Stanhope Travel Guide
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Good hotel, walking distance to the metro centre. Comfortable and clean rooms.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 7 Mar 2026

Lumley Castle Hotel
Enjoyed our stay at the castle. Staff were friendly and efficient giving great service. The courtyard rooms are small but well furnished and comfortable, also I thought great value. However we decided to upgrade to a larger state room and the staff were really helpful in enabling us to do that. You ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Lovelady Shield House

Durham City Cottages
Stayed for 3 nights over New Year...was absolute bliss. Late booking and the communication was brilliant to get it sorted. Cottage was immaculate throughout with everything we needed. Perfect location for walks, and yet only 5 minutes from shops and Durham centre Will be returning again for sure...thank ...
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Birtley's Diamond 3 bed Apt, Sleeps 6 Guests
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 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. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
Binchester Roman Fort
Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland with a stop at 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 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.
- Killhope Lead Mining Museum
- Weardale Museum
- Beamish Open Air Museum
- Northumberland National Park
- Durham Castle
- Lumley Castle
- Diggerland
- Lowther Castle and Gardens
- Housesteads Fort and Museum - Hadrian's Wall
- Raby Castle
- Metrocentre
- Penrith Castle
- Hexham Abbey
- Swaledale Museum
- De Vere Slaley Hall Spa
- Eden Valley
- Derwent Reservoir
- National Railway Museum at Shildon
- Raby Castle
- Hamsterley Forest








