West Auckland
Travel Guide
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Manor House Hotel
"Dated rooms, noisy floors, 20pounds to use gym and make sure not to book twin room, mega small beds with hard old pillows"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
"Great experience. Staff was wonderful. Meals were very tasty. We will be returning at a later date to spend more time there."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
"Staff were amazing, rooms a bit dated but could not fault the amazing food we ate on site! Great breakfast and fab meals in Fusion and The Rib Room! Highly recommend an evening in The Pin, book ahead for the games."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
Durham City Cottages
"Parking was easy and convenient. It felt secure and well suited. The kitchen was well equipped with everything needed."
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
The Old Colliery Stables
"was able to park just in front of stable room work is in progress at the property so didnt look its best on the outside,inside was fab we had everything we needed plus extras like fridge ,toaster,microwave plenty of plates mugs dishes good drinks making equipment,single beds were comfy and spotless,tv ..."
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Superking beds, spacious and comfortable ground floor apartment near town centre
"There was on going building works happening when we arrived, at 6.30pm we had enough and decided to find alternative accommodation"
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
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 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.
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.
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.
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
- Barnard Castle
- Durham Castle
- Lumley Castle
- Richmond Market Place
- North Pennines
- Raby Castle
- Rockliffe Hotel Spa
- Wynyard Woodland Park
- Richmond Castle
- The Darlington Arena
- Derwent Reservoir
- High Force
- University Hospital of North Tees
- Hamsterley Forest
- Spennymoor Leisure Centre
- Hardwick Park
- Swaledale Museum
- Darlington Railway Centre and Museum
- Auckland Castle
- Walworth Castle Birds of Prey