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Park Head Country Hotel
Park Head Country Hotel

13 Park View Terrace, Bishop Auckland DL14 8QB

3.5 out of 5.0
3.7 out of 5 (21 reviews)

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Bishop Auckland Golf Club and within 3 mi (5 km) of Aucklan …

£50
Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast
Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast

Low Jobs Hill, Crook DL15 9AB

4.0 out of 5.0
4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Situated in Crook, this eco-friendly bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Low Barns Visitor Centre, Brancepeth Castle …

£90
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Frankland Lane, Durham DH1 5TA

4.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (817 reviews)

Situated in Durham, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Crook Hall and Gardens, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral. …

£79
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County

Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JN

4.0 out of 5.0
4.1 out of 5 (476 reviews)

This family-friendly Durham hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market, …

£79
Hillrise Guest House
Hillrise Guest House

13 Durham Road West, Durham DH6 5AU

3.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (17 reviews)

Situated in Durham, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Durham University, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral. Orienta …

£60
Bowburn Hall Hotel
Bowburn Hall Hotel

Bowburn, Durham DH6 5NH

3.0 out of 5.0
4.1 out of 5 (9 reviews)

Situated in Durham, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Durham University, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral. Oriental …

£49
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD

4.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (264 reviews)

Situated in Durham, this spa hotel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Nicholas Church. …

£78
Hamsteels Hall
Hamsteels Hall

Hamsteels Lane, Durham DH7 9RS

4.0 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (26 reviews)

Situated in a rural location, this apartment is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve, Durham University …

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Melbourne Place Bed and Breakfast
Melbourne Place Bed and Breakfast

16 Melbourne Place, Bishop Auckland DL13 3EH

3.5 out of 5.0
5 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this bed & breakfast is within 9 mi (15 km) of Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Hamsterley Forest, …

£70
The Old Post Office
The Old Post Office

27 Front Street, Durham DH7 0LA

4.0 out of 5.0
5 out of 5 (13 reviews)

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve and within 6 mi …

£85
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Pocket Guide: Bishop Auckland Binchester Roman Fort Hotels

At the heart of County Durham, the Binchester Roman Fort is one of Britain's best preserved Roman ruins. It's close to a good range of hotels in Bishop Auckland and nearby Durham and Darlington, and is open to the public from spring to autumn.

The History of the Binchester Roman Fort

The site is estimated to date back to the 1st Century AD, soon after the Roman Conquest of Britain began. When complete, it was one of the largest Roman settlements in northern Britain, and remained inhabited until the start of the Middle Ages. For years, it was an important military site, accommodating a cavalry unit that had travelled all the way from Iberia, and also included a large Roman bath with an under-floor heating system.

The under-floor heating system still survives, and visitors can also observe the remnants of buildings that were excavated from the late-19th century onwards.

Other Places to Visit near the Binchester Roman Fort

If you are interested in Saxon history, visit the nearby church of Escomb, which dates back to the 7th Century and was probably built with stone from the Roman fort. Learn about local railway history by taking the family to the National Railway Museum at Shildon, or explore iconic Auckland Castle, a grand Gothic-style landmark dating back to the 12th Century.

Hotels near Binchester Roman Fort also make a convenient base for day trips to Durham, a lively university city famed for its Norman castle and cathedral UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the delightful Durham University Botanic Garden, or visit the Durham University Oriental Museum for a fascinating insight into Asian history. You could also head a few miles outside of the city to Finchale Priory, another impressive ruined landmark that dates back to the 13th century and was once a monastery.

Romantic Hotels near Binchester Roman Fort

One of the most romantic hotels in the vicinity is the Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, a splendid four-star venue just minutes from Durham Castle and the cathedral. It has chic, spacious rooms and an indoor pool, and is only 10 miles from the Binchester Roman Fort.
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