Bishopton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

West Farm Lake, Stillington. A fishing lake. For details see http://freespace.virgin.net/r.spencer/Venues/Durham/westfarmlake.htm
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West Farm Lake, Stillington. A fishing lake. For details see http://freespace.virgin.net/r.spencer/Venues/Durham/westfarmlake.htm
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Field beside the Bishopton to Mordon road. The boundary between Stockton and County Durham can be seen in the background (right of picture).
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Old Stillington viewed from the Beck.
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Castle Hill The remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle dating from 1143 during a dispute between the Lord of Bishopston and the Bishop of Durham.
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Carrville Durham England
The price is AU$1,922 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$1,922
11 Feb - 12 Feb
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! (1,007 reviews)
Lovely hotel! Gorgeous room, massive bathroom! Spa was lovely. Will definitely return.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4 out of 5
Old Elvet Durham England
The price is AU$141 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$141
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff, always a pleasant stay

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Ropery Lane Chester-le-Street England
The price is AU$118 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$118
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
unique hotel in a proper castle, comfortable room in courtyard. Staff friendly and efficient. Only problem unable to book restaurant for dinner before 9.45, when we arrived had to make do with limited menu in bar.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Lumley Castle Hotel
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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews)
Immaculate room with great facilities. Plenty of tea and coffee. Breakfast was as advertised but I’d prefer a bigger range of food.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Station Suites
Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House

Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House

2 out of 5
27 Pine Street Chester-le-Street England
Stay at this residence in Chester-le-Street. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Lumley Castle and Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium ...
Chester Le Street's Emerald 3 Bed House
Durham City Cottages

Durham City Cottages

2 out of 5
Brandon Lane Durham England
Stay at this cottage in Durham. Enjoy free parking, housekeeping and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Oriental Museum are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (385 reviews)
Stayed for 3 nights over New Year...was absolute bliss. Late booking and the communication was brilliant to get it sorted. Cottage was immaculate throughout with everything we needed. Perfect location for walks, and yet only 5 minutes from shops and Durham centre Will be returning again for sure...thank ...

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Durham City Cottages
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Popular places to visit

These tea rooms are in the old Station house in Thorpe Thewles. It's on an old disused railway line. Now the Home of a family park, walking and cycling routes and even has an observatory

Wynyard Woodland Park

Explore the great outdoors at Wynyard Woodland Park, a lovely green space in Stockton-on-Tees. Make time to visit the area's spas or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Wynyard Woodland Park
Early morning walk at Hardwick Park,Sedgefield

Hardwick Park

Explore the great outdoors at Hardwick Park, a lovely green space in Stockton-on-Tees. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its lively bars.

Hardwick Park

University Hospital of North Tees

If University Hospital of North Tees is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Stockton-on-Tees.

University Hospital of North Tees

Sedgefield Racecourse

You can take time to visit Sedgefield Racecourse during your travels to Sedgefield. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sedgefield Racecourse

Preston Park

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Preston Park during your trip to Preston-on-Tees. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Preston Park

Butterfly World

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Butterfly World during your travels in Preston-on-Tees. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Butterfly World

Activities

Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

AU$35
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$45
per adult
Durham Full City Tour
Walkabout Durham History Tour

Walkabout Durham History Tour

AU$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walkabout Durham History Tour
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

AU$31
per adult
Dark Durham Tour
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

AU$59
per adult
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
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Artists impression of what Stockton-on-Tees is going to look like

Stockton-on-Tees