Historic Hotels in County Durham
Places to stay in Durham connected to famous figures from the past.
The George. Piercebridge.
Did history’s most famous highwayman frequent The George? Some say so, and there is even a room here that bears his name. No smoke without fire, as they say.
Did history’s most famous highwayman frequent The George? Some say so, and there is even a room here that bears his name. No smoke without fire, as they say.
Walworth Castle. Near Darlington.
While plenty of places are “reputed” to have connections to monarchs, there is no doubt whatsoever that Walworth Castle played host to the first Stuart king of England.
While plenty of places are “reputed” to have connections to monarchs, there is no doubt whatsoever that Walworth Castle played host to the first Stuart king of England.
Seaham Hall. Seaham.
He was “Mad, bad, and dangerous to know”, but was Anne Isabella Milbanke aware of it when she married the infamous poet at Seaham Hall in 1815?
He was “Mad, bad, and dangerous to know”, but was Anne Isabella Milbanke aware of it when she married the infamous poet at Seaham Hall in 1815?
The Ravensworth Arms. Near Gateshead.
There’s a literary feel to the historic significance of this Georgian inn near Gateshead. Discover a little more about the history of the Ravensworth Arms
There’s a literary feel to the historic significance of this Georgian inn near Gateshead. Discover a little more about the history of the Ravensworth Arms
The Morritt Arms. Greta Bridge.
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Charles Dickens Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Charles Dickens Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
The Ancient Unicorn. Bowes.
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Charles Dickens Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Charles Dickens Further practical details are available courtesy of LateRooms.com
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Durham that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.