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The City Durham

The City Durham

0.2 mi from Durham Castle

84 New Elvet, Durham DH1 3AQ

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3.4 out of 5 (28 reviews)

Situated in Durham, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral. Durha …

£85
The Townhouse

The Townhouse

0.3 mi from Durham Castle

34 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN

4.0 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)

Situated in Durham, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market, Durham Castle, and Durham Cathedral. Durha …

£85
Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

Radisson BLU Hotel Durham

0.3 mi from Durham Castle

Frankland Lane, Durham DH1 5TA

4.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (1,030 reviews)

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

£57
Hotel Bannatyne Durham

Hotel Bannatyne Durham

1.8 mi from Durham Castle

Eden Terrace, Durham DH1 2HJ

3.0 out of 5.0
3.9 out of 5 (264 reviews)

Located in Carrville, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Gala Theatre Durham, Durham University, and Durham Castle. Durham …

£42
Honest Lawyer Hotel

Honest Lawyer Hotel

2.7 mi from Durham Castle

Croxdale Bridge, Durham DH1 3SP

3.0 out of 5.0
4.1 out of 5 (118 reviews)

Located in Croxdale, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Oswald Golf Club, Durham University, and Durham Cathedral. …

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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

2.8 mi from Durham Castle

Carrville, Durham DH1 1TD

4.0 out of 5.0
4.4 out of 5 (389 reviews)

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

£74
Bowburn Hall Hotel

Bowburn Hall Hotel

3.3 mi from Durham Castle

Bowburn, Durham DH6 5NH

3.0 out of 5.0
3.9 out of 5 (41 reviews)

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

£44
Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

5.5 mi from Durham Castle

Ropery Lane, Chester-le-Street DH3 4NX

4.0 out of 5.0
4.5 out of 5 (161 reviews)

Situated in Chester-le-Street, this historic hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Herrington Country Park, Washington Old Hall, an …

£63
Best Western Beamish Hall Country House Hotel

Best Western Beamish Hall Country House Hotel

8.6 mi from Durham Castle

Beamish, Stanley DH9 0YB

4.0 out of 5.0
4.3 out of 5 (143 reviews)

Located in Beamish, this historic hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Beamish Wild and Beamish Open Air Museum. Causey Arch is 1.5 …

£67
Hardwick Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Hardwick Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

9.2 mi from Durham Castle

Sedgefield, Stockton-on-Tees TS21 2EH

4.0 out of 5.0
4.2 out of 5 (44 reviews)

Located in Sedgefield, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hardwick Park and Sedgefield Racecourse. Wynyard Woodland Park and …

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Pocket Guide: Durham Durham Castle Hotels

With its enchanting medieval architecture and prominent location overlooking the picturesque valley of the River Wear, Durham Castle is the quintessential English picture-postcard scene. It's within walking distance of several charming hotels, and just a short drive from many more in the rest of County Durham.

What to See at Durham Castle

See the castle's beautiful decorative art, oil paintings, and stained glass windows, and learn about the history and expansion of Durham University into one of the nation's leading higher education institutions.

The castle is next to a well-preserved Norman Chapel and a larger 16th-century chapel, and is known for its iconic Great Hall, where Durham University students and staff attend lunch. See the university's special sporting memorabilia, then visit the gift shop where you can buy some quality merchandise.

Elegant Hotels, Inns and Guesthouses in and Around Durham

Wherever you stay, you can expect a comfortable room with quality bedding for a good night's sleep. The overwhelming majority of accommodation establishments in Durham provide in-room WiFi access, often free of charge, which means you will be able to research other local places of interest and make restaurant reservations online from your hotel. Many rooms are also equipped with work desks, tea and coffee amenities, hairdryers and en-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Visit Nearby Durham Cathedral

Just minutes from the castle, Durham Cathedral is a striking Norman building with splendid medieval wall paintings and an award-winning souvenir shop. It's noted for its intricate Romanesque architecture and commanding location above the steep valley of the River Wear, and shares UNESCO World Heritage Site status with the castle.

Spend some time at Durham University's Museum of Archaeology and see a fascinating exhibition of natural history artefacts dating back to the prehistoric period. Explore the city's historic Indoor Market, or go to the Durham University Oriental Museum, which has an impressive collection of Asian historic artefacts.

Take the Family to Diggerland Durham

This unique adventure park has numerous construction-themed rides such as mini-tractors and moving machinery, and is noted for its adrenaline-infusing Diggerland Skyshuttle, where you will soar 50 feet into the air.

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