Last-minute hotel deals near Durham Station

• 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.

With a stay at The Old Mill in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This bed & breakfast is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Jubilee Park.

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.

With a stay at KELVIN HOUSE in Ferryhill, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This bed & breakfast is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Whitworth Hall Country Park.

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 drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. This apartment is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Sherburn Leisure Centre.

Located in Stanley, this apartment is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham Cathedral. This apartment is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Durham University and 10 mi (16 km) from The Glasshouse.

With a stay at this apartment in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park. This apartment is 7.7 mi (12.3 km) from The Glasshouse and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Northumbria University.

Situated in Durham and only 25 km from Stadium of Light, Moor View Professional Let features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 38 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 38 km from MetroCentre and 38 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Beamish Museum.

The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a fridge and a stovetop. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Utilita Arena is 39 km from the apartment, while Theatre Royal is 39 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 43 km away.

Located in Stanley, The Punch Bowl is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This inn is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from St. James' Park and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Quayside.

Featuring garden views, 3br Ironside Urban Luxe Retreat, FREE parking provides accommodation with a terrace, around 7.9 km from Lumley Castle. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 14 km from Stadium of Light.

The apartment is composed of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is provided.

There is a coffee shop on-site.

For guests with children, 3br Ironside Urban Luxe Retreat, FREE parking features an indoor play area.

Beamish Museum is 16 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 22 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 34 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Boasting accommodation with a patio, Stylish home Near Durham Heritage Coast Sleeps 5 is situated in Durham. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 21 km from Lumley Castle.

The spacious apartment has 3 bedrooms, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Stadium of Light is 26 km from Stylish home Near Durham Heritage Coast Sleeps 5, while Beamish Museum is 30 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 42 km away.

Located in Stanley in the Durham region, Host & Stay - The Fairways has a patio. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Beamish Museum.

The 2-bedroom apartment features a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment.

Guests at Host & Stay - The Fairways can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Lumley Castle is 8.3 km from the accommodation, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 16 km from the property. Newcastle International Airport is 27 km away.

Elegance apartments, a property with a shared lounge, is situated in West Cornforth, 28 km from Beamish Museum, 33 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 34 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 23 km from Lumley Castle.

The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 34 km from Elegance apartments, while Theatre Royal is 35 km away. Teesside International Airport is 32 km from the property.

Located in Stanley, this holiday home is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham Cathedral. This holiday home is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Durham University and 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from The Glasshouse.

Located in Chester-le-Street, The Moorings is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from St. James' Park and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Quayside.

Situated 26 km from Beamish Museum, 38 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art and 39 km from Newcastle Train Station, Newfield Apartment features accommodation located in Bishop Auckland. The property is around 39 km from MetroCentre, 39 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music and 39 km from Utilita Arena. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 22 km away.

The spacious apartment has 1 bedroom, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. The accommodation is non-smoking.

You can play billiards at the apartment, and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. Fishing can be enjoyed nearby.

St James' Park is 39 km from Newfield Apartment, while Theatre Royal is 39 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 36 km away.

Offering quiet street views, Hallgarth Terrace is an accommodation situated in Ferryhill, 29 km from Beamish Museum and 34 km from Stadium of Light. The property is set 38 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 38 km from Newcastle Train Station and 38 km from MetroCentre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 25 km away.

This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bath and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 38 km from the apartment, while Utilita Arena is 38 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 28 km away.

With a stay at this apartment in Durham, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Durham University and Oriental Museum. This apartment is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Durham WorkNest, a property with a garden, is set in Burnhope, 12 km from Lumley Castle, 19 km from MetroCentre, as well as 22 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The property is located 22 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 22 km from Newcastle Train Station and 23 km from Utilita Arena. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Beamish Museum is 11 km away.

The spacious apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The accommodation is non-smoking.

St James' Park is 23 km from the apartment, while Theatre Royal is 23 km away. Newcastle International Airport is 29 km from the property.