Title: Visit Bishop Middleham: 2026 Travel Guide for Bishop Middleham, Ferryhill | Expedia.com [Hotels in Bishop Middleham](https://expedia.com/Bishop-Middleham-Hotels.d553248635149754961.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bishop Middleham](https://expedia.com/Bishop-Middleham-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635149754961.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Bishop Middleham](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Bishop-Middleham.d553248635149754961.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bishop Middleham Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Bishop-Middleham.d553248635149754961.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bishop Middleham ## Travel Guide ![Bishop Middleham Church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/dfb0b09a-3db4-4266-b6e3-006cb8d67fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/dfb0b09a-3db4-4266-b6e3-006cb8d67fc3.jpg) by [Donald Brydon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14982) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The lumps and bumps of Bishop Middleham Castle earthworks The wall to the right of the castle is very carefully made in its lower parts, the stone has been shaped with a flat face and mortared together. The top of the wall is more haphazard and probably represents later attempts to mend it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/873fe443-ca9d-419f-a2a2-3dd33278977a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/873fe443-ca9d-419f-a2a2-3dd33278977a.jpg) by [Carol Rose](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13573) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The "Durham Lakes" return! There is an extensive area of low-lying land in mid-southern County Durham, occupied at least in Roman times by lakes, now drained by the River Skerne and its tributaries. It is probable that the Romans used the lakes and interconnecting canals for water transport.http://www.davison03.freeserve.co.uk/the%20ancient%20lakes%20of%20county%20durham.htm . This view is taken from the low hill which marks the site of Bishop Middleham Castle and shows the Bishop Middleham sewage works. The water area beyond is punctuated by the tops of fence posts, which suggest that this is a temporary inundation rather than a new permanent lake, although recent weather has been fairly dry.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/7989d78e-4ffa-4a21-81c9-7ae648d7e6bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/7989d78e-4ffa-4a21-81c9-7ae648d7e6bd.jpg) by [Oliver Dixon](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3462) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The church at Bishop Middleham Re-built at the expense of Mrs Surtees from the ruins of an Early English church of Bishop Beck (1283-1310), to a design of her late husband Robert Surtees. There is a monument to him in the chancel, and his grave is in the churchyard. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Surtees_(antiquarian), Henry Phillpotts (Bishop of Exeter) was chaplain here (1805-13). See Henry_Phillpotts](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/f97d5bd6-a8d2-405f-894d-46c179f015a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/f97d5bd6-a8d2-405f-894d-46c179f015a2.jpg) by [Carol Rose](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13573) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Curious lambs On the footpath at the side of the castle wall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/854dcb24-3e97-4d90-a744-d07b90291f19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635149754961/854dcb24-3e97-4d90-a744-d07b90291f19.jpg) by [Carol Rose](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13573) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Bishop Middleham Things to do - Bishop Middleham Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Bishop Middleham ![Lumley Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/175600/175571/6ec4734d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lumley Castle Hotel Ropery Lane Chester-le-Street England $77 nightly $92 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this historic hotel in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews) Excellent! Have just booked to stay again Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=175571&PinnedHotelID=175571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149754961) ![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 29 - Mar 30 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! (1,004 reviews) Great location, have stayed here twice now with no issues. 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(1,003 reviews) Great spa facilities the food was great very relaxing and informal staff always happy to assist and very pleasant all round Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=450423&PinnedHotelID=450423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635149754961) [See all 2,157 properties in Bishop Middleham](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026®ionId=553248635149754961) 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. ![Station Suites ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114570000/114566800/114566758/w1982h3000x18y0-9994317c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Station Suites 5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews) This was my fourth stay at Station Suites. It's good value and the staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are great and the beds are really comfortable. Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Middlesbrough-Hotels-Station-Suites.h114566758.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91610000/91603300/91603260/b1a8be2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead Laluna Apartments Gateshead England Stay at this apartment in Gateshead. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. James' Park are located ... 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