b>Accommodation options in Durham
North East England is well connected by rail and road with the rest of the UK, and takes only 3 hours from London or 2 hours from Edinburgh by train to reach this beautiful area of Britain. This region was the most northerly part of the Roman Empire as well as the site of many border battles with the Scots. You can walk the 2000 year old Hadrian`s Wall which is a 73 mile long World Heritage Site, with 25 Roman forts and museums. Vindolanda, one of the forts, has archaeological digs in the summer months. You can take the cycle paths or walk the wall in its entirety, which will take around 6 days to complete.
There are more castles in the North East of England than anywhere else in the UK. Bamburgh has fine displays of armour and magnificent views of the coast, and Dunstanburgh sits between two cliffs. Both are set against a wild coastal backdrop, while Warkworth castle is further inland and an impressive motte and bailey fortress. Alnwick castle is also recognised by many as Hogwarts from Harry Potter films. Lindisfarne Priory is situated on Holy Island and was home to St Cuthbert and St Aidan.
Within Durham, you can visit Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral, both World Heritage Sites. The beautiful cathedral was founded in 1093 and St Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede were buried here. It is one of the best examples of Norman architecture in the world. You can take a Bishop River cruiser through the city of Durham and enjoy the sites. Alternatively you may wish to take a boat trip to sea and do a spot of whale, seal and puffin spotting. Durham offers a wide range of shops as well as a Victorian market. In July and August you can enjoy some street entertainment in the cobbled Market Place. Throughout spring and summer Durham centre is awash with prize winning floral displays. The famous racecourse is right next to the River Wear, and in June the annual Durham Regatta takes place on the river. In the summer months, you can take a guided walk around Durham with a blue badge guide and discover some of its fascinating history.
The Radisson SAS Hotel offers good accommodation with 209 bedrooms as well as conference suites, and good footpath links with the city centre. Accommodation in and around the Durham area includes luxury hotels with cathedral views, rural B and Bs, campsites and you can rent a Durham property such as self catering cottages and apartments. You may find an early booking discount when pre-booking online. It is advisable to pre-book your accommodation when visiting the area to avoid disappointment. Getting to Durham and the North East of England is easy. Newcastle and Teeside airports are only 30 minutes away. Durham lies on the A1 which runs between London and Edinburgh
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