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12th-century County Durham castle stay near Darlington

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  • 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 nights
  • Darlington, England
£ 151.70 -22%
price from £ 119.50 per person
  • total price from £ 239.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults

Classic castle stay in County Durham, driving distance from the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors - includes breakfast, one dinner

  • A regal retreat: Feel like royalty as you bed down at a charmingly-converted 12th-century castle. Walworth Castle Hotel nestles amidst 12 acres of lawns and woodlands, affording the peace of the countryside whilst being well-connected to surrounding excitements. Those who enjoy a scenic hike will be pleased with the impressive array of national landscapes easily reached from the castle, whilst fans of shopping or a bit of history will have nearby Darlington to explore.

  • Local banquets: Located in the main castle building, Hansard's Restaurant offers an array of tasty dishes; from sharing plates to multi-course fine dining, savour every bite with a good bottle of wine for a lovely treat. The 1189 Bar & Kitchen also serves up quality dishes crafted with ingredients sourced from local farmers. The several bars are on hand to keep you refreshed with a drink as you relax on the patio or soak up the country views from inside.

  • Delightful accommodation: Guest rooms are individually styled and classically furnished, blending vintage charm and historic details to make the perfect castle abode. Opt for a room with a four-poster or canopy bed for an added touch of majesty.

How to get there

The hotel is located just outside Darlington, three miles off the A1. The closest train station is Heighington, a nine-minute drive away.

Good to know

Please note that Hansard’s Restaurant is open on weekends, with weekday openings dependent on bookings. 

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Darlington

On your doorstep, the charming market town of Darlington offers amusements aplenty when you’re looking for entertainment. Learn about the industrial history of the town at Hopetown Darlington, a captivating journey through the history of railways boasting impressive locomotives and interactive exhibits. Head to Darlington Markets (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) when you’re feeling peckish and wander the stalls in search of a tasty bite, and perhaps catch a show at the Darlington Hippodrome for an evening of fun in an early 20th-century music hall. If you’re a fan of the great outdoors, you’ll have no shortage of green countryside to wander with the North Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors all under 40 minutes away by car.

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel

  • Hotel
  • Darlington, United Kingdom
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Four Poster - Superior Double

Standard Double Castle Room

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