Attractions near The Otter Hotel

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The Otter Hotel

Bildershaw Bank, West Auckland, Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 9PL

Under new ownership from 1st January 2006, the Otter is a popular, friendly, professionally-run hotel. Undergoing refurbishment but almost finished outside will be improved over the next few months Originally a 19th Century farmhouse, the...

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Attractions near The Otter Hotel

A selection of attractions close to The Otter Hotel:

Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon (3.3 Miles)

Locomotion celebrates Shildon’s history as one of the world’s oldest railway towns. The first passenger train on the first passenger railway in the world left...

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Auckland Castle (5 Miles)

This historic castle has been the home of the Bishops of Durham for over 800 years, and today is the Bishop’s official residence. The historic...

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Raby Castle (6.6 Miles)

This splendid mediaeval castle, built in the mid 14th century on the site of an earlier fortified manor house by the powerful Nevill family, who...

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High Force (6.6 Miles)

Known as High Force, this naturally formed waterfall is a site to behold. The winding woodland paths that lead up to the waterfall are...

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Piercebridge (7.2 Miles)

Piercebridge Roman Fort was one of the most important fortifications built by the Romans in this area of the country, intended to defend the area...

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Stanwick Iron Age Fort (9.7 Miles)

This excavated site reveals a former centre of power in this area of Northern England, once inhabited by the Brigantes, the most influential tribe in...

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Darlington Railway Museum (12 Miles)

The world’s first railway was the Stockton & Darlington railway of 1825. Its route passed through North Road Station in Darlington, which today has been...

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Harperley Prisoner of War Camp (12.6 Miles)

Harperley POW camp was purpose-built during WW2 to house Italian and German prisoners. The camp consists of 49 huts - the most complete of only...

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Hamsterley Forest (13.1 Miles)

Covering some 2,000 hectares, Hamsterley Forest has something for everyone. It is a delightful oasis of broadleaved and coniferous woodland, sprawling along the sides of...

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The Bowes Museum (15.3 Miles)

The Bowes Museum offers one of Britain’s most fascinating museum experiences. Founded over 100 years ago by John and Josephine Bowes, the magnificent building contains...

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Barnard Castle (15.6 Miles)

Standing tall and proud on a rocky cliff along a bank overlooking the River Tees, Bernard Castle is an impressive and breathtaking sight and was...

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Egglestone Abbey (15.6 Miles)

Standing on the borders of Yorkshire and County Durham, Egglestone Abbey was always a very poor abbey and now stands in ruins amongst fields of...

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Oriental Museum (16.3 Miles)

The Oriental Museum is part of Durham University, an institution that has had a long and interesting connection with the orient. The museum houses...

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Durham Botanic Garden (16.6 Miles)

Durham University is one of the most prestigious in the country and has a long and distinguished history associated with academic excellence. The University...

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