Beamish Hotels Guide

recommended hotels and other accommodation near Beamish Museum

Beamish is an open-air museum located in County Durham, England. It depicts life in the region during the 1820s, 1900s, and 1940s, with reconstructed buildings, exhibits, and costumed actors. The museum also offers rides on historic trams, buses, and steam engines.


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Lumley Castle

Chester-le-Street

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enter the romantic world of an English Castle, set in beautiful parklands and overlooking the river Wear, yet within easy reach of the A1(M)

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close to Beamish Museum, a unique place offering luxurious rooms and suites, a country feel pub, cocktail bar, restaurant and an antique barn

The Lambton Worm

Chester-le-Street

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the rooms are chic and quirky at this well placed inn, close to the A1(M), Newcastle, the Metrocentre and Beamish are all easily reached

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well positioned, countryside setting just off the A1(M) and close to the Angel of the North, family-run inn with smart rooms and hearty food

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a well-appointed hotel surrounded by countryside, it is ideally placed for visiting Beamish Museum and Newcastle which is a 20 minute drive

Angel View Hotel

Low Eighton

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opposite the Angel of the North, this stone-built hotel provides a traditional restaurant and elegant rooms, all within easy access of the A1

Holiday Inn

Washington

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with a location just off the A1(M), this modern hotel is ideal for an en-route night stop if heading further north or as a comfy exploring base

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offers simple, few frills accommodation with a convenient location just off the A1(M) and a cafe/bistro that serves good-value dishes

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just moments from the A1, this charming pub, boasting bright, airy rooms and a wood-beamed restaurant makes an ideal stopover for Scotland

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set in 24 acres of parkland, yet next door to Beamish Open Air Museum, the restored, 13th Century accommodation offers a relaxing stay

Hotel 52

Stanley

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contemporary decor features in the simple style rooms and suites at this handily placed hotel, with Beamish Museum being 5 minute drive away

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a high quality country inn with gorgeous rooms featuring oak furniture, handmade beds and copper roll-top baths, plus a welcoming restaurant

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a traditional inn set in a hilltop village, close to Beamish Museum, with easy road access to Durham and Newcastle; rooms are well-presented

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a well priced inn, the focal point of the local community, offering simple accommodation above the pub and close to Beamish Open Air Museum

The Lambton Arms

Chester-le-Street

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in the heart of town, close to public transport links, spacious rooms above an updated, sociable bar that serves a menu of classic pub food

The Red Lion Hotel

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between Durham and Chester-le-Street, well-placed to explore Durham, the Durham Dales and Beamish, a welcoming former coaching inn

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this pretty 18th Century guesthouse is chic and comfortable, breakfast is a major event here and there is an extensive choice offered

Riding Farm

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ideally placed for the Beamish Living Museum, this charming farmhouse B&B provides elegant and spacious rooms in a quiet countryside setting

Park Farm

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located just off the A1 amidst quiet countryside, and offers smart, spacious, courtyard rooms; a light, goody bag breakfast is served

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an award-winning family-run gastropub on the edge of Newcastle upon Tyne, with five sumptuous loft suites, each offering luxurious comfort

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