Walworth Castle
8.4 nr Darlington, County Durham, England
Overnight Accommodation
Sleeps 70 guests in 34 rooms
Set in 18 acres of gardens and woodland, Walworth Castle blends Tudor character with modern facilities to create a memorable backdrop for corporate events and retreats. The castle is ideally located between York and the Scottish border, only five miles from both the A1(M) and Darlington train station, connecting to major UK cities.
Inspiring fresh ideas within storied walls
With bespoke and half-day packages, day delegate or 24-hour delegate rates, plus excellent cuisine, Walworth Castle is a great choice for meetings, conferences and company dinners.
At a glance
- Excellent location and travel connections, close to the A1(M)
- Day delegate and 24-hour delegate rates
- Hosts 100 delegates in historic spaces
- Impressive cuisine, served in elegant rooms
- Private, scenic grounds
- Custom packages tailored for your event
Meetings and Events
Whether you are hosting a meeting for two or a conference for 100, Walworth Castle Hotel has a variety of different-size meeting and conference rooms to suit your requirements, with the option for theatre, banquet, boardroom or classroom style.
Spacious rooms with high ceilings offer warmth and comfort in the colder months, while generous windows fill the space with natural light during brighter days. Elegant ambient lighting, including chandeliers and wall sconces, highlight historic features in the rooms, carefully designed to create an atmosphere of both clarity and comfort for any meeting or event.
Facility’s highlights
- Flexible spaces for two to 100 guests
- Historic charm with modern meeting comforts
- Various interiors: contemporary to period
- Light-filled rooms with scenic views
Function room layouts
- Cardinal Court (up to 100 delegates)
- Ballroom (20-80 delegates)
- Prince Bishops (8-20 delegates)
- Library Tower (up to 6 delegates)
Dining
From contemporary dining with a twist, to home-cooked dishes and delectable afternoon tea, Walworth’s team of skilled chefs can offer you a corporate menu that spans from grill to garden.
Using the finest local ingredients and seasonal flavours, each dish is expertly crafted to create a lasting impression.
Whether under the striking glass roof of Cardinal Court, within the elegant ambience of the Ballroom, or the intimate setting of the Library Tower, Walworth Castle can tailor catering to your event, from small meetings to banquet dinners.
What to expect
- Classic to contemporary menus
- Fresh, local, seasonal ingredients
- Skilled chefs craft meals to impress guests
- Dining available in unique historic settings
- Catering tailored for events large or small
Accommodation
Walworth Castle features a range of rooms to suit your corporate stay, from classic Castle Rooms to spacious Four-Poster Superior Suites with royal connections and separate lounge areas; ideal as an executive retreat.
Further accommodation can be found in the annex adjoining the castle.
Accommodation highlights
- 32 en-suite bedrooms
- Comfortable, restful rooms
- Historic four-poster suites for executive stays
Prices
The 24-Hour Delegate Package
What's included
- Conference room hire
- Projector & screen
- Flipchart & pens
- Conference stationery
- Three servings of tea, coffee & biscuits
- Lunch
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Complimentary parking
- A £25 evening meal allowance per person
- Overnight accommodation on a single occupancy basis
- Full English breakfast the next morning
Prices start from £149 per delegate.
Day delegate rates are also available starting at £35 per person.
All prices quoted are inclusive of VAT.
Location
Walworth Castle is located just 5 miles from the market town of Darlington; it is perfectly situated to explore the North East and Yorkshire. Newcastle is around 45 minutes' drive away, with historic York just over an hour away. Darlington Railway Station can be reached from all major UK cities and is around 15 minutes' taxi ride from the castle.
Reviews
8.4
Wow wow wow , can I just say to start with what a beautiful place this is. The King James 1st suit was amazing , I asked for flowers and some bubbly , nothing was too much trouble , we had a wonderful experience for my wife's birthday. I want to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to Sarah at the hotel for making everything run smoothly and she is worth every penny she gets paid if not more a real asset to the staff at Walworth castle Hotel. We will definitely be booking again . Thank you so much . X
Brilliant beautiful place, loved our stay. Staff very helpful and polite, beds very comfortable and very clean room.
We rate Walworth Castle very highly as a hotel. Our room in the castle tower was very comfortable and clean with a good view over the castle grounds. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the morning and evening meals were excellent with very generous portions. We certainly hope to stay in the castle again in future.
It was a great place to stay, we had a great time. The service was not the same as you would imagine in a "normal" hotel, the hotel may be slightly understaffed, but the girl on reception did help out. Well worth a visit.
Brilliant had a wonderful day/evening and will stay again as staff so friendly and helpful.