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National XC 2026 – Accommodation and Food

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We recognise that many athletes will be travelling a long distance for our Championships, so please see the following four lists of: Hotels, Restaurants, Pubs and Inns, and Guest Accommodation.  These are provided by County Durham, and may be helpful for those who will be staying in the area.

National XC 2026 – Hotel Options

NameAddress PostcodeTelephoneEmailWebsite
Sedgefield
Hardwick Arms HotelSedgefieldTS21 2AZ+44 01740 622305bookings@hah-sedgefield.co.ukhttps://www.hah-sedgefield.co.uk/
Hardwick Hall HotelSedgefieldTS21 2EH+44 01740 620253info@hardwickhallhotel.co.ukhttps://hardwickhallhotel.co.uk/
Holiday Inn Darlington NorthDarlingtonDL1 3NL+44 01325 329600info@hidarlingtonnorth.co.ukhttps://www.hidarlingtonnorth.co.uk/
Premier Inn Durham (Newton Aycliffe)Newton AycliffeDL5 6JG+44 0333 777 4668http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NEWGRE/durham-newton-aycliffe
Travelodge SedgefieldSedgefieldTS21 2JX+44 08719 846174http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/220/Sedgefield-hotel
Durham City
Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal CountyDurham CityDH1 3JN+44 0191 386 6821mhrs.xvudm.frontdesk@marriotthotels.comhttps://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ncldd-delta-hotels-durham-royal-county/overview/
Hotel Indigo DurhamDurham CityDH1 3HP+44 0191 329 3535frontoffice@indurham.comhttps://durham.hotelindigo.com/
Premier Inn Durham City CentreDurham CityDH1 1SQ+44 0333 777 4669durhamcitycentre.pi@premierinn.comhttp://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/DURBAR/durham-city-centre
Radisson Blu Hotel DurhamDurham CityDH1 5TA+44 0191 372 7200reservations.durham@radissonblu.comhttps://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-durham
Travelodge DurhamDurham CityDH1 1LJ+44 08719 846136http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/204/Durham-hotel
Durham Outskirts
61 DurhamDurham DH6 1AB+44 0191 372 1188sales@61durham.co.ukhttps://www.61durham.co.uk
Bannatyne Hotel DurhamDurham DH1 2HJ+44 0191 384 6796enquiries.durhamhotel@bannatyne.co.ukhttps://www.bannatyne.co.uk/hotel/durham/
Bowburn Hall HotelBowburnDH6 5NH+44 0191 377 0311info@bowburnhallhotel.co.ukhttp://www.bowburnhallhotel.co.uk
Honest Lawyer HotelCroxdaleDH1 3SP+44 0191 378 3780enquiries@honestlawyerhotel.co.ukhttp://www.strhotels.co.uk/honest-lawyer-hotel/
Premier Inn Durham EastDurham DH1 1GG+44 0333 777 4671http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/DURBRE/durham-east
Premier Inn Durham NorthDurham DH1 5GB+44 0333 777 4672durham.pi@premierinn.comhttp://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/DURDUN/durham-north
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and SpaDurham DH1 1TD+44 0191 386 5282mail@ramsidehallhotel.co.ukhttps://www.ramsidehallhotel.co.uk/
Super 8 by Wyndham DurhamBowburnDH6 5NP+44 01543 224913daysinn.durham@roadchef.comhttps://www.roadchef.com/hotels/locations/durham
Wear Valley
Bua Boutique HotelTow LawDL13 4DL+44 01388 731087info@buaboutiquehotel.co.ukhttps://buaboutiquehotel.co.uk/
Park Head HotelBishop AucklandDL14 8QB+44 (0)1388 661727PHH@aucklandproject.orghttps://parkheadhotel.co.uk/
Premier Inn Bishop AucklandBishop AucklandDL14 9TW+44 0333 777 3916http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/BISTIN/bishop-auckland
The Fir Tree Country HotelCrookDL15 8DD+44 01388 760777enquiries@thefirtreecountryhotel.co.ukhttp://thefirtreecountryhotel.co.uk
The Manor House Hotel and SpaWest AucklandDL14 9HW+44 01388 834834enquiries@manorhousehotel.nethttps://manorhousehotel.net/

National XC 2026 – Restaurants

The Bishops LodgeBishop AucklandDL14 7RJ+44 01388 664303info@bishopslodge.co.ukhttps://www.thebishopslodge.co.uk/index.html
The Brown Horse HotelTow LawDL13 4HJ01388 730498thebrownhorse@live.co.ukhttp://www.thebrownhorsehotel.co.uk/restaurant.html
The CarriageCrookDL15 9HU+44 01388 762859karen.thecarriage@gmail.com
The ComedianBishop AucklandDL13 4LW+44 01388 730029
The Copper MineCrookDL15 0UL+44 01388 763333https://www.copperminecrook.com/
The Farrers ArmsCrookDL15 9RL+44 01388 765544
The Fir Tree Country HotelCrookDL15 8DD+44 01388 760777enquiries@thefirtreecountryhotel.co.ukhttp://thefirtreecountryhotel.co.uk
The Foresters RestaurantCrookDL15 9RY+44 01388 762297denise.wilkinson123@btinternet.comhttp://www.forestersguesthouse.co.uk/
The Joiners ArmsHunwickDL15 0JW+44 01388 417878ar.compline@gmail.com
The Manor House Hotel and Spa – The RestaurantWest AucklandDL14 9HW+44 01388 834834enquiries@manorhousehotel.nethttps://manorhousehotel.net/eat/
The March HareBishop AucklandDL14 9AE+44 01388 663219marchhare.bishopauckland@marstons.co.ukhttps://www.marchharepubbishopauckland.co.uk/
The NewmarketTow LawDL13 4AA+44 01388 730050https://www.dorbiere.co.uk/the-newmarket/
The Oak Room RestaurantBishop AucklandDL14 8QB+44 01388 661727PHH@aucklandproject.orghttps://parkheadhotel.co.uk/drink-and-dine/
The Pollards InnBishop AucklandDL14 6TU+44 01388 603539pollardsinn@gmail.comhttps://pollardsinn.business.site/
The Quarry Tea HouseHunwickDL15 0LG+44 01388 608336https://www.thequarryteahouse.co.uk/
The Red AlligatorBishop AucklandDL14 6SP+44 01388 605644thecrosskey@outlook.comhttps://www.facebook.com/The-Red-Alligator-South-Church-720572371301008/
The Saxon InnBishop AucklandDL14 7SY+44 01388 662256thesaxoninn@gmail.comhttp://www.saxon-inn.com
The Top HouseNew CoundonDL14 8QB+44 01388 601715http://www.thetophousecoundon.co.uk/main.html
The Victoria Inn B&B Pub with RoomsWitton-le-WearDL14 0AS+44 01388 488058george.thevictoria@gmail.comhttps://www.thevicwlw.co.uk/
Thomas Wright House RestaurantBishop AucklandDL16 7PF+44 01388 664716enquiries@thomaswrighthouse.comhttp://www.thomaswrighthouse.com

National XC 2026 – Guest Accommodation

NameAddress PostcodeTelephoneEmailWebsite
Sedgefield
Polemonium PlanteryTrimdon StationTS29 6HF+44 01429 881529bandb@polemonium.co.ukhttp://www.polemonium.co.uk
The CountyNewton AycliffeDL5 6LX+44 01325 312273info@thecountyaycliffevillage.comhttp://www.thecountyaycliffevillage.com
Durham City
Farnley Tower GuesthouseDurham CityDH1 4DX+44 0191 375 0011enquiries@farnley-tower.co.ukhttp://www.farnley-tower.co.uk
OYO The TownhouseDurham CityDH1 3HNhttps://www.oyorooms.com/gb/106915/
Durham Outskirts
The BeehiveDurham CityDH6 5JL+44 0191 378 2520gandgsalvin@aol.comhttps://www.beehivedurham.co.uk/
Wear Valley
Thomas Wright HouseBishop AucklandDL16 7PF+44 01388 664716enquiries@thomaswrighthouse.comhttp://www.thomaswrighthouse.com

National XC 2026 – Pubs and Inns

NameAddress PostcodeTelephoneEmailWebsite
Sedgefield
Dun Cow InnSedgefieldTS21 3AT+44 01740 620894
The Corner Rooms at The Black Horse InnSpennymoorDL16 6TD+44 01388 811188info@thecornerrooms.co.ukhttps://www.theblackhorseinntudhoe.co.uk/the-corner-rooms
The Pickled ParsonSedgefieldTS21 2AB+44 01740 213131hello@thepickledparson.co.ukhttp://thepickledparson.co.uk/
The Impeccable PigSedgefieldTS21 3AT+44 01740 582580info@impeccablepig.co.ukhttps://www.impeccablepig.co.uk/
Durham City
The Bridge HotelDurham CityDH1 4SE+44 0191 386 8090Bridgehotel.durham@btconnect.com
The CartologistDurham CityDH1 4NQ+44 0191323 0883https://www.thecartologist.co.uk/
The City HotelDurham CityDH1 3AQ+44 0191 389 7516
The Kingslodge InnDurham CityDH1 4BG+44 0191 370 9977enquiries@kingslodgeinn.co.ukhttps://kingslodgeinn.co.uk/
Victoria InnDurham CityDH1 3AS+44 0191 386 5269mwebstervictoria@gmail.comhttp://www.victoriainn-durhamcity.co.uk
Durham Outskirts
La Spada B&BPity MeDH1 5DE+44 0191 386 4742bookings@laspadaboutiquehotel.co.ukhttp://www.laspadaboutiquehotel.co.uk/
Seven Stars InnShincliffeDH1 2NU+44 0191 925 0674sevenstarsdurham@gmail.comhttps://sevenstarsdurham.uk
The AvenueDurham DH1 2PT+44 0191 447 2484info@theavenuedurham.comhttps://www.theavenuedurham.com
The Croxdale InnCroxdaleDH6 5HX+44 01388 810777contact@croxdaleinn.co.ukhttp://croxdaleinn.co.uk
The Gilesgate MoorDurham CityDH1 2RN+44 0191 386 6453wgpga@aol.comhttp://www.gilesgatemoorhotel.co.uk
The Old MillCoxhoeDH6 5NX+44 01740 652928office@oldmilldurham.co.ukhttp://www.oldmilldurham.co.uk
The Queens HeadDurham CityDH1 2JR+44 0191 386 6565thequeensheaddurham@outlook.comhttps://www.queensheaddurham.co.uk/
The ShoesDurham CityDH1 2JT+44 0191 384 4099theshoesbbb@outlook.comhttps://www.theshoesbbb.co.uk/
Three HorseshoesSherburn VillageDH1 2SR+44 0191 372 0286info@threehorseshoesdurham.co.ukhttp://www.threehorseshoesdurham.co.uk/
Wear Valley
The Brown Horse HotelTow LawDL13 4HJ+44 01388 730498manager@thebrownhorsehotel.co.ukhttp://www.thebrownhorsehotel.co.uk/
The Fir Tree Country HotelCrookDL15 8DD+44 01388 760777enquiries@thefirtreecountryhotel.co.ukhttp://thefirtreecountryhotel.co.uk
The GrandBishop AucklandDL14 6DU+44 07463 161961thegrand@mail.com
The Saxon InnBishop AucklandDL14 7SY+44 01388 662256thesaxoninn@gmail.comhttp://www.saxon-inn.com
The Victoria Inn B & BBishop AucklandDL14 0AS+44 01388 488058george.thevictoria@gmail.comhttp://www.thevicwlw.co.uk

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