Crook
Things to do in Crook, County Durham
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Crook is a working town in County Durham where visitors will find genuine local eating places rather than chains. The food scene here is notably strong for a place its size: Perla Nera stands out at 4.9 from 231 reviews, while Stephenson's Market Plaice (4.7 from 218 reviews) and The Carriage Cafe (4.8 from 92 reviews) are also well regarded. Viva Restaurant, Cafe Js, and The Butchers Tap round out the options, each with solid ratings and genuine review counts behind them.
For staying over, there is Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast, rated 4.8 from 25 reviews, and High Woodifield campsite, which has earned 4.8 from 238 reviews and appears to be a popular base. The Field House Equestrian Centre offers riding, rated 4.6 from 9 reviews.
This is a practical stopping point rather than a destination built around tourism, but one where you can eat well and find decent accommodation without fuss or pretence.
Where to stay in Crook(1)
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Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast
Low Jobs Hill, Crook
The Fir Tree Country Hotel
The Grove Fir Tree, Fir Tree
Bua Boutique Hotel
1 High Street Tow Law, Bishop Auckland
The Saxon Inn
1 Saxon Green, Bishop Auckland
Thomas Wright House
High Street Byers Green, Byers Green
The Brown Horse Hotel
High Stoop, Wolsingham
The Royal Oak
1 Commercial Street, Durham
The Pub and Kitchen Brandon Village
8 Brandon Village, Durham
Things to Do in Crook(1)
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Where to Eat in Crook(11)
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Attractions Near Crook
All attractions in Crook →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Crook.
4 mi
Binchester Roman Fort
Bishop Auckland · ⭐ 4.5
4 mi
Kynren
Bishop Auckland · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Hamsterley Forest
Bishop Auckland · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Hall Hill Farm
Lanchester · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Hall Hill Playbarn
Lanchester · ⭐ 4.8
6 mi
Durham Climbing Centre
Durham · ⭐ 4.6
6 mi
Spennymoor Leisure Centre
Spennymoor · ⭐ 4.3
7 mi
Diggerland Durham
Durham · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Crook(1)
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Witton Castle Country Park
⭐ 4.5
High Shipley Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.8
Bradley Burn Caravan Park
⭐ 4.5
The Gables Pod Camping
⭐ 4.9
Garth Hill Farm
⭐ 5.0 · from £25/night
High Farm Holiday Park
⭐ 4.8 · from £76/night
Meadow Farm Camping & Caravan Park
⭐ 4.1
Stag Park Caravan Site
⭐ 4.8 · from £40/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Crook
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2 bed · sleeps 4
Stone Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £393
The Old Post Office
3 bed · sleeps 8 · from £957
Enginemans Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £543
Moss House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,590
Low Stonebank Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £453
Stonebank Cottages
2 cottages · from £547
Binchester Crag Farm
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £861
Common questions about Crook
How many campsites are there in Crook?
We list 1 campsites in and around Crook, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Crook?
We list 1 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Crook.
What is there to do in Crook?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Crook.
Where can I eat in Crook?
We list 11 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Crook.
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