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)) ![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)) ## 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/a045b9a5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort Slaley Hall Hexham England £101 18 Feb - 19 Feb 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! (999 reviews) The rooms were nice and comfortable and clean the staff where very nice and the food was great Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=519079&PinnedHotelID=519079&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118479243) ![The Beaumont Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/82200/82133/81ced8d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Beaumont Hotel Beaumont Street Hexham England £88 8 Feb - 9 Feb 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (502 reviews) Staff were really lovely and helpful. Room was very clean and quiet, and the hotel was perfectly situated in the centre of Hexham. The only issues were the very few parking spaces available, and the fact we could only park for up to 2hrs with a permit during the day, if there wasn’t any space in ... Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026&selected=82133&PinnedHotelID=82133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118479243) ![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 £74 12 Feb - 13 Feb 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! (212 reviews) Lovely stay, amazing food Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F02%2F2026&endDate=13%2F02%2F2026&selected=5851074&PinnedHotelID=5851074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118479243) [See all 1,029 properties in Westgate](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%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. ![Grand Country Estate 3 Hot Tubs Sleeps 16 near Durham City & Bishop Auckland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119050000/119040100/119040098/2b46584e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Country Estate 3 Hot Tubs Sleeps 16 near Durham City & Bishop Auckland Oakenshaw England Stay at this holiday home in Crook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Whitworth Hall Country ... 10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews) We’ve just returned from a two-day New Year’s break with three other families, and we had a fantastic time. The layout of the barn at Oakenshaw is perfect for groups and families, giving everyone plenty of space to relax and enjoy being together.The barn itself is ideal for a celebration or get-together, ... Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crook-Hotels-The-Estate-Oakenshaw.h119040098.Hotel-Information) ![Lovelady Shield House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120660000/120655800/120655749/w1041h1382x3y0-801a7159_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovelady Shield House Lovelady Lane Alston England Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nenthead Mines is located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alston-Hotels-Lovelady-Shield-House.h120655749.Hotel-Information) ![WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22010000/22003800/22003779/57fe44e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WILLIAMSTON BARN & COWSHED -sleeps 14, stunning barn conversion, luxury finishes Brampton Northumberland Stay at this holiday home in Brampton. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Fantastic property beautifully presented - disappointing that HomeAway don’t manage the whole proces The property was amazing and owners very flexible around arrival time and departure. Couldn’t fault it and would definitely choose to stay again. However very confusing that received 2 invoices - 1 from Homeaway and another from Crabtree and Crabtree. Confusing as to what was being paid for what. ... Reviewed on 25 Jan 2020 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Brampton-Hotels-WILLIAMSTON-BARN-COWSHED-Sleeps-14.h22003779.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=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118479243&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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) ![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 spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Attraction) #### North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 4.5/5(6 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.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 spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Escomb-Saxon-Church-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025521.Attraction) #### Weardale Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Weardale-Museum-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621533025519.Attraction) #### Bishop Auckland Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Bishop Auckland at Bishop Auckland Golf Club. Visit the stunning cathedral and spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bishop-Auckland-Golf-Club-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621563158462.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) - [North Pennines ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Pennines-England.d3000655548.Attraction) - [Raby Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Raby-Castle-Darlington.d6088263.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) - [Hamsterley Forest ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.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) - [Hall Hill Farm ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hall-Hill-Farm-Durham.d553248635949801525.Attraction) - [Eggleston Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eggleston-Hall-Barnard-Castle.d553248621555971618.Attraction) - [Corbridge Roman Site ](https://expedia.co.uk/Corbridge-Roman-Site-Newcastle-upon-Tyne.d6088289.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) - [The Garage Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Garage-Spa-Barnard-Castle.d553248621532494197.Attraction) - [Eden Valley Railway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Valley-Railway-Appleby-in-Westmorland.d553248621555971567.Attraction) - [Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chapmans-Well-Local-Nature-Reserve-Durham.d553248621561944291.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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