Bishop Auckland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Old reservoir near Scutter Hill Quarry. The ruined building on the right is 868011
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Old reservoir near Scutter Hill Quarry. The ruined building on the right is 868011
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Waterfall in Hamsterley Forest, 2013
Bishop Auckland
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Manor House Hotel

Manor House Hotel

3 out of 5
The Green Bishop Auckland England
The price is AU$161 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$161
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (209 reviews)
Top quality ingredients

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025

Manor House Hotel
Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

4 out of 5
Gallowgate Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
The price is AU$159 per night from 4 Feb to 5 Feb
AU$159
4 Feb - 5 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Friendly staff, great location and room was pleasant

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Carrville Durham England
The price is AU$215 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$215
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
What a wonderful stay. I highly recommend Ramside hall for a getaway. Excellent spa and views.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Station Suites

Station Suites

4 out of 5
5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
I stayed for three days. A fantastic, clean, pleasant place with a spacious, comfortable room and excellent value for money. Every member of staff I met was fantastic - incredibly helpful and very pleasant. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Station Suites
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
Stay at this apartment in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. James' Park are located ...
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead
Roomzzz Newcastle

Roomzzz Newcastle

4 out of 5
FRIAR HOUSE, CLAVERING PLACE Newcastle-upon-Tyne England
Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (462 reviews)
All staff were friendly & helpful!

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Roomzzz Newcastle
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Popular places to visit

A nice day with the dogs at Hamsley forest

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.

Hamsterley Forest
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

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.

Auckland Castle

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Killhope Lead Mining Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Killhope Lead Mining Museum in Stanhope. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Killhope Lead Mining Museum

Weardale Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Weardale Museum

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.

Escomb Saxon Church

Activities

Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

AU$36
per adult
Durham History Tour
Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.

Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

AU$20
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Durham Full City Tour

Durham Full City Tour

AU$46
per adult
Durham Full City Tour
Walkabout Durham History Tour

Walkabout Durham History Tour

AU$32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walkabout Durham History Tour
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

AU$32
per adult
Dark Durham Tour
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

AU$61
per adult
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
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