Christmas at Beamish – NEW TOUR
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Beamish Open Air Museum, north of England - Meet Father Christmas's reindeer
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Beamish Open Air Museum, north of England - Be enchanted by Christmas
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Beamish Open Air Museum, north of England - Beamish Christmas Bazaar
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1910s The Co-op grocery shop at Beamish
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Durham city ©Visit County Durham
Discover the amazing festive sights, sounds and delicious tastes of Christmas past. If you’re looking for a unique Christmas outing, there’s so much on offer at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. Around the museum you’ll experience the magic of Christmas in days gone by. Join the celebrations at 1820s Pockerley Old Hall, The 1900s Town and Pit Village and The 1940s Farm. Admire the shops and houses decked out in their finery, sample Christmas cooking lovingly baked in coal-fired ranges or find some last minute quirky gifts in the shops in The Town and the Beamish Bazaar. You can also spend some free time in the picturesque city of Durham.
Dates
25th November 2018 & 2nd December 2018
Suggested itinerary
Saturday
Travel to your hotel
The Greatdays team can offer you suggestions for a stop-off on the journey.
Sunday
Be enchanted by Christmas at Beamish
Today we travel to Christmas past. Beamish museum is a living, working experience of life as it was in the great north in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times. Travel on the restored tramway to visit Pockerley Old Hall, The Town, Rowley Station, The Fairground, Home Farm and The Pit Village, all specially decorated for the festive season. This is definitely a full day visit. There are plenty of places for food and drink and many gift shops as well, you may even pick up a few Christmas presents!
Monday
Return home
Time permitting, be sure to visit Newcastle Christmas Markets, offering gourmet ingredients and a very real taste of Europe. You can get a currywurst from Germany, waffles from Holland, paella from Spain and crepes, both sweet and savoury from France. Come along and experience something a little different, with the sights, sounds and smells of Europe!
Suggested hotels – Inspected by Greatdays staff in November 2016
Radisson Blu Hotel Durham ****
This modern hotel is right in the heart of the city on the banks of the River Wear and within walking distance of the castle and cathedral. There is a large open plan lobby and lounge area, two bars and restaurant. The leisure centre has an indoor pool, sauna and gym. There are 207 modern and comfortable bedrooms. Lifts to all floors and ample onsite coach parking available.
Redworth Hall Durham ****
This beautiful hotel is situated in 150 acres of woodland, close to Newton Aycliffe and around 8 miles from Darlington. There is a restaurant, bar, lounge area; terrace and leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool. This hotel has a lift and rooms adapted for disabled use. Coach parking on-site.
| 3 days | |
| 25th November 2018 | From £127.00 per person |
| 2nd December 2018 | From £127.00 per person |
| December 2019 | From £149.00 per person |
Single supplement available on request
