Category: Welcome

In keeping with our phrase “Your Home from Home” we have put up some xmas decorations to give our guests for December that homely feeling.

It won’t be long before the skyline of Durham is restored to its former glory, as the conservation work on Durham Cathedral’s central tower draws to a close.  It will be open to the public once again from Saturday 1 June 2019.

The reopening, sponsored by Baldwins Accountants, will mean that visitors will once again be able to take on the challenging 325 step climb to take in the unrivaled views of Durham and beyond for the first time in over three years. It is only from this height that the beautiful dapple effect of the new sandstone merging with the old can be fully appreciated.

Guests arriving at our award winning cottage, The Briar Rose, located in the Vale of Durham, can immediately enjoy a cuppa and a snack before unpacking. We supply a selection of teas, coffees and hot chocolate for your stay. Arriving late is not a problem, we provide s selection of goodies for your first breakfast. (There may be some choc ices in the freezer too). No need to bring your kitchen supplies with you as there is seasoning, a selection of herbs , spices and sauces available.

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There is so much going on in the north east these days that we felt the best way of letting you know was to show you the key sites from the various tourist bodies in the region and other key websites . Enjoy

This is Durham

Sunderland Vibe

See it Do it Sunderland

Newcastle Gateshead

Washington Arts Centre

Beamish Museum

Festivals in the North East 2019

WhatsOnNorthEast

All the Christmas decorations have been put away for another year.
Touch up decorating has been completed. Soft furnishings and carpets have been cleaned. New bed linen purchased. The Briar Rose is ready to provide our guests with the high standard of accommodation they have come to expect from us.

We understand the importance of having a welcoming, clean, comfortable place to stay where you can totally relax after a great day out, given there is so much going on in the region throughout the year. Whats On 

We look forward to welcoming you in 2019

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Barnard Castle, a tranquil market town in Teesdale is home to the magnificent Bowes Museum and is a great day out for guests of the Briar Rose. The former home of Sir Roderick Murchison is pictured below

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Read what the Times correspondent has to say in the link below

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a-weekend-in-barnard-castle-co-durham-cccb92k03

The North East has lots of events going on throughout the year. Here is a sample of what visitors can expect during 2019

13-14 April 2019	Bishop Auckland	Bishop Auckland Food Festival
4-6/5/19	Durham	Locomotion Festival of Steam
June – September	Bishop Auckland	Kynren
8-9/6/18	Seaham	Seaham Food Festival
28/6. 1/7. 3/7	Chester le Street	Cricket World Cup Matches
5-8/7/19	Tynemouth	Tynemouth festival
13-21/7/19	Durham	Brass Band Festival
26-28/7/2019	Seaburn & Roker	Sunderland Air Show
7-8/9/19	Wolsingham	Agricultural Show
14-17/9/2019	Durham	Lumiere
5-13/10/19	Durham	Book Festival
14-17/11/19	Durham	Lumiere
28/11 – 1/12/19	Durham	Durham Xmas Fair

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The majority of families mark Christmas by putting up and decorating a Christmas tree in their homes over the Christmas period. We have done this for our guests over the Christmas period to ensure they feel “home from home”.