Historic Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum

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

  

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  • 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

  

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  • 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

  

  Included Highlights

  • Darlington
  • Barnard Castle

• Day 5:

  Return home.

  Included meals: Breakfast