Title: Visit West Auckland: Best of West Auckland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in West Auckland](https://expedia.ca/West-Auckland-Hotels.d6084964.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in West Auckland](https://expedia.ca/West-Auckland-Vacation-Rentals.d6084964.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[West Auckland Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-West-Auckland.d6084964.Car-Rental-Guide)[West Auckland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/West-Auckland.d6084964.Destination-Travel-Guides) # West Auckland ## Travel Guide ## Visit West Auckland 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. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6084964) - West Auckland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in West Auckland ![Manor House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5860000/5851100/5851074/32fa906a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Manor House Hotel The Green Bishop Auckland England Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $123 CA $148 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bishop Auckland. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (214 reviews) Nice hotel, comfortable and plenty of character Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F03%2F2026&endDate=03%2F03%2F2026&selected=5851074&PinnedHotelID=5851074&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084964) ![Delta Hotels Durham Royal County](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/16900/16844/w4000h2662x0y0-3d5cf67b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels Durham Royal County Old Elvet Durham England CA $113 CA $136 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Durham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Staff were all fine. Reception area bright and clean. Elsewhere the hotel building appeared tired / worn, with some frayed carpet, creaking floorboards and scuffed doors. Bar closed at 2200 - I checked in just after this time and would have liked to sit with a pint (room service was offered until ... Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=16844&PinnedHotelID=16844&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084964) ![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 $1,537 CA $1,845 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 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. ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews) The shower was the worst shower in a hotel I’ve ever had. Quite disappointed in this key function of a bathroom, whilst away from home. Would not look to book again Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=450423&PinnedHotelID=450423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6084964) [See all 1,781 properties in West Auckland](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6084964) 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. ![Host & Stay | The Old Rectory](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76990000/76988600/76988596/879fde2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Host & Stay | The Old Rectory Witton Gilbert England Stay at this vacation home in Durham. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Diggerland and Crook Hall and Gardens are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Great character and spacious. Easy check in / check out. Clean and tidy on arrival. Exactly what we were looking for. Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Durham-Hotels-Host-Stay-The-Old-Rectory.h76988596.Hotel-Information) ![Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107250000/107241300/107241272/ef7a2499_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Durham Retreat 15 minutes walk from Durham City center. Durham England Stay at this vacation home in Durham. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Top Gear Karting and Gala Theatre Durham are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews) Great stay. Easy access to everything we wanted to see. Did not walk to town but drove with ample parking in town if your driving. Overall a good stay. 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Great family day out](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532494370/9cb166ad-a278-4ab6-9bc1-99558593f844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hamsterley Forest Explore the great outdoors at Hamsterley Forest, a lovely green space in South Bedburn. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hamsterley-Forest-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621532494370.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bishop Auckland is a small Market town in County Durham. The Castle just off the mArket Place is the home to the Bishop of Durham, The Land of the Prince Bishops. The gardens hold a deer park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088251/51cc66e2-a802-4509-83f4-95da735d7544.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland Castle After visiting Auckland Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bishop Auckland. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Auckland-Castle-Bishop-Auckland.d6088251.Vacation-Attraction) #### North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Explore the great outdoors at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a lovely green space in Stanhope. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/North-Pennines-Area-Of-Outstanding-Natural-Beauty-Bishop-Auckland.d553248621555971619.Vacation-Attraction) #### Binchester Roman Fort Find out about the history of Bishop Auckland when you take a trip to Binchester Roman Fort. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Binchester-Roman-Fort-Bishop-Auckland.d6088253.Vacation-Attraction) #### Weardale Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Weardale Museum during your travels in Stanhope. Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area. 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