West Auckland is a village in County Durham in north east England, situated to the west of Bishop Auckland on the A688 road. The Barons Auckland are members of the prominent Eden family. The first Baron was the third son of Sir Robert Eden, 3rd Baronet, of West Auckland. His younger brother was Morton Eden, 1st Baron Henley while his elder brother was Sir Robert Eden, 1st Baronet, of Maryland. The latter was the great-great-grandfather of Prime Minister Anthony Eden of which West Auckland is the birthplace. Anthony Eden’s mother, Sybil Frances Grey, was in turn a member of the famous Grey family of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and married Sir William Eden. She was granddaughter of William Grey whose brother Charles, the 2nd Earl Grey, had previously become Prime Minister. The Manor House Hotel is reputed to have been one of King Henry VIII's hunting lodges and former family home to the Eden family.It is thought that the trees to be found outside the hotel were planted to commemorate a visit by the King. Originally seven in number, two were felled to make way for road developments. The city of Auckland in New Zealand was named after the first Earl of Auckland, the patron of the city's founder. Several Auckland landmarks, including the hill and suburb Mount Eden and the sports ground Eden Park are named directly or indirectly after the family.
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Copeland Road Primary School
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Places to Stay near West Auckland
Manor House Hotel & Country Club (0.10 miles)
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A quintessential English Manor House, steeped in history awaits you. The ideal venue for relaxing holidays.
Relaxed, charming and unpretentious are words that describe The Manor ... More
Premier Inn Bishop Auckland (1.18 miles)
The Bridge Inn (1.93 miles)
Offering a warm and friendly environment with excellent homemade food and extensive menus, this homely, traditional countryside inn is truly a place for all the family. The Bridge Inn is situated by ... More
The Queens Head Hotel (3.10 miles)
The Castle Hotel (3.16 miles)
Situated within a few yards of the historic Auckland Castle, in the centre of Market Town in Bishop Auckland, The Castle Bar Hotel features a bar and free Wi-Fi. Durham is a 21-minute drive away. Spread ... More | visit websitePark Head Hotel (3.85 miles)
Park Head Country Hotel and Restaurant is situated in the heart of County Durham and offers a warm, friendly welcome and free Wi-Fi in public areas and guestrooms. The spacious and comfortable en suite rooms are ... More | visit websiteParkhead Country Hotel (3.85 miles)
Bishop Auckland is a convenient base for reaching ... More | visit website
Redworth Hall Hotel (4.63 miles)
A beautiful Elizabethan hotel standing in 150 acres of peaceful woodland in County Durham.
Barceló Redworth Hall Hotel successfully combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. The grand Jacobean manor house has many ... More
Walworth Castle Hotel (5.60 miles)
One of the country’s finest historic hotels, parts of which date back to the 12th century, Best Western Walworth Castle is set in 18 acres of grounds only 3 miles from Darlington. This independently owned ... More | visit website
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