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Historic Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum

5 days - from only £399pp

ABOUT THE TOUR

Historic Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum

Get a taste of the North East on this fantastic short break! We'll enjoy a trip to the magnificent city of Durham – which is the jewel of this remarkable county – before visiting the award-winning Beamish Open Air Museum, where you can hear stories of life as it was in the 18th and 19th centuries. Rounding off our tour in the charming town of Barnard Castle, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

TOUR INCLUDES

  • 4 nights hotel with 4 English breakfasts
  • 4 evening meals
  • Local joining points
  • Porterage at the hotel

5 Day Itinerary

  • Day 1:

    Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Darlington for a four-night stay.

    Included meals: Dinner

  • Day 2: Durham

    Trip to Durham in the ‘Land of the Prince Bishops’, whose Cathedral and Castle has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the jewel in the crown of an extraordinary county.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Durham

    Durham

    Included Highlights

    • Durham
  • Day 3: Beamish Open Air Museum

    Enjoy a visit to the fascinating Beamish Open Air Museum. A living, working museum set in 300 acres of Durham countryside, costumed folk bring to life the Town, Pit Village, Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall. Telling the stories of life as it was in the 18th and 19th centuries, this award-winning museum has many North East tales to tell!

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Beamish Open Air Museum

    Beamish Open Air Museum
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    Included Highlights

    • Beamish Open Air Museum
  • Day 4: Barnard Castle and Darlington

    Today we discover the charming town of Barnard Castle. This historic market town takes its name from the castle around which it grew. Home to many antique shops, independent stores and delightful cafés, there’s plenty to see and do here.

    We’ll return to the hotel and enjoy some free time in Darlington.

    Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Barnard Castle

    Barnard Castle

    Included Highlights

    • Darlington
    • Barnard Castle
  • Day 5:

    Return home.

    Included meals: Breakfast

Hotels

You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel in Darlington.

Joining points

Travel from most joining points is included within your coach holiday price.

See our full list of our joining points.

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