Hotels in Shildon
9 handpicked places to stay
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Hotels in Shildon are limited, so most visitors base themselves in nearby Bishop Auckland or Darlington, both a short drive or train ride away and better stocked with places to stay. Options range from budget chain hotels and inns to guesthouses and B&Bs set in Georgian townhouses, giving easy access back into Shildon for the museum and railway heritage sites, plus Auckland Castle and Kynren just up the road. Staying slightly further afield in Darlington also puts you on the East Coast Main Line, useful if you are combining Shildon with a wider tour of County Durham or North Yorkshire. Wherever you stay, expect straightforward, good-value accommodation rather than luxury resorts - this is a part of England built around practicality, history and a warm welcome rather than five-star spas.
Premier Inn Bishop Auckland
Hotel · West Auckland Road, Bishop Auckland · 1.3 miles away
Premier Inn Bishop Auckland offers 60 en-suite rooms with free WiFi and air conditioning, plus free parking just off the A1 and A68.
Redworth Hall Hotel
Hotel · Redworth, Newton Aycliffe · 2.3 miles away
A large Jacobean-style hall near Newton Aycliffe with spa, pool and gym, suited to weddings, conferences and County Durham sightseeing breaks.
Park Head Hotel & Restaurant
Hotel · 13 Park View Terrace, Bishop Auckland · 2.3 miles away
A traditional terrace hotel on Park View Terrace in Bishop Auckland, close to Auckland Castle, with its own restaurant and free parking.
Manor House Hotel
Hotel · The Green, Bishop Auckland · 2.8 miles away
Traditional hotel on The Green in Bishop Auckland, close to Auckland Castle, with free parking and a spa on-site.
The Saxon Inn
Hotel · 1 Saxon Green, Bishop Auckland · 3.1 miles away
A small 9-room inn in Bishop Auckland with a restaurant and bar serving traditional meals, handy for Auckland Castle and Kynren.
Premier Inn Durham Newton Aycliffe
Hotel · Ricknall Lane, Newton Aycliffe · 4.2 miles away
Budget hotel on Ricknall Lane in Newton Aycliffe, handy for the A167, with golf, fishing and horse riding all nearby.
The County
Guest Accommodation · 13 The Green, Newton Aycliffe · 4.5 miles away
Adults-only guest accommodation on The Green in Newton Aycliffe, with its own restaurant, bar and free on-site parking.
Thomas Wright House
Hotel · High Street Byers Green, Byers Green · 4.7 miles away
A wedding venue with its own bridal suite, Thomas Wright House offers quiet hotel stays in Byers Green near Durham Cathedral and Beamish Museum.
Walworth Castle Hotel BW Signature Collection
Hotel · Walworth, Darlington · 4.8 miles away
A genuine 16th-century castle near Darlington, suited to weddings, weekend breaks and country escapes near Raby Castle and the Durham Dales.