How to get to Beamish
Beamish is in County Durham, UK, some 12 miles north west of historic Durham City and 8 miles south west of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Road:
Beamish is well signposted from the A1M, Junction 63.
From the North and South - Follow the A1M to Junction 63 (Chester-le-Street exit), then the A693 towards Stanley for 4 miles, following the signs.
From the West - Take the A68 to Castleside, near Consett, and follow the Beamish Museum signs along the A692 and A693 via Stanley.
Sat-nav users - our postcode is DH9 0RG.
For detailed road maps, please click here.
For detailed route information from the AA, please click here.
Service Buses:
Service buses run regularly from Newcastle (Eldon Square) to the Museum Entrance Gates (five minutes walk to the Entrance Building).
From Eldon Square Bus Station in Newcastle City Centre - No. 28/28A via Gateshead, Low Fell, Birtley, Ouston and Chester-le-Street.
Those travelling from other local towns and cities are able to reach Beamish by connecting at Chester-le-Street.
For detailed timetable information, please click here to visit Traveline North East.
Cycle:
National Cycle Network, Route No. 7, the C2C, runs past the Beamish Entrance Gates. Linked to Durham Station via Route 14.1. Bike racks available.
Train:
The closest main-line station is Newcastle upon Tyne, with Service buses running from the city centre to the Beamish Entrance Gates.
Air:
Newcastle International Airport is the largest airport in North East England, flying to more than 85 destinations worldwide. Sixteen miles from Beamish. Click here for details of arrival and departure times and much more.
Sea:
Car ferry services operate into Newcastle upon Tyne from Scandinavia and Holland. Contact Fjord Line or DFDS Seaways for more information.
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