A DARLINGTON hotel has been named as a finalist in the Business Tourism category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.

Rockliffe Hall, in Hurworth, will learn if it has won at an awards ceremony on Monday, April 24 at the Hilton Waldorf, London.

Chief executive Eamonn Elliott said: “To be shortlisted is a credit to everyone at Rockliffe – we know we offer the ultimate experience for our guests, whether they’re visiting us for business or pleasure.”