Things to do near Beamish
Beamish, Durham, Newcastle and the coast are all within half an hour of the house.
These are the places guests keep going back to, plus a few proper pubs and the shops you'll need. Northumberland, Hadrian's Wall, Holy Island and Alnwick all make easy day trips too.
Don't miss
15-minute driveBeamish Museum
Step back in time at this award-winning open-air museum with trams, farms, and cobbled streets.
10-minute driveAngel of the North
Antony Gormley's 20-metre steel sculpture, one of England's best known landmarks.
15-minute drivePenshaw Monument
A hilltop Greek temple replica with panoramic views stretching to Durham and the Pennines.
20-minute driveDurham Cathedral & Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe's finest Norman buildings.
10-minute driveWashington Old Hall
17th-century manor, the ancestral home of George Washington.
Short driveF Pit Museum
Small but fascinating museum telling the story of the region's coal-mining past.
30-minute driveWoodhorn Colliery Museum
Beautifully restored colliery home to the famous Pitmen Painters collection.
10-minute driveFinchale Priory
Medieval ruins on the River Wear. Free to visit, run by English Heritage.
20-minute driveNewcastle
Vibrant Quayside, Tyne Bridge, great shopping, nightlife, and the BALTIC gallery.
20-minute driveSunderland & Seaburn
Award-winning beaches, the annual airshow, and the new Culture House.
~12 milesTynemouth
Sandy beach, clifftop priory ruins, and a brilliant weekend market with street food.
~12 milesArbeia Roman Fort
Reconstructed Roman gateway and museum on Hadrian's Wall in South Shields.
20-minute driveSunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Free museum with 2,000+ plants in indoor gardens. Suits all ages.
20-minute driveGreat North Museum: Hancock
Life-size T-Rex, planetarium, and interactive exhibits. Newcastle's top free attraction.
20-minute driveCentre for Life
Award-winning science centre with hands-on experiments and a planetarium.
20-minute driveNational Glass Centre
Live glass-making, exhibitions, and a café on the banks of the River Wear.
20-minute driveSunderland Empire
The North East's largest theatre, the only venue for major West End shows.
10-minute driveArts Centre Washington
Theatre, gallery, and music venue with a year-round programme for all ages.
20-minute driveStadium of Light
Sunderland AFC's 49,000-seat home. Stadium tours and major concerts year-round.
10-minute driveWashington Wetland Centre
45 hectares of wetland and woodland, home to birds from around the world.
Short drivePrincess Anne Park, Washington
Woodland paths along a burn. Good for dog walks and families.
20-minute driveTanfield Railway
World's oldest railway. Ride a steam train through the countryside.
~6 milesSaltwell Park
Beautiful Victorian park with a lake, gardens, and a brilliant café.
10-minute driveHerrington Country Park
Wide-open parkland with a lake, play areas, and easy walking trails.
Short driveChester-le-Street Riverfront
Riverside walk along the Wear. Good for a morning stroll.
Short walkBarley Mow Inn
Local pub a short walk away. Good for a relaxed evening.
Short driveThe Wheatsheaf
Pub with real ales, food, and a beer garden.
Short driveToby Carvery, Washington
Family-friendly carvery, also known for its cakes.
10-minute walkYork Road Fish Shop
North East fish and chips, a short walk away.
Short drivePity Me Nursery
Garden centre with a cafe. I rate the cakes.
Short driveWashington Galleries
Handy shopping centre with high street stores, cafés, and free parking.
Short driveMorrisons, Birtley
Large supermarket with a café and plenty of free parking.
Out all day, back for your tea
Canny Hyem sleeps 4, with a private enclosed garden and free parking outside.
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