County Durham travel directory

HISTORY CORNER

Name the Historic attraction

British Heritage Awards

Celebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual
British Heritage awards.

British History Quiz

This famous landscape garden designer gained his odd nickname from his habit of telling clients that their estates had 'great capability of improvement'

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This Day in British History

12 February, 1554

Lady Jane Grey executed

Grey became famous as the 'Nine Days Queen', a pawn in the ambitions of the Earl of Northumberland

Monarch Mayhem

This English king was officially the heir of Charles VI of France

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Accommodation

Rushyford (Hotel)

Swallow Eden Arms Hotel

Originally a 17th century coaching inn, this hotel has retained both its character and charm. It boasts a superb leisure club with heated indoor swimming pool, fitness room, spa bath, sauna and plunge pool and beauty room. The hotel offers Binchesters, the newly refurbished Restaurant serving delicious food and fine … more >>

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Darlington (Hotel)

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. This non-smoking hotel's superb leisure and gym facilities are a great place to workout or relax and include an indoor … more >>