Stanhope Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stanhope
Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead
Ideal for our family overnight stay during school holidays. Everything positive as we liked it. Convenient for the Metro Centre shopping and activities for the kids.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Lumley Castle Hotel
Lovely place to stay. Appreciate listed building. But attention by house keeping could be better. Mould around bath handles and plug drain. Duvet stained (duvet cover was slightly open and you could see stains on actual duvet) Pillow protectors need changing. Just needs attention to detail. With ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Langley Castle Hotel
One of the highlights of our Northumberland road trip, Langley Castle felt like such a treat, packed with character, history and atmosphere. We ate really well, and there’s something magical about waking up in the grounds of a centuries old castle; it made the whole stay feel genuinely memorable ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Britton Hall Bungalow
The property was clean & welcoming not just for us but also pets, the hot tub was an added bonus which was also clean & warm. Will definitely be planning another stay & will also recommend to friends & family.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Durham City Cottages
Parking excellent,room adequate,host very welcoming.Toilet seat didn’t fit toilet & kept sliding around.Very awkward & uncomfortable.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Superking beds, spacious and comfortable ground floor apartment near town centre
There was on going building works happening when we arrived, at 6.30pm we had enough and decided to find alternative accommodation
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit
Hamsterley Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
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.
Weardale Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.
Activities
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Walkabout Durham History Tour
