Set in the centre of the North Pennines in the Durham Dales - is a real adventure. Tour the mine, walk in the woodland, visit the exhibitions and see the wildlife. Finish your trip with a visit to the cafe and a wander around the gift shop. We say “so much to see so much to do”, so this is [...]

Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of life in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times. Beamish stands in 300 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside. Within our site you will find Pockerley Old Hall, The Town, Rowley Station, The Fairground, Home Farm and The Pit Village. [...]

This stunning museum offers exhibitions, family activities, fine dining & shopping, guaranteeing a wonderful day out. The Bowes Museum contains the greatest collections of European Fine and Decorative Arts in the North of England. It is a great day out for all of the family. New! Take a look at the new Fashion & Textile [...]