What is Bannatyne’s Darlington known for?
Health and wellness: Bannatyne is famous for its spas and gyms, and guests of the Bannatyne Darlington will get privileged access to the sumptuous spa, with its pool, relaxation and Elemis treatments, as well as the state-of-the-art two-level health club, less than a mile’s walk from the hotel. The Bannatyne Group is now the largest independent chain of health clubs in the United Kingdom with 69 sites. As of February 2025, Bannatyne has 69 health clubs, 45 spas and three hotels across the UK. His wealth as of 2018, was estimated at £280 million by the Sunday Times Rich List.Bannatyne has over 2,600 employees, working across 72 health clubs and spas, 4 hotels and its Head Office in Darlington. In the financial year ending 31 December 2020, Bannatyne received a variety of goods and services from over 900 suppliers and spent approximately £51m.The health club and hotel conglomerate helmed by former Dragons’ Den star Duncan Bannatyne has posted record sales and a surge in profits for 2024. Bannatyne Group has reported revenue of £149.Bannatyne left dragons’ den in 2015. One year later, he revealed in a post on x that he had sold all his investments from the show and now owns a chain of health clubs, spas and hotels under the “bannatyne health clubs” brand. In glasgow’s rich list for 2024, his net worth was estimated at £500m, matching peter jones.
What is the history of the Bannatyne Hotel Darlington?
Bannatyne Hotel, Darlington was originally a town house, built in 1804 by Edward Backhouse. It was bought by Joseph Pease, the railway pioneer and first Quaker Member of Parliament, in 1826 and used as a family home. The town is home to many notable landmarks, including Darlington Abbey, St Cuthbert’s Church, and the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum. Darlington is also known for its association with the birth of the railways, as it was here that the world’s first passenger railway service began operating in 1825.