Wearhead Travel Guide
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Beautiful setting, lovely walks around the site. The rooms are in desperate need of updating. The pool area was nice however the pool was FREEZING!!! Service first evening in the bar was terrible, very short staffed and hours wait for food. Second evening in the restaurant was calm, pleasant atmosphere, ...
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

The Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel
Ideal location to Healy Barn where we attended a wedding.
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

The Beaumont Hotel
Great location, really lovely rooms. Great restaurant and bar.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Lovelady Shield House

The New Inn 1730
Our stay at the New Inn 1730 was only overnight, and we arrived around 6pm on a Sunday evening. This is a welcoming & friendly pub, with restaurant and accommodation. The owner did his best to accommodate our needs during our short stay, and is still finding his feet a little having only recently ...
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2024

Church Cottage
Very spacious well equipped cottage situated just off the main street of Barnard Castle right by the parish church. We were able to check in early, which was a big help, and when we arrived we delighted to see how spotlessly clean it was. The beds and furnishing were comfortable and would have no ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2025
Popular places to visit

Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Visit 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 spas 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. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Killhope Lead Mining Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Killhope Lead Mining Museum in Stanhope. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Weardale Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum 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 spas in this relaxing area.
- Northumberland National Park
- Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
- De Vere Slaley Hall Spa
- Hexham Abbey
- High Force
- Hamsterley Forest
- Derwent Reservoir
- Bowes Museum
- Eden Valley
- Appleby Castle
- Eggleston Hall
- Corbridge Roman Site
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- Weardale Museum
- Long Meg and Her Daughters
- Mr. George's Museum of Time
- Hall Hill Farm
- Brough Castle
- De Vere Slaley Hall Golf Course
- Empire Theatre








