Kings Head

1 STATION ROAD, DURHAM, England

An imposing Pub located adjacent the picturesque village green. A family run Hotel and pub.We have 6 en-suite rooms shower rooms which have been stylishly designed.Double rooms have a giant 6 foot beds twin rooms have 2 single beds.All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities iron and ironing board and a 32 inch plasma colour TV with HD freeview.English breakfast is included and it is served in the restaurant area from 7:15am to 10:30am Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10:30am Sunday.We can accommodate a child sleeping on a Z bed at an additional cost of £10 please contact us for availability. The Kings Head has an exciting atmosphere with traditional beers real ale and wines available to compliment the extensive menu.The menu has a good selection of starters traditional and a la carte main courses to temp every taste bud. Free Wi-Fi availableWe have a very large car par at the rear.Ideally situated for walks and local historical attractions.The ambiance of the pub and restaurant is warm and cosy with the flicker of candle light and easy listening music with warm and welcoming staff to serve you.Suitable for any occasion and any age group.Local Attractions in the area:The Causey Arch Picnic areaThe world's oldest surviving railway bridge built 1725-6 stands over a rocky gorge. Woodland walks and access to Tanfield Railway.Beamish Open Air MuseamVisit the town colliery village working farm Pockerley Manor and 1825 railway recreating life in the North East in the early 1800s and 1900s.DiggerLandAn adventure park based on diggers where children of all ages can ride and drive diggers. A wonderful place for family fun.Lanchester Valley WalkThe Railway Path provides an ideal way of exploring the countryside of the Lanchester Valley and beyond. It is suitable for walking cycling and horse riding. The railway was originally built to carry iron ore to Consett Steelworks and coal from Langley Park. It opened as a passenger service in 1862 and closed altogether in 1965.Along the route there are many points of interest. These include:Beau Repaire a former monks retreat can be viewed from the railway path as it passes nearby the village of Bearpark which takes its name from this site.Lanchester Roman Fort was located on the major Roman supply route 'Dere Street'. There is no public access to the Fort as it is on private land. However it can be seen from the lay-by on the B6296 Lanchester-Satley road (0.7 km from the railway path).Hurbuck Embankment is a large embankment constructed using colliery waste. The former wooden 'Knitsley Viaduct' which was used until 1915 still exists buried beneath the embankment.The Lanchester Valley Railway Path is approximately 19.5 km (12 miles) long. It begins at Broompark Picnic Area where it meets two other railway pathsThe Consett to Sunderland Cycle RouteTwenty-mile traffic-free cycle route using former railway lines. Abundant flora and fauna and many works of art. art. Forms part of C2C Whitehaven to Sunderland route



Hotel directions :
We are located on the A167 road from Durham to Consett.As you drive from Durham towards Consett you will see the Kings Head on the left as you approach Lanchester village just opposite All saint Church overlooking the lovely village green.We are 3 miles south of Consett 12 miles from Newcastle and 6 miles from Durham city centreWe are 15 miles south of Newcastle airport. Directions from the airport- At Newcastle Airport Roundabout take the 2nd exit onto A696 heading to A1NewcastleWoolsington. At the roundabout take the 4th exit onto the A1 ramp to A1(M)City (West)GatesheadSunderland merge onto A1 (passing the metro centre on your left) Then take the exit toward ConsettA692B1426 At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto Lobley Hill RdA692 heading to ConsettWhickhamB6317 Turn Slight left to stay on Lobley Hill RdA692Continue to follow A692 Turn left at A6076 Go through 1 roundabout At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto A693 Go through 1 roundabout At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto A6076 Turn left at A691 Turn right at Station RdB6296 The Kings Head is on the left overlooking the village green



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Kings Head facilities :
Car parking available onsiteWi-Fi AvailableRestaurantTVTea/Coffee making facilities in each roomIron And Board In Each RoomDisabled Access Public AreasDisabled toilets on ground floorWheelchair AccessWheelchair Access To RestaurantWheelchair Access To BarWi-Fi Available In Public AreasLounge MenuBar

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accommodationtype : Inn
hotelstaraccreditor : Self-Accredited
hotelcreationdate : 24/01/2011 17:49:25
totalrooms : 6
cancellationdays : 1
cancellationpolicy : First Night Stay Chargeable
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