Experience the natural beauty of Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel, where a playground and garden await. Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of two on-site restaurants serving local cuisine, then unwind with in-room WiFi or dry cleaning services. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Raby Castle - 9 min drive - 10.3 km
Darlington Railway Centre and Museum - 10 min drive - 10.6 km
The Darlington Arena - 13 min drive - 18.5 km
Raby Castle - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 29 min drive
Newton Aycliffe Station - 14 min drive
Heighington Station - 14 min drive
North Road Darlington Station - 15 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
The White Horse - 7 min drive
The Mowden - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
About this property
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection is a great choice for a stay in Darlington. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
32 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Playground
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Walworth Castle Tavern - Onsite restaurant.
Lounge Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Castle Beer Garden - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Here's the breakdown, no surprises
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.95 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
Dining venue(s)
Parking
RV/bus/truck parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
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Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hotel
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hotel Darlington
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection and nearby?
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection has a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Walworth Castle Tavern.
What's the area around Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection like?
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection is in the heart of Darlington, a short 1-minute walk from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey.
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Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.4
Eco-friendliness
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. (11 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2025
Weekend Break
Nice room and good food…….
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2025
Lovely place. Friendly and comfortable.
Stayed just the one night but the staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful.
Comfy beds, lovely linens and everything worked, even if it's a little worn round the edges in some places (well it is an old place after all!)
Quiet and peaceful location.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Nice front desk staff
Another hotel room that looks like it hasn't changed since the 50's. Small, cramped and extremely dated, I thought my money would have provided something nicer.
Blair
Blair, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2025
Castle hotel
Friendly staff,food very good.hotel spotless.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2025
Oh, to nose around all the rooms
Beautiful building and surroundings with interesting explanation of the history. Our room was OK but I wished we had spent the extra money to stay in the castle itself as in the annexe we could have been in any anonymous hotel rather than in a historic monument. It was clean and we had no issues. The service in. the restaurant was good and breakfast was excellent. We would definitely stay again but upgrade to the main castle
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
lovely setting , quiet laid back. Easy parkig good food bedroom tv tea coffee good shower plenty hot water. enjoyable stay.
sylvia
sylvia, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2025
Lovely stay
Stunning building and overall a great stay marred only by the poor shower. Staff really friendly.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 30, 2025
This basic 3 star hotel did not live upto my low expectations. Plaster falling off the walls and carpets were worn. I would be reluctant to return,
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
Off the charts great stay. Loved the old building. Modern facilities. All in good condition. Wonderful staff, lovely meal, pleasant outdoors.
linda
linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
Staying at a historic castle at a brilliant price
You arrive and say "wow". Full of history. People were incredibly polite and helpful. Clean and pleasant. What's not to like.
Julian
Julian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2025
Lovely stay
Excellent staff all round,very professional and friendly
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
The setting is absolutely stunning. We stayed in the Hansard Suite and this was a great size, the sofa is super comfy and the 4 poster bed is very comfortable. The restaurant food was outstanding and we cannot give enough praise to Ashley the restaurant manager and the young man on front of house reception who made our experience so exquisite.
Hayley
Hayley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
amazing experience, loved every minute of my stay, the castle was fantastic and the food was a true highlight and i will definitely be going back soon.
gary
gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
This was for two engineers who were working away for the night, they both loved it fro the second they arrived to when they sadly had to leave, rooms and food were amazing and we will be booking it again.
john
john, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2025
Lovely place
Lovely place, I will be back with the Girlfriend
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 15, 2025
A real gem with great history
I was born near here and had no idea this property was here. I loved the position of it, the history and the excellent service.
John
John, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2024
I had a great stay staff were friendly and helpful food was delicious!!
lee
lee, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2025
Very love area with walking paths, forest and birds, lots of birds.
The dining hall, reception and lounge area are fabulous.
The extra building housing non-suite rooms is very tired looking and cold, but the price reflects that, so no complaints.
Staff is very helpful and attentive.
I would definitely stay there again.
Iris
Iris, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2025
Lovely setting
Lovely, friendly young man on reception when we arrived.
Setting is wonderful. Four poster bed great but a little small.
Restaurant nice for dinner, staff nice
Breakfast far too expensive for what you get. Kept being told only on chef on, waited almost an hour for food that was just ‘ok’. Castle breakfast too small. Good buffet options.
Receptionist Saturday morning rather sharp, asked to be refunded for the Sunday breakfast as we were not planning on eating there again. Seemed rather reluctant and offered no apology.
The rooms could be so much more in keeping with the castle setting.
Current decor bland, lots of empty space and a they’re missing a trick that could make the experience more unique.
Bed comfy, sofa comfy. Staff helpful at night and happy to provide extra pillows and blankets.
Would stay again, just needs a bit of an update.
Holly
Holly, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2024
Amazing time, will stay again.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
King of the Castle
Simply stunning
Graham
Graham, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Lovely place to stay
Enjoyed our stay here, rooms were clean and comfy, staff friendly and polite and really enjoyed the food
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Wonderfull two night stay room was exceptional food was good .The whole place was warm with open fires and cumfy furniture and staff were so helpfull we had a lovely time
George
George, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing
Amazing stay, lovely, friendly staff. Gorgeous building and lovely food. Would definitely recommend and go back too 🙂staff even showed us the dungeon, which we didn’t know they had. It really is a lovely place to stay 🙂