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County Durham Travel Guide - Historic Houses

This category lists stately homes / country houses. For other types of historic properties see our gazetter of Historic Buildings in County Durham.

Crook Hall    The original Crook Hall was built around 1286 on lands belonging to Sydgate Manor. The property was eventually named after Peter de Croke, owner in the early years of the 14th century. Only the great hall and a screen passage remain from that early medieval building, but they are enough to give a good impression of the first Crook Hall. You can easily see where the old medieval doorways have been filled in. The screen passage leads to a Jacobean addition. Frankland Lane, Sidegate Durham, County Durham, England, DH1 5SZ Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off the A691, within walking distance of Durham city centre Website: Crook Hall Email: info@kbacrookhall.co.uk Phone: 0191 384 8028 Fax: 0191 386 4521 Location map Details of Crook Hall OS NZ274 432 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Rokeby Park    A Palladian country house built by Sir Thomas Robinson in 1735. Robinson was one of the leading amateur architects of his day, and at Rokeby he had a canvas suitable for his talents. He was encouraged in his efforts by Lord Burlington, who did much to promote the Palladian neo-classical style in England. Barnard Castle, County Durham, England, DL12 9RZ Attraction Type: Historic House Location: On the A66 3 miles south east of Barnard Castle Website: Rokeby Park Email: enquiries@rokebypark.com Phone: 01609 748612 Historic Houses Association Location map OS NZ082142 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts