....a few people have asked so here's some suggestions if you aren't local. If you are local and have any recommendations, feel free to add:
Camping on site is the cheapest option but no facilities other than cafe / wash room open during business hours. Here’s a few options, if you want recommendations, most are on
www.tripadvisor.co.uk
http://www.accommodation-durham.com/ - Kings Head Hotel
pub restaurant on Lanchester village green, a few minutes drive from the track. Village has a few pubs, Italian restaurant, chippy, Chinese, Indian, Kebab/Pizza takeaway and a Spar
£45 per room
http://www.bandbdurham.co.uk/ - Hamsteels Hall
b&b plus several self catering barn conversions, a few minutes drive from the track
from £27.50 per person per night
Manor Park Caravan Park
Broadmeadows, Castleside, DH8 9HD Tel,01207 501000
Caravan Park / Camping, 5 minutes from the track
http://www.premierinn.com/ - Premier Inn, Walkergate, Durham City
where the nightlife is at but 15 minutes drive from the track, worth a look
http://www.beamish-hall.co.uk/ - Beamish Hall Hotel
expensive hotel, if you won the Euromillions, 10 minutes drive from the track