Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection - Stanley (Durham)

13th-century country house on 10 hectares, next to Beamish Museum

Rooms & Suites

Beamish Hall Hotel offers 43 individually decorated bedrooms and a separate luxury apartment. Each room retains original features such as exposed beams and period fireplaces, paired with modern bathrooms-some with jacuzzi baths. The Charron apartment provides a dedicated space for bridal parties to prepare, with separate living areas and countryside views.

Dining

Guests dine at The Stables Bar & Restaurant, a converted stable block with original stall partitions and a courtyard terrace. The menu changes seasonally and uses locally sourced ingredients, with options like Sunday roasts and Greek nights. Breakfast includes a full English cooked to order, plus continental selections, with special diets accommodated on request.

Amenities & Grounds

The hotel sits within 10 hectares of landscaped parkland, with formal gardens, woodland trails, and a floodlit courtyard for evening drinks. On-site amenities include electric vehicle charging stations, a lift to upper floors, and free private parking. The stable block also houses a café serving afternoon cakes and coffee.

Location & Activities

Beamish Hall is 2 km from Beamish Open-Air Museum, a living history attraction with period streets and trams. Golfers can book tee times at Beamish Park Golf Club, a tree-lined course overlooking the Durham countryside. The hotel is 16 km from Durham Cathedral and 13 km from Newcastle upon Tyne city centre.

Weddings & Events

A dedicated events team at Beamish Hall coordinates weddings, corporate meetings, and private parties in the Winter Gardens and other reception rooms. The team manages everything from floral decor to evening entertainment, with in-house catering and bar service. The hotel regularly hosts wedding receptions for up to 120 guests, with the Charron apartment used as a bridal suite.

• Location: Next to Beamish Museum, 16 km from Durham Cathedral
• Rooms: 43 individually decorated bedrooms and a luxury apartment
• Dining: The Stables Bar & Restaurant with seasonal, locally sourced cuisine
• Grounds: 10 hectares of landscaped gardens, woodland, and EV charging
• Events: On-site wedding team and corporate event coordination
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms, lift, and grab rails