Historic pubs · North East England
Commercial Hotel
In or near Startforth.
Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.

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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5451, -1.9247
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Barnard Castle
- Postcode
- DL12 8BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Official site
- www.thisisdurham.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26504628 (CC0)
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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.