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Historic pubs · North East England

Commercial Hotel

In or near Startforth.

4.4 · 84 Google reviews

Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.

Trinity Methodist Church, Galgate - geograph.org.uk - 2392538

Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

Commercial Hotel is a historic pub in England North East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2021

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Commercial Hotel is a pub located in Barnard Castle, North-East England, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This establishment offers a traditional pub atmosphere, catering to both locals and visitors. Guests can expect a selection of drinks and a relaxed setting, ideal for unwinding after exploring the surrounding scenic countryside. The hotel's location provides convenient access to the natural beauty of the North Pennines.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5451, -1.9247
Parish
Barnard Castle
Postcode
DL12 8BG
Parliamentary constituency
Bishop Auckland

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Commercial Hotel?
Commercial Hotel is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 8BG), in the parish of Barnard Castle.
What is Commercial Hotel?
Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Commercial Hotel?
Drivers can use postcode DL12 8BG.
Is Commercial Hotel a protected site?
Yes — Commercial Hotel is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Commercial Hotel?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 8BG. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.