Hardwick Hall stands as one of the most beautiful and versatile hotels in the Northeast. Nestled in the breathtaking Hardwick Country Park, this hotel exudes charm and character, providing the ideal setting for a luxurious breakaway.

Each of the stylish bedrooms is uniquely designed, offering large baths, walk-in showers, luxury furnishings, and expansive king-size beds that promise a restful night’s sleep. Reflecting the grandeur, elegance, and character of this historic property, every room showcases breathtaking views of the surrounding parkland.

The Rib Room offers a comprehensive steakhouse-style menu featuring excellent classic food with a contemporary edge. Indulge in succulent steaks prepared from Durham raised Hereford Beef, matured for 28 – 32 days. The menu changes seasonally, showcasing the finest and freshest local produce. Alternatively, savour refined Afternoon Tea, a traditional Sunday Lunch, or a relaxed afternoon in our Lounge Bar amidst country house surroundings.

It’s the home of the Hardwick Festival, a family-friendly extravaganza featuring live music with star-studded acts from around the world. There’s also the Northeast Oyster Festival, a chic daytime affair complete with a champagne reception, a fantastic three-course fruit de mer menu, oyster stalls, live entertainment, and complimentary lager, beer, and wine.

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking (300 spaces)
  • EV charging points
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • 53 Bedrooms
  • 7 Meeting rooms
  • Check-in: 14:00
  • Check-out: 11:00
  • Lift(s)
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  • Front desk (24-hour)
  • Express check-out
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service (24-hour)
  • Concierge
  • Safe deposit
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Accessible public areas
  • Packed lunches

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Bedrooms & Suites

Standard Room

Standard Rooms are equipped with every modern facility expected by today’s guests including free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and in-room safe. Many of these bedrooms take in beautiful views overlooking Hardwick Country Park.

Deluxe Double/Twin

Deluxe Rooms feature large, comfortable beds with quality pillows and duvets, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, in-room safe and complimentary bottled water. The luxury bathrooms offer walk-in shower, bath and complimentary toiletries.

Premier Room

The ultimate in boutique style, quality and luxury. Premier rooms are lavish, individually designed and spacious with luxury furnishings and huge, ultra-comfortable beds you'll never want to get out of. Bathrooms feature walk-in showers and large baths. Free Wi-Fi access, satellite TV, wide-screen plasma television and an in-room safe.

Celebration Suite

The luxurious Celebration Suite features a Deluxe Master Bedroom with ornate en-suite bathroom and two additional bedrooms sharing a lavish bathroom. Plus, there's a beautifully furnished lounge and a rooftop terrace garden year-round hot tub.

Food & Drink

Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill

Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill

Serving up rich, woody surrounds (just look at that panelling) and premium cuts of grass-fed Hereford beef - sourced from Durham farms, matured for 28 to 32 days. Fish and pasta also make an appearance, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options available. The restaurant's quirky meat locker gives you a behind-the-scenes view, whilst the wine list (50+) has been hand-picked to complement the à la carte offering. Relax at a table or in a booth and enjoy the best of Durham on a plate. Now where's the menu? Beaujolais and rib eye anyone?

Lounge & Bar

Lounge & Bar

Leather armchairs and polished wood floors complete a very singular setting, genteel one could say, for a light bite or a glass of wine. There's a full bar menu served throughout the day.

Location

Sedgefield, County Durham TS21 2EH, England, Great Britain

A1(M)/J60

  • Durham Train Station (11 mi)
  • Darlington Train Station (12 mi)

  • Durham Tees Valley Airport (12 mi)
  • Newcastle Airport (32 mi)

Places to Visit

  • Locomotion National Railway Museum -
  • Durham Castle & Cathedral – World Heritage Site -
  • Auckland Castle -
  • Walworth Castle -
  • Durham University Botanic Garden -
  • Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art -
  • Oriental Museum -
  • Museum of Archaeology -

Meetings & Events

Coleman suite (3 sections)

Self-contained with 2 entrances, 3 reception areas, 2 bars and a stunning ballroom. The Coleman suite divides in to 3 separate areas with the use of acoustic sliding screens.

600

Theatre

280

Classroom

350

Banquet

  • Ground floor
  • Natural daylight
  • Air-conditioned
  • Wheelchair access

Coleman suite (2 sections)

300

Theatre

180

Classroom

50

U-Shape

50

Boardroom

250

Banquet

  • Ground floor
  • Natural daylight
  • Air-conditioned
  • Wheelchair access

Coleman suite (1 section)

150

Theatre

90

Classroom

50

U-Shape

50

Boardroom

100

Banquet

  • Ground floor
  • Natural daylight
  • Air-conditioned
  • Wheelchair access

Boyne suite (3 sections)

100

Theatre

130

Banquet

Boyne suite (2 sections)

80

Theatre

40

Classroom

28

U-Shape

30

Boardroom

130

Banquet

Boyne suite (1 section)

50

Theatre

30

Classroom

28

U-Shape

30

Boardroom

56

Banquet

Boardroom

20

Boardroom

  • Ground floor
  • Natural daylight

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