Bishop Middleham Travel Guide

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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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Curious lambs On the footpath at the side of the castle wall.
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Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Ropery Lane Chester-le-Street England
The price is Rp1.236.404 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
Rp1.236.404
Rp1.483.685 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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! (1,007 reviews)
Really didn't enjoy our stay. The room was dirty especially around the windows and in poor state of repair with multiple chips in the basin. We had to climb a very old spiral staircase to get to the room which would be an issue for anyone with mobility issues. Finally we were given a choice of breakfast ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Lumley Castle Hotel
Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4 out of 5
Old Elvet Durham England
The price is Rp1.527.720 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
Rp1.527.720
Rp1.833.264 total
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Stuart met us on arrival and was so helpful. Taking the time to advise us on best ways to go into town, and then changing our room to one with a separate shower rather than over the bath which was better for my husband. He arranged a taxi for us on departure day and was just so nice. All of the staff ...

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Carrville Durham England
The price is Rp17.476.634 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
Rp17.476.634
Rp20.971.961 total
26 Mar - 27 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great spa facilities the food was great very relaxing and informal staff always happy to assist and very pleasant all round

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa
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Station Suites

Station Suites

4 out of 5
5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England
Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (31 reviews)
This was my fourth stay at Station Suites. It's good value and the staff are helpful and friendly. The rooms are great and the beds are really comfortable.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Station Suites
Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
Stay at this apartment in Gateshead. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Quayside and St. James' Park are located ...
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CoStays Aparthotel - Middlesbrough

CoStays Aparthotel - Middlesbrough

3.5 out of 5
Middlesbrough England
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rockantics ...
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
The hotel was still being built on arrival. I had not been sent any instructions on how to access the building so could not get in for the first hour. When I left my room during the afternoon and returned, workers from the hotel were in my room removing a fridge. They accepted they should have checked ...

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

CoStays Aparthotel - Middlesbrough
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