Beamish, Bowes & Beautiful Durham

Day 1

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

Day 2

Today we visit the open-air Beamish Museum, which tells the story of life in the North East during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s, all set within 300 acres of beautiful countryside. Experience life in the 1820s at Pockerley, explore a 1900s town and see how families lived and worked in the years leading up to the First World War. Visit the Colliery & Pit village and discover how life was on the home front during the Second World War on the Farm with Land Girls and the Home Guard.

Day 3

After a leisurely breakfast we enjoy a trip through the stunning Durham Dales, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, passing through the pretty village of Blanchland, and across the Pennines to the town of Barnard Castle. After lunch we visit the renowned Bowes Museum, a spectacular French-style Chateau with ornate gardens housing internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts.

Day 4

Enjoy the day at leisure in the historic city of Durham, well known for its huge cathedral, sat overlooking the rest of the river and its beautiful cityscape. A must visit is Durham cathedral with its great architecture and peaceful surroundings.

Day 5

On our final day we will take a service station stop on route before visiting the picturesque market town of Stamford, and returning home late afternoon.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast