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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Crook. The Crook hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Crook. From Crook you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of Crook hotels and the surrounding area. Referred to as the 'Gateway to Weardale', Crook sits on the main route from Durham and the East coast and the picturesque upper reaches of the River Wear. The town is steeped in history and offers the visitor an excellent variety of shops concentrated in a compact area. Crook is approximately 16km from the city of Durham and the A690 which connects Durham with Weardale. Once surrounded by over 20 coal mines, Crook used to be one of the main towns in the Durham Coalfield. Still a thriving community, employment in the area is now provided by a number of small and medium sized industrial estates both in Crook and in the neighbouring areas.

***Visitor attractions and information for Crook***

	Crook has a famous amateur football team, Crook Town F.C. Millfield Ground, West Road, Crook, Co. Durham, DL15 9PW. Tel: (01388) 762959.

	Durham Cathedral and Castle - a World Heritage Site and is only a short drive away. Here you can visit the Tomb of St. Cuthbert and The Venerable Bede. The Castle is now part of the University College but tours take place throughout the day. With the Cathedral, it is still very much an icon of the City and County of Durham. www.durhamcastle.org. University College, Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW. Tel: 0191 334 4099. About 8 miles southwest of Crook.

	Beamish - The North of England Open Air Museum, Co. Durham Tel: 0191 370 4000. Visit the town, colliery village, farm, railway station, Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway, recreating life in the North East in the early 1800's and 1900's. Beamish Museum is an open air museum where you can go underground in a drift mine, visit the pit cottages, Victorian schoolroom, a Victorian dentist and an old fashioned sweet shop. Step on board our trams and we'll transport you into the past. www.beamish.org.uk. About 12 miles north of Crook.

	Crook Hall & Gardens, Frankland Lane, Sidegate, Durham, Uk, DH1 5SZ Tel: 0191 384 8028. A Medieval Manor House surrounded by romantic gardens. All within walking distance of Durham City Centre. Described by Alan Titchmarsh as "a tapestry of colourful blooms". www.crookhallgardens.co.uk. About 10 miles northeast of Crook.

	Escomb church was built around 670 A.D & can be found in the village of Escomb on the west side of Bishop Auckland close to Crook. Much of the stonework came from the remains of the nearby Roman Fort at Binchester. Now restored, it is one of the finest examples of early Christian architecture in Northern Europe. Tours,educational visits and Pilgrimages by arrangement with the Tourist Secretary Tel: 07946 187934. www.escombsaxonchurch.com. About 4 miles south of Crook.

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Crook Hotels



Dowfold House Low Job's Hill Crook Co Durham DL15 9AB	Bed and breakfast in Crook. Situated in a quiet rural location overlooking Crook. Dowfold House is a lovely Victorian house in a quiet rural location, with wonderful views over Wear Valley. Pets welcome. Family rooms available.... more details	Contact: Jill & Rupert Richardson Tel:+44 (0)1388 762473 Mob: +44 (0)7949 081726

*(0-9) .... approx miles from Crook*

My Way Guest House West Farm Broompark Durham DH7 7RW (approx 8 miles from Crook)	*Bed and breakfast near Crook*. The house is situated in a secluded residential area just outside Durham city. The architect designed house, with its own gardens and secluded location, offers high quality accommodation at affordable prices for both the tourist and business visitor to the area. All our tastefully furnished rooms have en-suite or private facilities and your own entrance. Each opens onto a decked patio area... more details	Contact: Janette Tel: +44 (0) 1913 750874


Greenhead Country House Hotel Fir Tree Crook County Durham DL15 8BL	*Hotel in Crook*. Built in 1704 and now provides private residential en-suite accommodation	Contact: Paul Birbeck Tel: +44 (0)1388763143

For hotels accommodation in other areas near to Crook Durham see Spennymoor hotels & Newton Aycliffe hotels.

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