Festive Beamish

Day 1

Depart from your home area travelling to the North East, arriving late afternoon at the
Holiday Inn Darlington (Scotch Corner). 3 nights stay – dinner, bed & breakfast

Day 2

After breakfast, we travel to Beamish, the Living Museum of the North, for a day of
festive fun. Step back in time and experience Christmas traditions from days gone by
as we explore the beautifully decorated historic streets, traditional shops and festive
displays. Enjoy the sights, sounds and atmosphere of Christmas past, with plenty of
time to explore this fascinating open-air museum, before returning to our hotel for
dinner.

Day 3

Leaving after breakfast we begin our day with a drive to the market town of Barnard
Castle. Known as ‘Barny’ to the locals, we have time to explore the town and obtain
lunch. You can see where Dickens immortalised ‘Dothboys Hall’, take a look at
Cromwell’s refuge, browse round the antique shops or visit the castle itself, high
above the Tees.
We then visit Bowes Museum, just outside the town. This is one of County Durham’s
biggest surprises. Housed in a majestic French-style chateau, the Museum opened in
1892 and will amaze you with its superb collection including the amazing and
beautiful Silver Swan automaton.

Day 4

After a leisurely breakfast, we head for home with fond memories of our time in the
North East

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner