Historic Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum
Historic Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum
$562
Historic Durham and Beamish Open Air Museum
5 Days Starting and ending in Darlington, UK
Visiting: Darlington, Durham, Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, Barnard Castle
Tour operator:
Tour code:
w5dur2023
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
6-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
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!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Darlington
Location: Darlington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service then on to Darlington for a four-night stay.
Day 2 : Durham
Location: Durham
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Day 3 : Beamish Open Air Museum
Location: Beamish, the Living Museum of the North
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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!
Day 4 : Barnard Castle
Location: Barnard Castle, Darlington
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning 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 then return to the hotel this afternoon for free time.
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Darlington
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel in Darlington.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
Dates & Availability
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Monday - Friday
Jul 01, 2024 - Jul 05, 2024Monday - Friday
Aug 19, 2024 - Aug 23, 2024Monday - Friday
Oct 14, 2024 - Oct 18, 2024Monday - Friday
May 05, 2025 - May 09, 2025Monday - Friday
Jul 28, 2025 - Aug 01, 2025Monday - Friday
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Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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