ![Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519100/519079/ac851c44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Slaley Hall Hexham England $122 nightly $147 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) Terrible sleep, which whilst guest behaviour is not the hotels fault, the duration it took to deal with the situation was possibky far more drawn out than it should have been. A guest domestic took place in the room next door just before 1am, took over 90 mins for the guest to be removed from the ... Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=519079&PinnedHotelID=519079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000713919) ![Redworth Hall Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/517300/517266/bbe7ea0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Redworth Hall Hotel Redworth Newton Aycliffe England $81 nightly $98 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Newton Aycliffe. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews) Staff excellent. Setting beautiful. We stayed in the old house which had real charm, but was a little tired. Beyond the historic house is a conference centre, with spa. We ate an evening meal in the 1744 restaurant which was well priced and very tasty. Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%2F2026&selected=517266&PinnedHotelID=517266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000713919) [See all 1,670 properties in Woodland](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026®ionId=3000713919) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36172600/36172593/5e3d8edc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger Barnard Castle England Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Teesdale Leisure Centre and Bowes Museum are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews) CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle. Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-The-Bothy-Detached-Listed-Cottage-One-Mile-From-Barnard-Castle.h36172593.Hotel-Information) ![Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107241300/107241272/ef7a2499_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center. Durham England Stay at this vacation home in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Top Gear Karting and Gala Theatre Durham are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews) Great stay. Easy access to everything we wanted to see. Did not walk to town but drove with ample parking in town if your driving. Overall a good stay. Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Durham-Retreat-15-Minutes-Walk-From-Durham-City-Center.h107241272.Hotel-Information) ![Durham City Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6120000/6116500/6116458/b2c06a61_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Durham City Cottages Brandon Lane Durham England Stay at this cottage in Durham. Enjoy free parking, a computer station, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Brancepeth Castle ... 8/10 Very Good! (394 reviews) Stayed for 3 nights over New Year...was absolute bliss. Late booking and the communication was brilliant to get it sorted. Cottage was immaculate throughout with everything we needed. Perfect location for walks, and yet only 5 minutes from shops and Durham centre Will be returning again for sure...thank ... Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Durham-Hotels-Bay-Horse-Inn.h6116458.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Woodland](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000713919&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Woodland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713919&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08)[Mar 7 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713919&startDate=2026-03-07&endDate=2026-03-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713919&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09)[Mar 8 - Mar 9](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713919&startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713919&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000713919&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494370/9cb166ad-a278-4ab6-9bc1-99558593f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088251/51cc66e2-a802-4509-83f4-95da735d7544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Binchester-Roman-Fort-Bishop-Auckland.d6088253.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Weardale-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025519.Vacation-Attraction) #### Escomb Saxon Church Escomb Saxon Church is just one of the places to see in Bishop Auckland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the stunning cathedral in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Escomb-Saxon-Church-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025521.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham History Tour $24 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) ![Durham Full City Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47405255/f6dd1cfa-38f3-4467-a382-37f4fa353bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Full City Tour $31 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details) ![Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46317068/cfd10adb-9033-402c-8be9-ff4994fec0a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters $14 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-durham-its-infamous-characters.a46317068.activity-details) ![Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47015928/727b6053-ed84-47c0-9dfd-1a96c542dd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting $40 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-of-durham-with-alcohol-tasting.a47015928.activity-details) ![Walkabout Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46329295/d9d205d7-9075-4d97-bbf9-d24b3c27382a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walkabout Durham History Tour $22 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/walkabout-durham-history-tour.a46329295.activity-details) ![Dark Durham Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327981/db2471b9-8b4d-4c99-8318-b4ad97269306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dark Durham Tour $22 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a47327981.activity-details) [See all activities in Woodland](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Woodland.d3000713919.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Woodland ![church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/7083c680-b1e7-408f-8353-e9e722577c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishop Auckland ![Middle Nemour and Stobgreen Plantation.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182443/2ab4a995-90fb-4e59-af91-f200819d47ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Ken Crosby](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5321) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Eggleston - Cities near Woodland - Places of interest [Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.com/Bishop-Auckland.dx602738)[Eggleston](https://expedia.com/Eggleston.dx6341574) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.com/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Vacation-Attraction) - [Durham University ](https://expedia.com/Durham-University-Durham.d6088243.Vacation-Attraction) - [Durham Cathedral ](https://expedia.com/Durham-Cathedral-Durham.d6088239.Vacation-Attraction) - [Durham Castle ](https://expedia.com/Durham-Castle-Durham.d6088241.Vacation-Attraction) - [Barnard Castle ](https://expedia.com/Barnard-Castle-Barnard-Castle.d6088257.Vacation-Attraction) - [Raby Castle ](https://expedia.com/Raby-Castle-Darlington.d6088263.Vacation-Attraction) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.com/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Vacation-Attraction) - [Richmond Market Place ](https://expedia.com/Richmond-Market-Place-Richmond.d6088189.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rockliffe Hotel Spa ](https://expedia.com/Rockliffe-Hotel-Spa-Darlington.d553248621532494192.Vacation-Attraction) - 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