Auckland Castle is the home of the Bishop of Durham, and has been for the past 800 years. Built for the mighty dynasty of the Nevills, this great fortress stands proud and defiant, its history rolling back almost a thousand years. Durham Castle dates from 1072 and was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham until 1832. Combine a beautiful manor house and the strongest fortifications. Add some of England's most wonderful landscapes, and you have Aydon Castle.
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Distances by road will be longer. The interior of the Royal Derwent is every bit as impressive as the outside. Each bedroom has timber beamed ceilings and the acclaimed Cutler restaurant has an open fire. In the heart of historic Durham, close to the Norman Cathedral and castle, the Royal County is one of the region's premier hotels. Luxuriously furnished throughout, the hotel has an elegant reception lounge and cocktail bar.