Westgate Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Waterfalls on the Middlehope Burn near High Mill, Westgate
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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Slaley Hall Hexham England
The price is NZ$275 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$275
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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! (1,003 reviews)
Excellent stay the hotel and staff were great

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort
The Beaumont Hotel

The Beaumont Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Hexham England
The price is NZ$224 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$224
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews)
Hotel fantastic Food brilliant Staff very friendly The only possible fault I could find is parking

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

The Beaumont Hotel
Langley Castle Hotel

Langley Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Langley-on-Tyne Hexham England
The price is NZ$338 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
NZ$338
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this castle in Hexham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (592 reviews)
A stunning property set in beautiful grounds, this hotel is easily one of the finest we’ve ever stayed in. The staff were excellent and the food and wines delightful. We will return!

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Langley Castle Hotel
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Britton Hall Bungalow

Britton Hall Bungalow

Westgate, near Stanhope
Stay at this cottage in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Weardale Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre ...
Britton Hall Bungalow
The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger

Barnard Castle England
Stay at this cottage in Barnard Castle. Enjoy a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Teesdale Leisure Centre and Bowes Museum are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
CV charger was very handy. Good location close to Barnard Castle.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Bothy-Detached cottage,1 mile from Barnard Castle, Pet Friendly, EV Charger
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 Prudhoe Castle and Stocksfield Golf Club are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (142 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
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Popular places to visit

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 stunning cathedral in this relaxing area.

Auckland Castle
walks through the forest at Hamsterly cross cross over brooks and streams. Great family day out

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

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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Binchester Roman Fort

Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland with a stop at Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Binchester Roman Fort

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 stunning cathedral in this relaxing area.

Escomb Saxon Church

Witton Castle

Explore the great outdoors at Witton Castle, a lovely green space in Evenwood. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Witton Castle

Activities

Durham History Tour

Durham History Tour

NZ$41
per adult
Durham History Tour
Durham Full City Tour

Durham Full City Tour

NZ$52
per adult
Durham Full City 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
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting

NZ$68
per adult
Pub and History Tour of Durham with Alcohol Tasting
Walkabout Durham History Tour

Walkabout Durham History Tour

NZ$36
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walkabout Durham History Tour
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

NZ$36
per adult
Dark Durham Tour
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