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Honest Lawyer Hotel
Situated in Durham, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Oswald Golf Club, Durham University and Durham Cathedral. Durham Castle is 3 mi (4.8 km) ...
from £41
Honest Lawyer Hotel£41
Park Head Hotel & Restaurant
Situated in Bishop Auckland, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bishop Auckland Golf Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Auckland Castle and Woodhouse Close Leisure ...
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Park Head Hotel & Restaurant£41
Best Western Whitworth Hall Hotel
Located in the heart of Spennymoor, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Jubilee Park, Spennymoor Leisure Centre and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club. Bishop Auckland ...
Redworth Hall Hotel
Situated in Newton Aycliffe, this spa hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from National Railway Museum at Shildon and within 6 miles (10 km) of Heritage Park Stadium and ...
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Redworth Hall Hotel£52
Thomas Wright House
Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Binchester Roman Fort, Jubilee Park and Spennymoor Leisure Centre. Bishop Auckland ...
from £71
Thomas Wright House£71
Ladywell House B&B
Situated in Bishop Auckland, this bed & breakfast is within 6 miles (10 km) of Low Barns Visitor Centre, Hamsterley Forest and Escomb Saxon Church. Woodhouse ...
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Ladywell House B&B£62
George St Cottage
Situated in Durham, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Oriental Museum, Durham University and Brancepeth Castle Golf Club. Durham Botanic Garden and Gala ...
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Bewick Crescent Serviced Accomodation
Situated in Newton Aycliffe, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of National Railway Museum at Shildon, Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and Heritage ...
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The County
Situated in Newton Aycliffe, this bed & breakfast is within 6 miles (10 km) of Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, National Railway Museum at Shildon and Darlington ...
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Bowburn Hall Hotel
Situated in Durham, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Durham University, Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral. Oriental Museum and St. Nicholas Church are ...
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Bowburn Hall HotelGet RatesPocket Guide: Binchester Roman Fort 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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- Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
- Prince Bishop's Guest House
- Days Inn Durham
- Dalton Crescent Close to Durham City
- Radisson BLU Hotel Durham
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- The Manor House
- Kirkwood Drive - Perfect for People Visiting/ Working in Durham
- The Bay Horse Inn
- White House Cottages
- The Royal Oak
Destinations near Bishop Auckland
- Durham University Hotels
- Durham Cathedral Hotels
- Durham Castle Hotels
- Diggerland Hotels
- Deer Park Hotels
- Gala Theatre Durham Hotels
- Spennymoor Leisure Centre Hotels
- Adventure Valley Hotels
- Darlington Civic Theatre Hotels
- Battlezone Hotels
- Durham Botanic Garden Hotels
- Jubilee Park Hotels
- St. Nicholas Church Hotels
- Bishop Auckland Golf Club Hotels
- Raby Castle Hotels
- Hamsterley Forest Hotels
- Planet Leisure Hotels
- Oriental Museum Hotels
- Hardwick Park Hotels
- Raby Castle Hotels
