Last-minute hotel deals near Diggerland

Located 6.2 km from Lumley Castle, 13 km from MetroCentre and 14 km from Newcastle Train Station, Beamish Museum Retreat features accommodation set in Chester-le-Street. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 3.4 km from Beamish Museum.

This holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a bath. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 14 km from Beamish Museum Retreat, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 14 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 22 km away.

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 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Durham University.

• 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.

A stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This hotel is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Located in Durham, 61 Durham is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Sherburn Leisure Centre 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.

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.

With a stay at Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection in Stanley, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Beamish Wild. This golf hotel is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from The Glasshouse and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St. James' Park.

With a stay at Hotel Bannatyne Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This spa hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Top Gear Karting.

Durham Central Suites in Gilesgate has 4-star accommodation with a garden and a bar. The property is located 15 km from Beamish Museum, 22 km from Stadium of Light and 27 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The property is non-smoking and is situated 12 km from Lumley Castle.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 km from the hotel, while Theatre Royal is 27 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 36 km away.

Set in Stanley, 1.4 km from Beamish Museum, the beamish mary inn offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 9.3 km from Lumley Castle.

The breakfast offers Full English/Irish, vegetarian or gluten-free options.

MetroCentre is 12 km from the hotel, while Sage Gateshead is 17 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 25 km away.

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.

A stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG places you in the heart of Durham, within a 15-minute walk of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Gilesgate Moor Hotel is set in Durham, 15 km from Lumley Castle, 20 km from Beamish Museum, as well as 23 km from Stadium of Light. This property offers access to darts, free private parking and free WiFi. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance.

At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Full English/Irish and vegetarian breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries and fruits are available. Guests may wind down in the in-house bar or lounge, while packed lunches are also available.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 26 km from the bed and breakfast, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 26 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 39 km away.

With a stay at The Queens Head in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

With a stay at Premier Inn Durham East in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 2 mi (3.1 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

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 Consett, The Old Mill Knitsley is a 4-minute drive from Empire Theatre and 5 minutes from Hall Hill Farm. This bed & breakfast is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Durham Cathedral.

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.

With a stay at this apartment in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This apartment is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

With a stay at this apartment in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This apartment is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church.