Westgate

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Haswicks field A stile with disconcertingly wobbly precast concrete steps leads from the south of the Westgate bridge into this field, from where footpaths diverge, one to follow the river right bank upstream, the other to cross the field up the hill. This view looks back on the latter from near the top of the field towards Westgate village. The buildings on the right are West Haswicks, a small group of houses, which, along with a similar sized group up the lane, East Haswicks, make up the hamlet of Haswicks on the south side of the River Wear.
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Haswicks field A stile with disconcertingly wobbly precast concrete steps leads from the south of the Westgate bridge into this field, from where footpaths diverge, one to follow the river right bank upstream, the other to cross the field up the hill. This view looks back on the latter from near the top of the field towards Westgate village. The buildings on the right are West Haswicks, a small group of houses, which, along with a similar sized group up the lane, East Haswicks, make up the hamlet of Haswicks on the south side of the River Wear.
Photo by Andy Waddington (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Side Lane near Maiden Bower
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Low Crooked Well
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The valley of Middlehope Burn below Low Crooked Well Looking southeast across the valley towards Low House Farm.
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
The price is €124 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€124
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Terrible sleep, which whilst guest behaviour is not the hotels fault, the duration it took to deal with the situation was possibky far more drawn out than it should have been. A guest domestic took place in the room next door just before 1am, took over 90 mins for the guest to be removed from the ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Manor House Hotel

Manor House Hotel

3 out of 5
The Green Bishop Auckland England
The price is €92 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€92
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (214 reviews)
Nice hotel, comfortable and plenty of character

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Manor House Hotel
The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
The price is €118 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
€118
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (511 reviews)
Great location, nice staff, nice rooms and very competitive pricing.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Beaumont Hotel
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Britton Hall Bungalow

Britton Hall Bungalow

Westgate, near Stanhope
Stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Weardale Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre ...
Britton Hall Bungalow
The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

Barnard Castle England
Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Teesdale Leisure Centre and Bowes Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Lovelady Shield House
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Popular places to visit

walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out

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

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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 top-notch restaurants.

Binchester Roman Fort

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 stunning cathedral in this relaxing area.

Escomb Saxon Church

Things to do

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

€11
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

€21
per adult
Durham History Tour
Walkabout Durham History Tour

Walkabout Durham History Tour

€18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walkabout Durham History Tour
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

€18
per adult
Dark Durham Tour
Durham Full City Tour

Durham Full City Tour

€26
per adult
Durham Full City Tour
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

€34
per adult
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
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