Beamish

[acorn]

I would like to visit the open air museum at Beamish. Unfortunately i do not drive so could anyone advise what would be the nearest town where i could get B&B or a hotel? It would need to be near a train station so i could travel up from Kent and then on a bus route or something so i could get to the museum. We do have coach trips from my area but they all only have a day at the museum and then move onto other things im not interested in seeing. Thanks in advance

[dzug]

Try here:

http://www.beamish.org.uk/visitor-getto.html

Durham or Newcastle sound your best bet

[Marky B]

The nearest town is Stanley,however I am sure it would be good idea to get the train to Durham and perhaps there might be local buses going to Beamish. Durham is well worth a visit alone (the cathedral is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world). Do you want me to find out more?

Marky B

[acorn]

Thanks for the help - and so fast!! :)

[acorn]

Oh, and thanks for the offer Marky B but im going to check out the site dzug has posted but if i get stuck - then im coming back for you!!

[b13thy]

chester le street is the nearest train station (taxi to beamish would be about 8 pound) and there are a couple of pubs right next to beamish (the shepherd and shepherdess being one) which i believe offer accomodation.

Enjoy

[acorn]

Mmmm! Pub accommodation - now theres a grand thought!! Thanks b13thy!