Bishop Middleham

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Bishop Middleham Church
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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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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

Delta Hotels Durham Royal County

4 out of 5
Old Elvet Durham England
The price is S$126 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$126
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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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 ...
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Staff were all fine. Reception area bright and clean. Elsewhere the hotel building appeared tired / worn, with some frayed carpet, creaking floorboards and scuffed doors. Bar closed at 2200 - I checked in just after this time and would have liked to sit with a pint (room service was offered until ...

Reviewed on 26 Feb, 2026

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Lumley Castle Hotel

Lumley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Ropery Lane Chester-le-Street England
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The price is S$111 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
S$111
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

4 out of 5
Carrville Durham England
The price is S$1,696 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
S$1,696
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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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)
The shower was the worst shower in a hotel I’ve ever had. Quite disappointed in this key function of a bathroom, whilst away from home. Would not look to book again

Reviewed on 25 Feb, 2026

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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)
Thank you to everyone at Station Suites - I had an amazing stay and can’t wait to return. The room was absolutely perfect: spotlessly clean, very spacious, and in a fantastic location directly opposite the railway station. The staff were even more wonderful. I missed breakfast, and a lovely lady ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026

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Beautiful 1-bed Apartment in Gateshead

3 out of 5
Laluna Apartments Gateshead England
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OYO Costays Studios

OYO Costays Studios

2.5 out of 5
Middlesbrough England
Stay at this apartment in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Rockantics and Prissick Plaza ...
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

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