Barnard Castle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large, historic building with a symmetrical garden layout and a central fountain.
A stone tower with arched windows and a grassy hill.
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A waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by rocky cliffs and dense greenery.
A historic castle by a river with ruins and trees.
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The ruins of a medieval castle with stone walls and a grassy field.
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The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa

The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa

4 out of 5
Greta Bridge Barnard Castle England
The price is £92 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
£92
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Barnard Castle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
The Morritt Country House Hotel & The Garage Spa
Commercial Hotel

Commercial Hotel

2.5 out of 5
12 Galgate Barnard Castle England
The price is £72 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£72
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barnard Castle. Enjoy daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Barnard Castle and Bowes Museum are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very good! (40 reviews)
"Simple but effective accommodation in a wonderful location. The room was modest but with lots of hot water in the shower and radiators with thermostatic valves, so you can choose your temperature. The bed was comfortable, the TV worked and there were basic tea / coffee facilities. I enjoyed the downstairs ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Commercial Hotel
High Force Hotel

High Force Hotel

3 out of 5
Alston Road Barnard Castle England
The price is £123 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
£123
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barnard Castle. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"Fantastic location, amazing staff, wonderful food. Highly recommend!!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

High Force Hotel
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The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

Barnard Castle England
Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Teesdale Leisure Centre and Bowes Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (95 reviews)
"Cute cottage. Had everything we needed. Great location. Very clean."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
The School House - 28445

The School House - 28445

Middleton-in-Teesdale
Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Teesdale and Grassholme Reservoir are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
We had a lovely Holiday, the School House is very private, comfortable, clean and warm.
"We had a lovely Holiday, the School House is very private, comfortable, clean and warm. It was a relaxing Holiday."

Reviewed on 4 May 2026

The School House - 28445
Durham City Cottages

Durham City Cottages

2 out of 5
Brandon Lane Durham England
Stay at this cottage in Durham. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and housekeeping. Popular attractions Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Brancepeth Castle ...
8/10 Very good! (411 reviews)
"Bathroom smells mouldy, could have done with a small window opener for airflow.kitchen has everything you need.parking perfect outside accommodation Overall a good place to stay"

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Durham City Cottages
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Stay near popular Barnard Castle attractions

Bowes Museum

9.2/10 (53 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Bowes Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Barnard Castle. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.
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Things to do

Forest Flow with Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath Day Event

Forest Flow with Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath Day Event

£65
per adult
Forest Flow with Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath Day Event
Ashgill Force North Pennines: Gorge Walking Adventure

Ashgill Force North Pennines: Gorge Walking Adventure

£55
per adult
Ashgill Force North Pennines: Gorge Walking Adventure
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Cities near Barnard Castle

A historic cathedral, a stone building, and a river with a waterfall.

Darlington

A historic town with a prominent tower, lush greenery, and surrounding hills.

Richmond

A railway track with a train car and a caboose in a mountainous area.

Alston

A town square with a prominent white monument, a pub named 'Crown & Cushion', and several parked cars.

Appleby-in-Westmorland

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