Beamish & Bishop Auckland at Christmas

Day 1

Departing the local area, we travel north with a stop on route before arriving at the 4* Redworth Hall Hotel, with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2

After a leisurely breakfast, we make the journey to Auckland Castle. This proud home of the Bishops of Durham stands as one of the best-preserved Bishops' Palaces in Europe. Over the last decade, the site has undertaken major renovation work to bring the castle back to its former splendour. Enjoy time at leisure to explore the festively decorated castle with staterooms designed to tell the history and story of the bishops that lived here. Included in our visit is entry to the Faith Museum. Newly opened in 2024, the museum looks to contemplate the ideas, implications, and impact of faith in Britain. This afternoon we visit the Cathedral city of Durham.

Day 3

What better way to count down to Christmas than by visiting the winter wonderland at Beamish, the Living Museum of the North? Today we experience Christmas from days gone by. Stroll around Town Street, Pit Village, Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall.

Day 4

On our final day we will take a morning stop in the pretty town of Thirsk, ever famous as home to the real James Herriott, before continuing our journey home.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast