About the Hotel
Bedrooms
The hotel has 110 en-suite bedrooms including standard and premier rooms, both in the main hotel and the Cottage, located in the grounds of hotel. All rooms have colour television, radio, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, together with tea and coffee making facilities.
Eating and Drinking
The Havelock Restaurant offers an extensive a la carte menu together with an excellent and imaginative wine list. Alternatively the Captain Cook’s Bar with it’s superb views across the grounds, serves a mouth-watering selection of light meals and snacks. Relax and unwind in the comfortable lounge with afternoon tea or perhaps a drink in the Cocktail Bar.
Leisure
The hotel has a superb indoor leisure club with heated pool, spa pool, solarium and saunas. There is a well-equipped gymnasium for the more active, as well as yoga classes ideal for relaxing. If you’d prefer to play a round or two the hotel is surrounded by an 18-hole golf course.
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Durham Cathedral
Dating from 1072, one of the largest Norman castles and one of the grandest Romanesque palaces to survive in England. The castle was the seat of the Prince Bishops until 1832. Together with the cathedral, the castle is a World Heritage Site. It now houses University College, the foundation college of the University of Durham and is a conference, banqueting and holiday centre in vacations. 
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Hartlepool Historic Quay
Hartlepool Marina’s centrepiece is the award-winning historic Quay – a faithful reproduction of an 18th century seaport portraying the exciting experience of what life was like at the time of Nelson and Trafalgar. Hartlepool Historic Quay is home to the HMS Tincomalee – Europe’s oldest floating warship! The ship was restored by the people of Hartlepool so it’s only fitting that it now makes up the centrepiece of the spectacular Historic Quay. This superb visitor attraction offers the sights, smells and sounds of the naval yesteryear. Experience ‘Pressganged’, ‘Fighting Ships’ and the children’s maritime adventure centre featuring an adventure playship. The Museum of Hartlepool sits alongside the Historic Quay. Visit Website
Beamish Open Air Museum
Beamish Open Air Museum is where the past comes to life. This is no ordinary museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the Great North in the early 1800s and 1900s. Step on board the trams and you will be transported to The Town, Home Farm, Colliery Village, 1825 Railway, Pockerley Waggonway, Pockerley Manor 1825. Costumed interpreters welcome visitors and demonstrate the past way of life, from the Dentist to the Co-op shop. Visit Website
Shildon Railway Museum
With over 60 vehicles in the museum's collection this museum is a must for lovers of steam! Besides the wonderful nostalgic steam rides through the beautiful countryside of the Dales, during the year there are many different organised events, from Vintage Vehicle Rally to Craft workshops and antique fairs. There are 8 uniquely different attractions for all to enjoy set within splendid countryside. Visit Website
Shopping
There is shopping galore all year round, with open-air market on Monday and Saturday in the Market Square, supplemented by a once-monthly Farmer's Market and speciality markets – French delights and seasonal Christingles and admire our beautiful St Cuthbert’s Church to the forefront of the market square. For all weather shopping at the Cornmill and Queen Street Centres and designer heaven at the Imperial Quarter, as well as a fabulous independent and high street names on High Row, Northgate and Skinnergate.
Raby Castle and Deer Park
Raby Castle and Gardens, near Staindrop is one of England’s most impressive Medieval castles. Raby was built by the Nevilles and has been home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626. It features fine furniture, impressive artworks and elaborate architecture. Visitors can also enjoy the deer park, large walled gardens, coach and carriage collection, woodland adventure playground, picnic area, tearooms and gift shop. Visit Website
Stressholme Golf Course
Stressholme Golf Course offers an 18-hole golf course, which extends over 145 acres and has been acknowledged as a fine challenge over its 6431 yards. Stressholme also offers 15 bay floodlit driving range, Practice Green and excellent catering facilities. Visit Website
