A visit to the five-star Matfen Hall in Northumberland Matfen Hall is a luxury five-star country house hotel situated in the beautiful Northumberland countryside not far from the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. The architecture is stunning; the hotel is surrounded by spacious, three hundred-acre estate grounds complete with a championship eighteen-hole golf course, the […]
Ramside Hall, a superb four-star hotel
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa, County Durham Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is a luxury four-star hotel and resort just outside of Durham city. It is an exceptional place to stay close to Durham, perfect for exploring County Durham’s many attractions. With two championship golf courses and The Pin driving range, the facilities […]
Seaham Hall – A luxury coastal spa retreat
Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa Located in a secluded spot, close to the coast, and a short drive from Durham city, Seaham Hall and Serenity Spa is a luxury five-star hotel with a superb award-winning spa. With a rich history, this coastal country house retreat seamlessly combines the old and the new and has become […]
Durham City Lumiere
Lumiere – Shining a light on Durham The historic city of Durham in north-east England deserves a place on any shortlist of UK destinations for a weekend break or for an extended holiday. Set in County Durham and a short distance from Newcastle, the city is easily reached by train from King’s Cross in a […]
Kynren: The Must-See Live Show in the Heart of County Durham
Kynren, now celebrating its 10th anniversary, is an epic outdoor spectacular that brings two thousand years of British history to life with jaw-dropping scale and theatrical flair. It’s the kind of immersive experience that anchors a weekend escape – pair it with a visit to the majestic Raby Castle, the thought-provoking Bowes Museum, and the ever-evolving Auckland Project, and you’ve got a mini-break steeped in culture, story, and soul.