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A well-loved Weardale hotel bar with outdoor seating and gluten-free options, easy on the wallet and warmly rated by families.

Bars · Bishop Auckland
The Golden Lion is a hotel bar in Bishop Auckland with a warm, easygoing feel and a solid 4.6 rating from over 300 visitors. There's outdoor seating, so you can settle in with a drink while the little ones have a bit more room to wriggle. It's a relaxed, mid-priced spot for a family catch-up.

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A well-loved Weardale hotel bar with outdoor seating and gluten-free options, easy on the wallet and warmly rated by families.
Village restaurant with a relaxed bar side, generous French-leaning cooking and triple-cooked chips — book ahead, and go midweek or at lunch.
A medieval-priory hotel in Consett with stylish rooms, a restaurant, and a crypt pub, rated 4.6 across 1,200+ reviews.