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• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

Located in Hartlepool, Hardwicke Hall Manor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Hartlepool Maritime Experience and Ryhope Engines Museum. This hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Blast Beach and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Seaton Carew Beach.

With a stay at Premier Inn Bishop Auckland in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Heritage Park Stadium. This hotel is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Sweet Greetings.

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Fir Tree Country Hotel is located in Fir Tree. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Fir Tree Country Hotel each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the accommodations.

You can play darts at The Fir Tree Country Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 25 mi from the hotel, while Durham is 12 mi away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 23 mi from The Fir Tree Country Hotel.

Incidental fees (extra charges) can be paid for using cash, credit or debit cards

Located in Houghton le Spring, The Highfield Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from St. James' Park and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Burnhopeside Hall in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This bed & breakfast is 14.3 mi (22.9 km) from St. James' Park and 14.9 mi (24 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at The Royal Oak in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This guesthouse is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

With a stay at Colliery Cottage in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This cottage is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Hall Hill Farm.

With a stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Newgate Shopping Centre. This cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Mining Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Deer Park.

A stay at The Douglas Hotel places you in the heart of Hartlepool, within a 5-minute drive of Victoria Park and Ward Jackson Park. This guesthouse is 26.7 mi (43 km) from North York Moors National Park and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Hartlepool Maritime Experience.

Located in Stockton-on-Tees, Thorpe Thewles Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Wynyard Woodland Park and University Hospital of North Tees. This bed & breakfast is 19.2 mi (31 km) from North York Moors National Park and 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from Ropner Park.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This guesthouse is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Quayside and 10.6 mi (17 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at The Reston Hotel Part of AG Collection in Washington, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from St. James' Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quayside.

Located in Bishop Auckland, 20 miles from Lumley Castle and 21 miles from Beamish Museum, Country Glamping provides accommodations with free WiFi, a garden with a terrace, and access to a fitness room.

The lodge provides guests with a patio, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower. There's also a microwave, toaster and an electric tea pot.

If you would like to discover the area, hiking and cycling are possible nearby.

MetroCentre is 29 miles from Country Glamping. Teesside International Airport is 19 miles away.

Located in Horden, within 1.2 miles of Crimdon Beach and 15 miles of Stadium of Light, Hardwick Hotel has accommodations with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 18 miles from Lumley Castle, 23 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 24 miles from The Sage. Newcastle Train Station is 24 miles away and Northumbria University is 24 miles from the inn.

All rooms at the inn come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries, while some rooms also feature a kitchen equipped with a fridge. All guest rooms have a desk.

You can play darts at Hardwick Hotel.

Beamish Museum is 24 miles from the accommodation, while Theatre Royal is 24 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 26 miles away.

The Moorings Hotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Edmondsley. Offering barbecue facilities, the property is located within 2.5 miles of Beamish Museum. The property has room service and free WiFi.

All rooms have an electric tea pot and a private bathroom, while some rooms also offer a balcony.

You can play minigolf at the hotel, and the area is popular for hiking.

Lumley Castle is 4.5 miles from The Moorings Hotel, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 11 miles from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 17 miles away.

With a stay at The Village Inn, Murton Seaham in Seaham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Hetton Lyons Country Park. This inn is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Cineworld Dalton Park.

Located in Bishop Auckland, Manor House Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Raby Castle and Auckland Castle. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from National Railway Museum at Shildon and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Binchester Roman Fort.

Offering a bar, The County features accommodations in Newton Aycliffe. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge. The accommodation offers daily room service and a shared lounge for guests.

Rooms are equipped with a kettle, while certain rooms also offer a fully equipped kitchenette with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge. At the guest house, units are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom.

Guests may eat at the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch.

Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace.

Lumley Castle is 24 miles from The County, while Beamish Museum is 27 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 11 miles away.