Festive Beamish, Newcastle & Durham

Monday

A morning departure to the
Northeast and arriving late afternoon in
Newcastle at the popular Copthorne
Hotel. Tea/Coffee and biscuits served on
arrival to welcome us on our 4-night stay

Tuesday

Today we enjoy a free day to
explore Newcastle from our city centre
hotel location. If you’re looking for some
retail therapy make sure to visit Fenwick’s
where the famous Fenwick festive window
display will be on show or perhaps visit
one of the many museums, galleries and
attractions that litter the city centre.

Wednesday

Today’s outing takes us north
to visit the famous Beamish North of
England Open Air Museum, capturing the
spirit of the Northeast in the 1800’s and
1900’s. Attractions include restored tram
and replica bus rides, authentic town street,
colliery village, go down the mine, old
fashioned sweet shop, working farm, steam
locomotives and much more. At this time
of year, the museum is festively decorated so we can reimagine what Christmas was
like in bygone eras

Thursday

This morning we drive north to
the historic city of Durham, well known
for its huge cathedral, sat overlooking the
rest of the city and its beautiful cityscape.
A must visit is Durham Cathedral with its
great architecture and peaceful
surroundings.

Friday

Homeward bound.