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4.4 / 5 · 1,351 reviews HOTEL GUESTS ONLY

Walworth Castle

County Durham, England


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Key facts

Operator
Walworth Castle Hotel
Condition
Intact
Access
Hotel guests only
Stays
Overnight accommodation available

Pinpoint

Walworth Castle Hotel, Walworth Rd, Darlington DL2 2LY

Telephone 01325 485470

Possible Opening hours

Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.

Monday12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 AM – 11:00 PM

A 16th-century castle near Darlington now run as a hotel, popular for weddings and celebration stays - reviewers consistently rate the staff and the historic character of the building highly. A few flag inconsistent service on event days and some tired fixtures in certain rooms.

Worth the trip

The genuine historic charm of the building itself - reviewers say it's the setting, more than any single feature, that makes a stay here feel different from an ordinary hotel.

Before you go

If you're booking a celebration package, reviewers suggest confirming what's included in advance - service on busy event days has been reported as inconsistent, and some rooms in the west wing lack modern conveniences like bedside sockets.

WHAT VISITORS SAY · 4.4 / 5 across 1,351 Google reviews

Reviewers generally love the historic charm and warm, attentive staff at Walworth Castle Hotel, particularly for weddings and special occasions, with the food consistently praised. However, a few reviewers were disappointed that some rooms feel more modern than castle-like, and there are scattered complaints about service on busy nights, noise, and minor room shortcomings such as missing plug sockets or a cold bathroom.

16thC castle hotel near Darlington

“This was a lovely little stay for a business trip. Location was great. There was a few improvements that could be made to room I stayed in at the west wing.”— Danielle Cavell, visitor review

Further reading

Castles of Britain and Ireland cover book
Castles of Britain and Ireland

Plantagenet Somerset Fry

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Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain cover book
Castles: Their History and Evolution in Medieval Britain

Marc Morris

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book
Castle: A History of the Buildings that Shaped Medieval Britain

Marc Morris

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