Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property
Two on-site restaurants serve local cuisine amid beautiful gardens at this historic castle hotel where attentive staff ensures a memorable stay

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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel offers natural beauty with a garden and playground. Dine at two restaurants featuring local cuisine, then relax with in-room WiFi. Dry cleaning services add convenience, and the notably helpful staff enhances the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Annex Building

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Darlington, Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection is in the city centre. National Railway Museum at Shildon and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blackwell Grange Golf Club and Heritage Park Stadium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Darlington Arena or Croft Circuit.
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Walworth, Darlington, England, DL2 2LY

What's nearby

  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Raby Castle - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Croft Circuit - 18 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 27 min drive - 31.8 km
  • St. James' Park - 47 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Newton Aycliffe Station - 14 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Traveller's Rest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spotted Dog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mowden - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Hotel in the city centre
A terrace, a garden and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Walworth Castle Tavern, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and outdoor furniture
  • Newspapers in the reception, luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Castle Beer Garden
  • Lounge Bar
  • Walworth Castle Tavern

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Darlington
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Darlington Best Western
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Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hotel
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Darlington
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Frequently asked questions

Is Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

As of 18 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$126.14, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection located?

Located in the heart of Darlington, this hotel is steps from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and within 6 mi (10 km) of Raby Castle and National Railway Museum at Shildon. Planet Leisure and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 438 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 438 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 438 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 438 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 438 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious, staff were very friendly couldn’t fault it at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic and classy hotel, great location

Really lovely place to stay, we spent 3 nights here. Ideal location for trips around the North Yorkshire and Durham Dales. Great breakfast and evening meals - we ate there every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Venue is impressive from the outside and the staff are all excellent. Shame the rooms and inside in general are a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Great hotel. Clean room. Friendly staff. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was clean and comfy, food was delicious, the members of staff we came across were efficient and helpful. A truly delightful experience in a unique building - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Break

Nice room and good food…….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pleasant but room for improvement

A very nice setting and the castle restaurant was pleasant. Our room was functional but it was quite small and outdated. The bed wasn’t the comfiest and on the small side but overall our stay was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Castle hotel

Friendly staff,food very good.hotel spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Castle and the staff were wonderful. The property is isolated so be prepared to stay in respect to dining etc. Our meals were delicious and the dining area was lovely. The room was small but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely setting , quiet laid back. Easy parkig good food bedroom tv tea coffee good shower plenty hot water. enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay staff were friendly and helpful food was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Lovely stay

Stunning building and overall a great stay marred only by the poor shower. Staff really friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Excellent staff all round,very professional and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Friendly staff nice room excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off the charts great stay. Loved the old building. Modern facilities. All in good condition. Wonderful staff, lovely meal, pleasant outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to stay

Enjoyed our stay here, rooms were clean and comfy, staff friendly and polite and really enjoyed the food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful great food brilliant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staying at a historic castle at a brilliant price

You arrive and say "wow". Full of history. People were incredibly polite and helpful. Clean and pleasant. What's not to like.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice upon arrival and through our our stay, well recommend a stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is absolutely stunning. We stayed in the Hansard Suite and this was a great size, the sofa is super comfy and the 4 poster bed is very comfortable. The restaurant food was outstanding and we cannot give enough praise to Ashley the restaurant manager and the young man on front of house reception who made our experience so exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderfull two night stay room was exceptional food was good .The whole place was warm with open fires and cumfy furniture and staff were so helpfull we had a lovely time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A real gem with great history

I was born near here and had no idea this property was here. I loved the position of it, the history and the excellent service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff where great very helpful especially the manager so kind tge food was lovely and the bed was really comfortable will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with v interesting history and fantastic breakfast. All staff were friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024