STARS from the world of TV and sport will descend on Rockliffe Hall, in Hurworth near Darlington, next month as it unveils its new million pound Spa Garden.

Celebrities will join local VIPs to celebrate the opening of the five star resort’s new outdoor spa facilities, located within the 365 acre estate.

The new Spa Garden has two outdoor hot pools, including an infinity edge hydrotherapy pool with massage features, along with many other attractions including a glass-fronted sauna cabin and a fire pit.

Chief executive of Rockliffe Hall Eamonn Elliott said it was the resort’s most significant development in its five-year history.

He added: “We have invested a lot of time to ensure it offers something completely new and is spectacular.

“Our spa is already one of the most successful in the UK but we will never become complacent hence we continually strive to offer people yet another reason to come to the North-East.”

Work started on the new development in January with local contractors, Wharton Construction in Darlington, managing the project.

Its launch event takes place on the evening of August 13.