Title: Westgate Travel Guide: Best of Westgate, Bishop Auckland Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Westgate](https://expedia.co.uk/Westgate-Hotels.d553248635118479243.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Westgate](https://expedia.co.uk/Westgate-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635118479243.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Westgate Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Westgate.d553248635118479243.Car-Hire-Guide)[Westgate Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Westgate.d553248635118479243.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Westgate Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Haswicks field A stile with disconcertingly wobbly precast concrete steps leads from the south of the Westgate bridge into this field, from where footpaths diverge, one to follow the river right bank upstream, the other to cross the field up the hill. This view looks back on the latter from near the top of the field towards Westgate village. The buildings on the right are West Haswicks, a small group of houses, which, along with a similar sized group up the lane, East Haswicks, make up the hamlet of Haswicks on the south side of the River Wear.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/b40c33bc-b2e3-47d2-a3cd-4bef746eea00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/b40c33bc-b2e3-47d2-a3cd-4bef746eea00.jpg) by [Andy Waddington](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/34816) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Side Lane near Maiden Bower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/8765bee0-04ae-4a67-bf28-5bb022809846.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/8765bee0-04ae-4a67-bf28-5bb022809846.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Low Crooked Well](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/beb55176-908b-49f1-abf6-e0c18c724d25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/beb55176-908b-49f1-abf6-e0c18c724d25.jpg) by [Mike Quinn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12735) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The valley of Middlehope Burn below Low Crooked Well Looking southeast across the valley towards Low House Farm.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/9610e238-6317-4dd9-a1ef-3faf7b3d4437.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/9610e238-6317-4dd9-a1ef-3faf7b3d4437.jpg) by [Mike Quinn](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/12735) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Waterfalls on the Middlehope Burn near High Mill, Westgate](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/fec10995-aa18-48ac-b334-509025b502cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/fec10995-aa18-48ac-b334-509025b502cb.jpg) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Westgate Things to do - Top hotels in Westgate - Top Holiday Rentals in Westgate ![Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519100/519079/ac851c44_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Slaley Hall Hexham England £133 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Excellent stay the hotel and staff were great Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=519079&PinnedHotelID=519079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118479243) ![The Beaumont Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82200/82133/3aa498f9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beaumont Hotel Beaumont Street Hexham England £102 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews) Hotel fantastic Food brilliant Staff very friendly The only possible fault I could find is parking Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=82133&PinnedHotelID=82133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118479243) ![Langley Castle Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17610000/17608600/17608560/5554b803_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Langley Castle Hotel Langley-on-Tyne Hexham England £164 8 Apr - 9 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this castle in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (592 reviews) A stunning property set in beautiful grounds, this hotel is easily one of the finest we’ve ever stayed in. The staff were excellent and the food and wines delightful. We will return! Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=17608560&PinnedHotelID=17608560&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118479243) [See all 1,074 properties in Westgate](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635118479243) 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. ![Britton Hall Bungalow](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114810000/114807900/114807882/4d15b54d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Britton Hall Bungalow Westgate, near Stanhope Stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Weardale Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland-Hotels-Britton-Hall-Bungalow.h114807882.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) ![5* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19510000/19501200/19501189/e2aa1057_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 5\* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games Stocksfield, Northumberland ENG Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Stocksfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Prudhoe Castle and Stocksfield Golf Club are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (142 reviews) Winnie Cottage is absolutely beautiful. Every aspect of the cottage is well thought out & the facilities are excellent. Especially the hot tub, It’s huge & the sauna aswell as all the other facilities provided means u don’t need to leave as there is something for everyone. The games room is a great ... Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-5-Barn-Conversion-Cw-Hot-Tub.h19501189.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Westgate](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635118479243&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 Westgate hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26)[25 Mar - 26 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&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=553248635118479243&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park](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) ![walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out](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 Westgate](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Westgate.d553248635118479243.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Westgate ![church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602738/7083c680-b1e7-408f-8353-e9e722577c9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishop Auckland ![Old reservoir near Scutter Hill Quarry. The ruined building on the right is 868011](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000009796/87b00855-a04e-44a5-8c73-fd57f66b17ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Andrew Curtis](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/32242) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Stanhope - Cities near Westgate - Places of interest [Bishop Auckland](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland.dx602738)[Stanhope](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanhope.dx3000009796) - [Yorkshire Dales National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yorkshire-Dales-National-Park-England.d6046377.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) - [De Vere Slaley Hall Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/De-Vere-Slaley-Hall-Spa-Hexham.d553248621532494445.Attraction) - [Hexham Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hexham-Abbey-Hexham.d6088291.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) - [Eden Valley ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Valley-England.d6049735.Attraction) - [Hamsterley Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Attraction) - [Eggleston Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eggleston-Hall-Barnard-Castle.d553248621555971618.Attraction) - [Hall Hill Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hall-Hill-Farm-Durham.d553248635949801525.Attraction) - [Corbridge Roman Site ](https://expedia.co.uk/Corbridge-Roman-Site-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6088289.Attraction) - [The Garage Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Garage-Spa-Barnard-Castle.d553248621532494197.Attraction) - [Weardale Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weardale-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025519.Attraction) - [Witton Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Witton-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971621.Attraction) - [Killhope Lead Mining Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Killhope-Lead-Mining-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d6088269.Attraction) - [Killhope Lead Mining Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Killhope-Lead-Mining-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533024969.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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