West Auckland
Travel Guide
Visit West Auckland
Manor House Hotel
Nice hotel, comfortable and plenty of character
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
Brilliant stay! 10 out of 10
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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
Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center.
Great place for visiting Durham with easy access to the center. Nice clean place with everything we needed.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Norton Serviced Apartments
Clean room, good secure parking
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Popular places to visit
Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. 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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Things to do
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Durham University
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Durham Cathedral
- Durham Castle
- Lumley Castle
- Barnard Castle
- Raby Castle
- North Pennines
- Richmond Market Place
- Rockliffe Hotel Spa
- Swaledale Museum
- Derwent Reservoir
- Wynyard Woodland Park
- University Hospital of North Tees
- Hamsterley Forest
- Richmond Castle
- Crook Hall and Gardens
- Auckland Castle
- High Force
- The Darlington Arena
- Spennymoor Leisure Centre
- Hardwick Park