Places to Stay
Planning a break in the region? Below you will find some useful links to help you plan your stay, including local information guides and local accommodation providers for both County Durham and Tyne and Wear.
Regional Guides
For information on what to do in County Durham, visit This is Durham for your official guide to the region.
If you are visiting Tyne and Wear, visit Newcastle Gateshead for your official guide to the region.
Places to Stay
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- Hotels
- Guest Houses
- Self-Catering Accomodation
- Caravan and Camping Sites
- Other Sources of Information
Hotels
The Aston Hotel - A modern hotel, near Darlington, with 80 en-suite bedrooms. Twenty miles from Beamish.
Beamish Hall Country House Hotel – Closest hotel to Beamish Museum. Four star hotel with 42 bedrooms, a pub serving 9 real ales from our onsite brewery. Rooms start from only £60 per couple, please quote BEAM11 when booking.
The Beamish Mary Inn – Bar, restaurant and letting rooms, serving 8 real ales. In the village of No Place, 0.6 miles from Beamish Museum.
Beamish Park Hotel – A modern hotel, in the country, with 42 en-suite bedrooms. Children stay free, call hotel for details and offers. Two miles from Beamish.
Derwent Manor Hotel – Beautifully set in 20 acres of Northumberland countryside and overlooking the Derwent Valley, Derwent Manor Hotel offers the warmest of welcomes. Thirteen miles from Beamish Museum.
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County – A four star hotel situated in the heart of the City of Durham. Two night packages available including dinner, overnight accommodation in one of our deluxe bedrooms, breakfast and full use of our onsite Leisure Club with tickets for Beamish included. Based on two adults sharing. Click our link and quote ‘PKG’ to book.
The Gibside Hotel – A modern hotel, in a village setting, with 45 en-suite double bedrooms. Six miles from Beamish Museum.
Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park – Set in its own grounds on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne with 178 en-suite bedrooms. Seventeen miles from Beamish.
Newcastle Gateshead Marriott Hotel MetroCentre – A modern hotel with extensive leisure club and 150 en-suite bedrooms. Eight miles from Beamish.
Premier Inn – A number of these hotels are located within short travelling distance of Beamish. See website for further details.
Rockliffe Hall - is a perfect luxury base to discover Beamish. The AA rated 5-star resort boasts 61 luxury guest bedrooms, three restaurants, an award winning spa and championship golf course.
The Seven Stars Inn - Dating back to 1724, The Seven Starrs Inn is an English country Inn and restaurant located in the picturesque village of Shincliffe, only one and a half miles from Durham City centre.
South Causey Inn – A breath of fresh air, nestling in the centre of a farm community and equestrian centre, with 16 en-suite bedrooms. Two miles from Beamish.
Sunderland Marriott Hotel – A sea-front hotel with 98 en-suite bedrooms. Fifteen miles from Beamish.
Swallow Three Tuns Hotel – A charming sixteenth-century coaching inn in the centre of historic Durham City with 50 en-suite bedrooms. Twelve miles from Beamish.
Walworth Castle Hotel – 12th Century Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel near Darlington is set in acres of lawns and woodlands and is just 3 miles from the A1(M) junction 58.
Guest Houses
60 Albert Street – Bed & Breakfast accommodation within the heart of Durham City with 3 en-suite bedrooms. Thirteen miles from Beamish.
East Byermoor Guest House – 4 star Silver Award Guest Accommodation, with two twin en-suite, two double en-suite and 1 deluxe double en-suite. Two miles from Beamish.
Hedley Hall – 5 star guest accommodation set in the countryside with glorious views of the surrounding area with 4 en-suite bedrooms. Two miles from Beamish.
Low Urpeth Farm – Bed & Breakfast- 4 Star Gold Award Accommodation with King, Double and Twin bedrooms, all en-suite. Only two miles from Beamish, plus Tourism and Food Awards.
Moor End Guest House – Bed & Breakfast with 1 family, 1 triple, 2 twin rooms and 1 double room. Eleven miles from Beamish, close to Durham city centre.
Riding Farm House – Bed & Breakfast, two double bedrooms, 1 twin room all en-suite surrounded by countryside, only two miles from Beamish.
Self-catering Accommodation
The Barn, Low Friarside Farm – A holiday cottage set in fields and woodlands.
Hedley Grange Cottage Apartments – A pair of luxury self-catering apartments, only two miles from Beamish.
Hedley Hall Cottages – Two fully accessible cottages, both sleep four people.
Low Urpeth Farm Cottages – The 4 Star luxury self catering cottages all en-suite bathrooms, sleeping up to 4 persons. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, only 2 miles from Beamish.
Newton Cottages – Luxury cottages in superb coastal locations with 5 star quality.
Plawsworth Hall Cottages – 19 cottages and apartments in rural surroundings, four miles from Beamish.
Riding Farm Cottages – Three 4 star cottages all with en-suite bathrooms sleeping up to four people. Surrounded by countryside, only 2 miles from Beamish.
Stowhouse Farm Cottages – Four 4 star cottages located on the outskirts of Durham on a peaceful 60 acre farm, with close proximity to Beamish Museum.
Caravan and Camping Sites
Bobby Shafto Caravan Park – A sheltered site set in the County Durham countryside. Sites available for 75 touring units with shared amenities. One mile from Beamish.
Byreside Caravan Site – A secluded countryside site close to the Derwent Walk. 26 pitches for tents or caravans. Eight miles from Beamish.
Witton Castle Country Park – A 600 year old castle steeped in history. With nature trails, premier fishing lakes and cycle routes, it’s a perfect setting for holiday home ownership and short stay accommodation. Close to the A1 and A68.