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Discover the historic charm of Auckland Castle, located in Bishop Auckland, England, a perfect destination for travelers seeking a blend of history and culture. Once the residence of the bishops of Durham, this magnificent castle is now a captivating tourist attraction. Visitors can explore the stunning chapel, renowned for its exquisite woodwork and Gothic-Baroque architecture, and admire the famous series of paintings by Francisco de Zurbarán.
When planning your stay, consider the quaint neighborhoods surrounding the castle, offering a range of accommodations from cozy bed and breakfasts to luxurious hotels. The nearby town of Bishop Auckland provides a delightful mix of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable visit.
Top attractions include the castle's beautiful gardens and the Bishop Auckland Town Hall, making Auckland Castle a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
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Hotel in Durham · 10.97 mi from centre
8.6
305 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Durham, 61 Durham is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Hetton Lyons Country Park and Gala Theatre Durham. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Durham University and 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum.

Hotel in Piercebridge, Darlington · 9.15 mi from centre
8.8
289 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Darlington, The George Of Piercebridge is a 5-minute drive from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and 9 minutes from Blackwell Grange Golf Club. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.9 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from St Cuthbert Church.

Hotel in Darlington · 11.00 mi from centre
Breakfast available
With a stay at Premier Inn Darlington Town Centre in Darlington, you'll be a 4-minute walk from St Cuthbert Church and 7 minutes by foot from Darlington Civic Theatre. This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Darlington Railway Centre and Museum.

Hotel in Durham · 9.75 mi from centre
8.0
881 reviews
With a stay at Hotel Bannatyne Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This spa hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Guest house in Durham · 8.39 mi from centre
7.6
584 reviews
Breakfast available
Offering a garden, The Old School House offers accommodations in Durham. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also has free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house.
The Old School House provides guests with a patio, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A fridge and kitchenware are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available.
The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Lumley Castle is 8 miles from The Old School House, while Beamish Museum is 10 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Inn in Darlington · 10.70 mi from centre
7.2
79 reviews
With a stay at The Grey Horse in Darlington, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of High Cross House and Darlington Civic Theatre. This inn is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from St Cuthbert Church.

Hotel in Durham · 8.49 mi from centre
8.8
940 reviews
Breakfast available
With a stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, you'll be centrally located in Durham, a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 14 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Homestay in Darlington · 11.53 mi from centre
8.8
106 reviews
Geneva Cottage - close to Darlington train station in Darlington provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This homestay offers free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free Wifi. Outdoor seating is also available at the homestay.
At the homestay, units are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, and a shared bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower, and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the homestay, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels.
The homestay has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Lumley Castle is 28 miles from Geneva Cottage - close to Darlington train station, while Beamish Museum is 31 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 6.2 miles away.

Inn in Shincliffe, Durham · 8.12 mi from centre
7.7
662 reviews
Located in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 8.7 miles, The Seven Stars has a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 14 miles from Beamish Museum, 17 miles from Stadium of Light and 18 miles from The Sage. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 miles away and Theatre Royal is 18 miles from the inn.
All rooms in the inn are equipped with an electric tea pot. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Seven Stars every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV.
Northumbria University is 18 miles from the accommodation, while MetroCentre is 19 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 23 miles away.

Guest house in Darlington · 10.45 mi from centre
8.5
332 reviews
Breakfast available
Balmoral Guest House features accommodations in Darlington. Built in 19th century, this 3-star guest house is within 31 miles of Beamish Museum and 31 miles of Lightwater Valley Theme Park. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and Lumley Castle is 28 miles away.
Guests can have chocolates or cookies delivered to their room. At the guest house, each unit includes a wardrobe and a TV.
Teesside International Airport is 6.2 miles from the property.

Bed and breakfast in Durham · 9.36 mi from centre
8.6
639 reviews
Breakfast available
Gilesgate Moor Hotel enjoys a location in Durham, 9.4 miles from Lumley Castle and 12 miles from Beamish Museum. This property offers access to darts, free private parking, and free Wifi. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance.
At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruit are available. Guests may relax in the on-site bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request.
Stadium of Light is 14 miles from the bed and breakfast, while The Sage is 16 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 24 miles away.

Hotel in Darlington · 10.99 mi from centre
8.4
434 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Darlington, Hotel Bannatyne Darlington is within a 15-minute walk of St Cuthbert Church and Raby Castle. This spa hotel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Darlington Civic Theatre.

Hotel in Sedgefield · 8.76 mi from centre
7.5
320 reviews
Located in Sedgefield and within 18 miles of Lumley Castle, Hardwick Arms Hotel features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel has family rooms.
At the hotel, all rooms include a closet and a flat-screen TV. At Hardwick Arms Hotel, every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a shower.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is served at the property. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving European cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested.
Beamish Museum is 21 miles from Hardwick Arms Hotel, while Stadium of Light is 24 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 15 miles from the property.

Holiday home in Shincliffe, Durham · 7.89 mi from centre
9.9
100 reviews
A recently renovated vacation home, Unbox at Poplar Tree offers accommodation in Durham. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Every room is equipped with a balcony with views of the garden.
At the vacation home, every unit is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom with bathrobes, a walk-in shower, and slippers. A dishwasher, an oven, and microwave are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the vacation home, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site restaurant, which is open for lunch and brunch.
The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors.
Lumley Castle is 8.8 miles from the vacation home, while Beamish Museum is 14 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 24 miles away.

Hotel in Durham · 8.74 mi from centre
8.3
335 reviews
Located in Durham, The Cartologist has a garden, restaurant, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 6.3 miles from Lumley Castle, 8.3 miles from Beamish Museum and 15 miles from The Sage. Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 15 miles away and Theatre Royal is 15 miles from the hotel.
At the hotel, every room includes a closet. The rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot.
MetroCentre is 16 miles from The Cartologist, while Newcastle Train Station is 16 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 23 miles away.

Inn in Durham · 8.47 mi from centre
8.5
2,027 reviews
Located in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 7.1 miles, The City Hotel has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. Built in 1930, this 3-star inn is within 12 miles of Beamish Museum and 15 miles of Stadium of Light. The inn has family rooms.
All rooms in the inn are equipped with a TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, some rooms at The City Hotel also feature a city view.
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 miles from the accommodation, while Newcastle Train Station is 18 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 24 miles away.

Hotel in Durham · 8.45 mi from centre
8.2
406 reviews
Breakfast available
Located in Durham, Bridge Hotel Durham is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Vacation home in Darlington · 11.55 mi from centre
8.0
1 review
With a stay at this vacation home in Darlington, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Adventure Point and Darlington Civic Theatre. This vacation home is 19.8 mi (31.9 km) from North York Moors National Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from St Cuthbert Church.

Apartment in Darlington · 9.18 mi from centre
Located in Darlington, this apartment is within a 5-minute drive of Raby Castle and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum. This apartment is 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Darlington Civic Theatre.

Apartment in Durham · 8.51 mi from centre
With a stay at this apartment in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.