Westgate Travel Guide

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Haswicks field A stile with disconcertingly wobbly precast concrete steps leads from the south of the Westgate bridge into this field, from where footpaths diverge, one to follow the river right bank upstream, the other to cross the field up the hill. This view looks back on the latter from near the top of the field towards Westgate village. The buildings on the right are West Haswicks, a small group of houses, which, along with a similar sized group up the lane, East Haswicks, make up the hamlet of Haswicks on the south side of the River Wear.
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Haswicks field A stile with disconcertingly wobbly precast concrete steps leads from the south of the Westgate bridge into this field, from where footpaths diverge, one to follow the river right bank upstream, the other to cross the field up the hill. This view looks back on the latter from near the top of the field towards Westgate village. The buildings on the right are West Haswicks, a small group of houses, which, along with a similar sized group up the lane, East Haswicks, make up the hamlet of Haswicks on the south side of the River Wear.
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Side Lane near Maiden Bower
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Low Crooked Well
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The valley of Middlehope Burn below Low Crooked Well Looking southeast across the valley towards Low House Farm.
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$229 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
NZ$229
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
The rooms were nice and comfortable and clean the staff where very nice and the food was great

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
Manor House Hotel

Manor House Hotel

3 out of 5
The Green Bishop Auckland England
The price is NZ$181 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$181
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (212 reviews)
Lovely stay, amazing food

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Manor House Hotel
The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
The price is NZ$198 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$198
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (502 reviews)
Staff were really lovely and helpful. Room was very clean and quiet, and the hotel was perfectly situated in the centre of Hexham. The only issues were the very few parking spaces available, and the fact we could only park for up to 2hrs with a permit during the day, if there wasn’t any space in ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

The Beaumont Hotel
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5* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games

5* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games

Stocksfield, Northumberland ENG
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Stocksfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Cherryburn and Prudhoe Castle are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (141 reviews)
Winnie Cottage is absolutely beautiful. Every aspect of the cottage is well thought out & the facilities are excellent. Especially the hot tub, It’s huge & the sauna aswell as all the other facilities provided means u don’t need to leave as there is something for everyone. The games room is a great ...

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

5* Barn Conversion c/w hot tub, sauna, games room, 1/4 acre enclosed games
Grand Country Estate 3 Hot Tubs Sleeps 16 near Durham City & Bishop Auckland

Grand Country Estate 3 Hot Tubs Sleeps 16 near Durham City & Bishop Auckland

Oakenshaw England
Stay at this holiday home in Crook. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Brancepeth Castle Golf Club and Whitworth Hall Country ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
We’ve just returned from a two-day New Year’s break with three other families, and we had a fantastic time. The layout of the barn at Oakenshaw is perfect for groups and families, giving everyone plenty of space to relax and enjoy being together.The barn itself is ideal for a celebration or get-together, ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Grand Country Estate 3 Hot Tubs Sleeps 16 near Durham City & Bishop Auckland
Lovelady Shield House

Lovelady Shield House

3 out of 5
Lovelady Lane Alston England
Stay at this holiday home in Alston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Nenthead Mines is located nearby.
Lovelady Shield House
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Popular places to visit

A nice day with the dogs at Hamsley forest

Hamsterley Forest

Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Hamsterley Forest
Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park

Auckland Castle

After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Auckland Castle

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Escomb Saxon Church

Escomb Saxon Church is just one of the places to see in Bishop Auckland, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Escomb Saxon Church

Weardale Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Weardale Museum

Bishop Auckland Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Bishop Auckland at Bishop Auckland Golf Club. Visit the stunning cathedral and spas in this relaxing area.

Bishop Auckland Golf Club

Activities

Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

NZ$42
per adult
Durham History Tour
Enjoy local legends surrounding the UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to Harry Potter and Marvel's Avengers.

Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

NZ$23
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Durham Full City Tour

Durham Full City Tour

NZ$54
per adult
Durham Full City Tour
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

NZ$70
per adult
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
Walkabout Durham History Tour

Walkabout Durham History Tour

NZ$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walkabout Durham History Tour
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

NZ$37
per adult
Dark Durham Tour
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