Title: West Auckland Travel Guide: Best of West Auckland, Bishop Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Auckland-Hotels.d6084964.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in West Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Auckland-Holiday-Rentals.d6084964.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to West Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-West-Auckland.d6084964.Travel-Guide-Flights)[West Auckland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Auckland.d6084964.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Auckland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Auckland.d6084964.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Auckland Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit West Auckland Things to do - Top hotels in West Auckland - Top Holiday Rentals in West Auckland ![Manor House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5851100/5851074/32fa906a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Manor House Hotel The Green Bishop Auckland England £83 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (216 reviews) Hotel grounds were lovely. Booked mainly to use the gym but it was £20 extra and didn’t open till 8am (so not ideal if staying for business - but I should’ve checked prior). Bathrooms could do with a refresh. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=5851074&PinnedHotelID=5851074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084964) ![Lumley Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/175600/175571/6ec4734d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lumley Castle Hotel Ropery Lane Chester-le-Street England £66 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this historic hotel in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews) Really didn't enjoy our stay. The room was dirty especially around the windows and in poor state of repair with multiple chips in the basin. We had to climb a very old spiral staircase to get to the room which would be an issue for anyone with mobility issues. Finally we were given a choice of breakfast ... Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=175571&PinnedHotelID=175571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084964) ![Delta Hotels Durham Royal County](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16900/16844/b18b9307_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Old Elvet Durham England £79 27 Apr - 28 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) For a Marriott it was pretty poorly. Got an upgrade to a room with a name, but the sink was cracked, holes in the towels, terrible pillows Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F04%2F2026&endDate=28%2F04%2F2026&selected=16844&PinnedHotelID=16844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084964) [See all 1,805 properties in West Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=6084964) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107241300/107241272/ef7a2499_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center. Durham England Stay at this holiday home in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Top Gear Karting and Gala Theatre Durham are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews) Great place for visiting Durham with easy access to the center. Nice clean place with everything we needed. Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Hotels-Durham-Retreat-15-Minutes-Walk-From-Durham-City-Center.h107241272.Hotel-Information) ![The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36180000/36172600/36172593/5e3d8edc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (83 reviews) CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle. Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barnard-Castle-Hotels-The-Bothy-Detached-Listed-Cottage-One-Mile-From-Barnard-Castle.h36172593.Hotel-Information) ![White House Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19940000/19933500/19933499/4a3cded4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### White House Cottages The White House Durham England Stay at this cottage in Durham. Enjoy free parking, a computer station and housekeeping. Popular attractions Meadowfield Leisure Centre and Brancepeth Castle ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Hotels-White-House-Cottages.h19933499.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in West Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6084964&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check West Auckland hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31)[30 Mar - 31 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01)[31 Mar - 1 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026)[10 Apr - 12 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6084964&startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=12%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Auckland Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088251/51cc66e2-a802-4509-83f4-95da735d7544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Attraction) ![Hamsterley Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494370/9cb166ad-a278-4ab6-9bc1-99558593f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Binchester-Roman-Fort-Bishop-Auckland.d6088253.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Escomb-Saxon-Church-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025521.Attraction) #### Witton Castle Explore the great outdoors at Witton Castle, a lovely green space in Evenwood. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Witton-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971621.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48071729/dd8285fe-adef-4635-bb96-2a99ec770042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham History Tour £18 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-history-tour.a48071729.activity-details) ![Durham Full City Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47405255/f6dd1cfa-38f3-4467-a382-37f4fa353bd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Durham Full City Tour £23 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/durham-full-city-tour.a47405255.activity-details) ![Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46317068/cfd10adb-9033-402c-8be9-ff4994fec0a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters £10 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-walking-tour-of-durham-its-infamous-characters.a46317068.activity-details) ![Walkabout Durham History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46329295/d9d205d7-9075-4d97-bbf9-d24b3c27382a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walkabout Durham History Tour £16 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/walkabout-durham-history-tour.a46329295.activity-details) ![Dark Durham Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47327981/db2471b9-8b4d-4c99-8318-b4ad97269306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dark Durham Tour £16 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/dark-durham-tour.a47327981.activity-details) ![Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47015928/727b6053-ed84-47c0-9dfd-1a96c542dd6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pub-and-history-tour-of-durham-with-alcohol-tasting.a47015928.activity-details) [See all activities in West Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-West-Auckland.d6084964.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near West Auckland ![church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/7083c680-b1e7-408f-8353-e9e722577c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishop Auckland ![Evenwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/80717d17-e5ec-4ca4-8674-9da6533e4937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Hugh Mortimer](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5255) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Evenwood ![Etherley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/68e55477-e342-4578-b90b-a8bdac080246.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [Riversiderouge (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Riversiderouge&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Etherley - Cities near West Auckland - Places of interest [Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland.dx602738)[Evenwood](https://expedia.co.uk/Evenwood.dx6341577)[Etherley](https://expedia.co.uk/Etherley.dx677276189482758144) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.Attraction) - [Durham University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-University-Durham.d6088243.Attraction) - [Beamish Open Air Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Beamish-Open-Air-Museum-Stanley.d6079441.Attraction) - [Durham Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Cathedral-Durham.d6088239.Attraction) - [Lumley Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lumley-Castle-Chester-le-Street.d553248621558032670.Attraction) - [Durham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durham-Castle-Durham.d6088241.Attraction) - [Barnard Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Barnard-Castle-Barnard-Castle.d6088257.Attraction) - [Raby Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Raby-Castle-Darlington.d6088263.Attraction) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Attraction) - [Richmond Market Place ](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Market-Place-Richmond.d6088189.Attraction) - [Rockliffe Hotel Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockliffe-Hotel-Spa-Darlington.d553248621532494192.Attraction) - [Diggerland ](https://expedia.co.uk/Diggerland-Durham.d553248621532494209.Attraction) - [Wynyard Woodland Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wynyard-Woodland-Park-Stockton-on-Tees.d553248621563158475.Attraction) - [University Hospital of North Tees ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Hospital-Of-North-Tees-Stockton-on-Tees.d553248634001088685.Attraction) - [The Darlington Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Darlington-Arena-Darlington.d6088273.Attraction) - [High Force ](https://expedia.co.uk/High-Force-Barnard-Castle.d6088267.Attraction) - [North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.Attraction) - [Swaledale Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Swaledale-Museum-Richmond.d553248621533025512.Attraction) - [Auckland Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Attraction) - [Hamsterley Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Attraction) - [Richmond Falls ](https://expedia.co.uk/Richmond-Falls-Richmond.d712220854712553472.Attraction) - [Crook Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Crook-Hall-And-Gardens-Durham.d6241797.Attraction) - [Hardwick Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hardwick-Park-Stockton-on-Tees.d553248621532494206.Attraction)