Last-minute hotel deals near Diggerland

With a stay at OYO La Spada Boutique Hotel in Durham (Pity Me), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Gala Theatre Durham. This motel is 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Quayside and 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from St. James' Park.

Set in Sheepscar and only 9 km from Lumley Castle, Luxury 3 Bedroom, Central, Perfect for Families, FREE PARKING offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 23 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, 23 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 23 km from Theatre Royal. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Beamish Museum.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

MetroCentre is 25 km from the apartment, while Newcastle Train Station is 25 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 36 km from the property.

When you stay at Hotel 52 - Stanley in Stanley, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Causey Arch and Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from St. James' Park and 9.9 mi (16 km) from Quayside.

With a stay at Honest Lawyer Hotel in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Oriental Museum. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Durham Botanic Garden and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Meadowfield Leisure Centre.

A stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at The Queens Head in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Beamish Park Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This golf hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from The Glasshouse and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Theatre Royal.

A stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Consett, The Old Mill Knitsley is a 4-minute drive from Empire Theatre and 5 minutes from Hall Hill Farm. This bed & breakfast is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Durham University and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Consett Leisure Centre.

Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham, the Croxdale Inn sits in the small village of Croxdale just half an hour’s drive from the wilderness of the Pennine dales.

All rooms have a HD TV and tea and coffee facilities.

The Croxdale has free WiFi and has a traditional wood and stone-panelled bar in the main building. Guests can dine in the inn's Penash Restaurant.

Guests are close to Durham city with its famous cathedral, castle and picturesque walks along the river Wear. The bright lights of Newcastle are a 30-minute drive away whilst the same distance will take guests to the heart of the north Pennines.

With a stay at OYO The Townhouse in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Durham University and Durham Indoor Market. This inn is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Featuring free WiFi, a children's playground and a terrace, Thomas Wright House offers accommodation in Byers Green. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. A flat-screen TV is provided.

You will find a beauty salon on site offering a range of treatments.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 31 km from Thomas Wright House, while Durham is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 38 km from Thomas Wright House.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Lambton Worm is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and St. James' Park. This guest house is 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Quayside and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium.

With a stay at Premier Inn Durham East in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

Located in Durham, 61 Durham is in a rural location – a 5-minute drive from Top Gear Karting and 6 minutes from Hetton Lyons Country Park. This hotel is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Durham University and 5 mi (8 km) from Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre.

With a stay at Hotel Bannatyne Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and St. Nicholas Church. This spa hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

Situated in Stanley, 3.1 km from Beamish Museum, Hotel 52 Stanley features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Lumley Castle.

The rooms have a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while selected rooms also boast a kitchenette. At the hotel the rooms are fitted with a desk and a TV.

MetroCentre is 11 km from Hotel 52 Stanley, while Newcastle Train Station is 15 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 24 km away.

Located in Durham and with Lumley Castle reachable within 1.8 km, The Lambton provides a restaurant, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 7.8 km from Beamish Museum, 15 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and 15 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The hotel features family rooms.

At the hotel, each room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath and a hairdryer.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at The Lambton.

Theatre Royal is 16 km from the accommodation, while Northumbria University is 16 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 28 km from the property.

Located in Stanley, in a historic building, 3.1 km from Beamish Museum, The Ball Alley is a bed and breakfast with a garden and bar. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

At the bed and breakfast, units are fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

MetroCentre is 10 km from The Ball Alley, while Lumley Castle is 11 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 23 km from the property.