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County Durham Travel Guide - Castles
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Durham Castle
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Durham,
County Durham
Built by William the Conqueror n 1072 during his ferocious "Harrying of the North" (i.e. putting down rebellions among the Anglo-Saxon inhabitants of the North). Begun as a part of William's plan to pacify the north of his new realm, the castle is an excellent early example of the Norman "motte and bailey" style of fortification.
Palace Green,
Durham City,
Durham,
County Durham,
England,
DH1 3RW
Website: Durham Castle
Phone: 0191 374 3800
Fax: 0191 334 3801
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Raby Castle
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Staindrop,
County Durham
One of the great castles of northern England, Raby is a huge 14th century fortress built by the powerful Neville family on an estate once owned by King Cnut. Raby has been inhabited by the Vane family - and a few ghosts! - for almost 400 years. Lovely gardens and a deer park surround the castle.
Darlington,
Staindrop,
County Durham,
England,
DL2 3AH
Location: off the A688, 2 miles north of Staindrop
Website: Raby Castle
Email: admin@rabycastle.com
Phone: +44 (0)1833 660 202
Fax: +44 (0)1833 660 169
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Accommodation
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Barn Cottage
Barnard Castle
Self catering cottage
The Cottage offers 2 bedrooms, 1 double and 1 twin, lounge and separate dining room, bathroom with WC, wash basin and bath with over bath … more >>
Sleeps 5
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Ingoe Cottage
Weardale
Self catering cottage
Ingoe Cottage offers 1 double, 1 bunk, bathroom with separate shower cubicle, large dining/living room, well equipped kitchen. Available high season only. more >>
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Paramount Redworth Hall Hotel (2 Night Offer)
A beautiful early Jacobean style hotel standing in 25 acres of peaceful woodland Redworth Hall successfully combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. The grand old manor house dating back to 1744 has many original lavishly decorated lounges and bedrooms. Award winning leisure club including a beauty treatment centre as well … more >>
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Blackwell Grange Hotel
Blackwell Grange is steeped in history and character. Unwind in this elegant 17th century mansion set in 15 acres of wooded parkland and surrounded by an 18 hole golf course. The hotel's superb leisure and gym facilities are a great place to workout or relax and include an indoor swimming … more >>
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