Title: Visit Houghton le Spring: Best of Houghton le Spring Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Houghton le Spring](https://expedia.ca/Houghton-Le-Spring-Hotels.d6126153.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Houghton le Spring](https://expedia.ca/Houghton-Le-Spring-Vacation-Rentals.d6126153.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Houghton le Spring Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Houghton-Le-Spring.d6126153.Car-Rental-Guide)[Houghton le Spring Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Houghton-Le-Spring.d6126153.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Houghton le Spring ## Travel Guide ![Penshaw Monument, Houghton le Spring in Sunderland - Built in 1844 and dedicated to John George Lambton. The Earl of Durham monument was inspired by the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126153/4d337b63-e357-416c-93a0-4cc9ebf955fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Penshaw Monument, Houghton le Spring in Sunderland - Built in 1844 and dedicated to John George Lambton. The Earl of Durham monument was inspired by the Temple of Hephaestus in Athens.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126153/4d337b63-e357-416c-93a0-4cc9ebf955fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Seven Sisters, Copt Hill, Houghton le Spring, Durham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126153/652194e8-1131-4a77-a20e-b743302fd5a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from a bird hide of one of the ponds at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, County Durham. The church spire in the distance is St Mary's, West Rainton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126153/168d13b6-a92f-4f87-aeff-82d1478ba546.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126153/168d13b6-a92f-4f87-aeff-82d1478ba546.jpg) by [Jimmy Pitt](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jimmy_Pitt) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![The Common or recreation ground in West Rainton](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126153/8a0b2d4d-ee48-456e-89e9-e84ee27b1116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Houghton le Spring Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(446 reviews) Lovely room, great friendly staff Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026&selected=3007227&PinnedHotelID=3007227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126153) ![Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/460000/450500/450423/3bf1b516_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa Carrville Durham England CA $1,541 CA $1,850 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! 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(637 reviews) Spotlessly clean room Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=2920&PinnedHotelID=2920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6126153) [See all 2,499 properties in Houghton le Spring](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6126153) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Roomzzz Newcastle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13300000/13299500/13299474/10e4f524_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Roomzzz Newcastle FRIAR HOUSE, CLAVERING PLACE Newcastle-upon-Tyne England Stay at this aparthotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (468 reviews) Really friendly staff, super size room, accommodated all requests … great location … just perfect Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Newcastle-Upon-Tyne-Hotels-Roomzzz-Newcastle.h13299474.Hotel-Information) ![Station Suites ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114570000/114566800/114566758/159217bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Station Suites 5 Linthorpe Rd Middlesbrough England Stay at this aparthotel in Middlesbrough. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (26 reviews) Immaculate room with great facilities. Plenty of tea and coffee. Breakfast was as advertised but I’d prefer a bigger range of food. 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