Best Western

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel

Walworth Castle HotelDL2 2LY

12th Century charm meets 21st Century convenience.

The Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel near Darlington offers all the peace and quiet that comes with staying in the countryside, with none of the isolation. Set within 12 acres of lawns and woodlands, this magnificent 12th Century hotel also lies within easy access to the A1 and A68. Managing to perfectly combine the best of old and new features, this hotel provides the perfect getaway for guests looking for rural relaxation. Whether you're attending a conference here or spending quality time with someone special, your stay will live long in the memory! As for the accommodation itself, we offer four poster tower suites with double Jacuzzi baths, an award winning restaurant or more traditional farmers bar. The hotel is extremely popular for wedding receptions too, and we can arrange anything to make your special day perfect.

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Hotel Update The hotel restaurant is closed for evening dinner service on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. There will be limited cold food service offering available, on a pre-ordered basis only.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out
Check-in is at 15:00 / Check-out is at 11:00
Parking
Free parking available. Street parking is not available.
Children
2 children up to 12 years of age stays free with a paying adult as per Best Western GB Child Policy.
Pets
Pets are not allowed. Guide, hearing and assistance dogs only

Other Services

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Bar
Restaurants
Wedding
Air conditioning
Baggage hold
EV Charging Capabilities

Restaurants & bars

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Hansards Restaurant

Restaurant

Hansard's Restaurant is located in the main castle and offers a good selection of dishes. Whether you are wanting to enjoy a good bottle of wine and a sharing platter, or enjoy a sumptuous four course meal, then we can offer it to you. Hansard's Restaurant is open at weekends, however we do open during the week depending on bookings.

Restaurant

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Hansards Restaurant

Restaurant

Hansard's Restaurant is located in the main castle and offers a good selection of dishes. Whether you are wanting to enjoy a good bottle of wine and a sharing platter, or enjoy a sumptuous four course meal, then we can offer it to you. Hansard's Restaurant is open at weekends, however we do open during the week depending on bookings.

Timings

Breakfast 07:00 till 09:30
Dinner 18:30 till 22:00
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1189 Bar & Kitchen

Restaurant

1189 Bar & Kitchen is located within the main castle. Here we offer a relaxing environment where you can enjoy some superb quality dishes sourced from local Farmers. We offer the same menu throughout the hotel and you can dine wherever you like. We have a lovely patio at the front and rear of the hotel with a great children's play area and a healthy eating menu for the kids. Everyone is welcome.

Restaurant

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1189 Bar & Kitchen

Restaurant

1189 Bar & Kitchen is located within the main castle. Here we offer a relaxing environment where you can enjoy some superb quality dishes sourced from local Farmers. We offer the same menu throughout the hotel and you can dine wherever you like. We have a lovely patio at the front and rear of the hotel with a great children's play area and a healthy eating menu for the kids. Everyone is welcome.

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Hansards

Bar

Hansard's Bar is located near to the restaurant. Drinks can either be enjoyed at the bar, in the lounge or on the front patio. Wherever you find most comfortable.

Bar

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Hansards

Bar

Hansard's Bar is located near to the restaurant. Drinks can either be enjoyed at the bar, in the lounge or on the front patio. Wherever you find most comfortable.

Timings

Hours 12:00 till 23:00
Monday 12:00 till 23:00
Tuesday 12:00 till 23:00
Wednesday 12:00 till 23:00
Thursday 12:00 till 23:00
Friday 12:00 till 23:00
Saturday 12:00 till 23:00
Sunday 12:00 till 23:00
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Farmers Bar

Bar

Drinks can be taken either in the Farmers Bar or on the back patio. This is a great location to enjoy the beautiful views of the countryside. There is also a children's play area which is great for keeping them entertained while you can relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Bar

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Farmers Bar

Bar

Drinks can be taken either in the Farmers Bar or on the back patio. This is a great location to enjoy the beautiful views of the countryside. There is also a children's play area which is great for keeping them entertained while you can relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Timings

Hours 12.00 till 23.00
Monday Open
Tuesday Open
Wednesday Open
Thursday Open
Friday Open
Saturday Open
Sunday Open

Meetings

Where better to celebrate your vows than a romantic 12th century castle? Our hotel makes the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs, and sets the mood for a truly special occasion! We only host one wedding per day.

Facilities included

Number of meeting rooms: 4
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Maximum 150 guests
99.0 m2

Cardinals Court

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Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

Cardinals Court Floor/Location:
Maximum 150 guests
Size: 99.0 m2
Aircon
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 120
Board Room Not recorded
Class Room Not recorded
Reception Not recorded
Theatre 150
U-Shape Not recorded
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Maximum 85 guests
66.0 m2

Ballroom

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WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

Ballroom Floor/Location:
Maximum 85 guests
Size: 66.0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 85
Board Room 30
Class Room 30
Reception Not recorded
Theatre 75
U-Shape 28
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Maximum 34 guests
36.0 m2

Prince Bishops

More info
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Meetings

Prince Bishops Floor/Location:
Maximum 34 guests
Size: 36.0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Blackout
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 34
Board Room 18
Class Room 18
Reception Not recorded
Theatre 30
U-Shape 16
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Maximum 10 guests
0.0 m2

Prince Bishops Tower

More info
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Meetings

Prince Bishops Tower Floor/Location:
Maximum 10 guests
Size: 0.0 m2
WiFi
Natural daylight
Disabled access

Guest Capacity

Expected guest capacities when this room is setup in the following orientation(s):
Orientation Guest Capacity
Banquet 10
Board Room 10
Class Room Not recorded
Reception Not recorded
Theatre Not recorded
U-Shape Not recorded
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Weddings

Where better to celebrate your vows than a romantic 12th century castle? Our hotel makes the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs, and sets the mood for a truly special occasion! We only host one wedding per day.

  • Civil Ceremony License Yes
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Overview

Service and Venue

We offer a personal service when booking your wedding reception at our hotel. The point of contact at the initial enquiry to planning all your personal touches, to running the wedding on the actual day the same team of highly trained managers will ensure your day runs as smoothly as possible. What could be more romantic than getting married in an original 12th century castle hotel.

Catering

Wedding menus are created to suit your exact requirements. We have a selection of dishes for you to choose from, however if there is something you particularly require, then we can work with our team of chefs to design something specific to your wedding. No request is too small, just let us know.

Honeymoon Suite

The King James suite really does offer once-in-a-lifetime luxury. With its huge private lounge, dining table, period furnishings and beautifully decorated 16th century ceiling, you'll be in heaven! The bedroom is located in the castles tower and has a four poster bed for even more indulgence, while the bathroom has a tented double jacuzzi bath and full length windows for you to enjoy the beautiful views while enjoying a soak!

Organiser & Registrar

Organiser telephone: 01325 485470

Organiser e-mail: [email protected]

Registrar

Authority: Darlington

Registrar telephone number: 01325 406400

Registar address: Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT