History of Helme Park Hall

Since it was built in 1643. The Helme Park Hall Hotel, originally called Elm Park Hall, has had a range of occupants and functions.

 

Variously a distinguished family home, later the residences of Colonel Stobart Commandant of the nearby Second World War Prisoner of War Camp and more recently Regional Headquarters of the Forestry Commission. The Hall was originally established as an Hotel in 1987.

Under its new ownership the Helme Park Hall Hotel has been revitalised adding to previous years good service and hospitality.  Regular new menus, afternoon teas, music events, summer fayres, craft events and great promotions mean the Helme Park Hall is a superb place to visit.  Our new Head Chef and Manager have brought fresh ideas, an impeccable quality of service and catering and the Hotel is a vibrant and welcoming environment.

 

Local residents find the Stobart Bar a warm retreat after a busy work day, and visitors to the Hotel and the Region share its friendly atmosphere with them. Perched on the side of the Wear Valley with fabulous panoramic views of the Durham Dales, Helme Park Hall Hotel offers seclusion yet at the same time accessibility from the nearby A68.

 

In 2006 the Helme Park Hall Hotel Country House and Restaurant was awarded the Visit Britain Quality in Tourism Three Star Standard.

 

Walter Benton (Newcastle) postcard, postmarked 1908. This is now the Helme Park Hall hotel, on the A68 just north of the roundabout with the A689.