camping chester le street - county durham

Within easy driving distance of Newcastle, Durham and Sunderland, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle has dominated the County Durham landscape for over 600 years.

Ramside Hall Hotel is set in a magnificent 350-acre estate, featuring 2 golf courses with a combined 72 holes, 2 restaurants and luxury bedrooms. Surrounded by countryside, the hotel is 10 minutes’ drive from Durham centre.

Located just 6.8 miles from Newcastle city centre, this hotel boasts excellent facilities, including a restaurant, brasserie, lounge bar, and an 18-hole championship golf course. There is also a swimming pool, a hot tub and a steam room.

This good-value modern hotel is just off junction 64 of the A1(M). It has free parking, Wi-Fi, en suite rooms, a bar and a restaurant.

A 12-minute drive from Durham city centre, Chilton Country Pub & Hotel offers en suite rooms and an extensive restaurant menu. With free parking and WiFi, this hotel is around 8 minutes’ drive from Houghton-le-Spring and the A1.

Nestled amid 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, this fine Victorian property boasts a peaceful setting in a leafy district of Gateshead, yet within easy reach of Newcastle’s vibrant city centre.

Just 1 mile from Durham Rail Station and city centre, the Radisson BLU Durham has fantastic views of Durham Cathedral. It offers stylish rooms, free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and modern health club.

Offering a restaurant and a bar, The Queens Head is a bed and breakfast located in Durham, a 5-minute walk from the city centre. The property is within 1.5 km of Palace Green, Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. Free WiFi access is available.

Located in the cathedral city of Durham, The City, Durham inn offers a bar and free WiFi access to all guests. Just a short 7-minute stroll from Durham Castle and Durham University Library, Durham Cathedral is also less than 6 minutes' walk away.

The Lambton Hounds is a family-run, 250-year-old coaching inn offering 7 comfortable en suite rooms, cask ales and great-value homemade food. It is a traditional local pub with a bar taken from the RMS Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic.

Home-cooked food is served in The Garden House Inn’s wooden-beamed, contemporary restaurant and a roaring open-fire features in the bar.

With panoramic views of beautiful countryside, the Ravensworth Arms Hotel is a charming pub with bright, traditional rooms. Standing on the site of Clubdon Hall, it offers free Wi-Fi, 5 minutes’ drive from the A1(M).

On the A167, north of Durham city centre and just a short drive from junction 63 of the A1, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms, a family-friendly restaurant and free parking.

In central Washington, The Sheiling Guest House provides en suite rooms with free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. This guest house is around 20 minutes’ drive from Newcastle-upon-Tyne city centre.

In the heart of Durham's city centre, within easy reach of the A1 and less than 500 metres from the castle and the train station, this modern hotel offers great value and spacious, modern rooms.

Gadds Town House is set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, offering individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk.

Farnley Tower provides stunning views over Durham Castle and Cathedral. The guesthouse is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, and has free WiFi and free parking on site.

Just off junction 62 of the A1(M) and less than 2 miles (3.2 km) from the very heart of Durham's city centre, the hotel offers comfortable, great-value rooms and free parking.

Located in Washington town centre, this 3-star guest accommodation offers free private parking. Sunderland and Newcastle city centres can both be reached after a 15-minute drive. Free WiFi is available throughout the building.

Located in Durham, this holiday home is situated 200 metres from Palace Green. The unit is 500 metres from Durham Cathedral. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.