Bishop Middleham

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Bishop Middleham Church
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Bishop Middleham Church
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The lumps and bumps of Bishop Middleham Castle earthworks The wall to the right of the castle is very carefully made in its lower parts, the stone has been shaped with a flat face and mortared together. The top of the wall is more haphazard and probably represents later attempts to mend it.
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The "Durham Lakes" return! There is an extensive area of low-lying land in mid-southern County Durham, occupied at least in Roman times by lakes, now drained by the River Skerne and its tributaries. It is probable that the Romans used the lakes and interconnecting canals for water transport.http://www.davison03.freeserve.co.uk/the%20ancient%20lakes%20of%20county%20durham.htm . This view is taken from the low hill which marks the site of Bishop Middleham Castle and shows the Bishop Middleham sewage works. The water area beyond is punctuated by the tops of fence posts, which suggest that this is a temporary inundation rather than a new permanent lake, although recent weather has been fairly dry.
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The church at Bishop Middleham Re-built at the expense of Mrs Surtees from the ruins of an Early English church of Bishop Beck (1283-1310), to a design of her late husband Robert Surtees. There is a monument to him in the chancel, and his grave is in the churchyard. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Surtees_(antiquarian), Henry Phillpotts (Bishop of Exeter) was chaplain here (1805-13). See Henry_Phillpotts
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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 €144 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
€144
3 Feb - 4 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! (1,002 reviews)
We got the basic room which was lovely, the bed was huge. However, the bathroom ceiling the paint was flaking off the ceiling quite a large spot over the bath/shower.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 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 €80 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€80
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Room was clean and had a nice view. Staff were nice particularly breakfast and restaurant.

Reviewed on 1 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 €76 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
€76
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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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