Newcastle’s Living History & Heritage 2026
Beamish Living History Museum
Beamish Living History Museum
Beamish Living History Museum
Newcastle
The House at Cragside ©National Trust Images Annapurna Mellor www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Wallington Drawing Room ©National Trust Images James Beck www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Kynren
Newcastle serves as our brilliant base for this tour, which packs in Northern history and heritage. We include guided tours of the vibrant city and of the ‘Three Families’, discovering some of the North East’s most influential families. We also step back in time at the famous open-air Beamish Living History Museum!
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Newcastle
Today we are met by our guide who will treat us to a half day step-on guided tour of Newcastle. We experience how the city has dramatically changed from “carrying coal” to becoming a cultural hub within North East England. Understand the history and heritage from its Roman origins, Anglo Saxon past through to the age of steam and coal to today and beyond. Highlights include Old Newcastle (castle and cathedral quarters), classic Grainger Town (Earl Grey – he of the tea!), Quayside and some hidden gems along the way. After our tour we have the rest of the day at leisure to explore this fine city.
Day 3 Beamish Museum
Today we visit the Living Museum of the North, the Beamish Museum. This famous open-air museum, set within 300 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside, tells the story of life in Northeast England through the ages. We experience town life as it would have been in WWII, visit a 1940’s farm, the Colliery and Pit Village in the early 1900s and take unlimited free rides on the Beamish tram, but most importantly, be sure to visit Davy’s Fried Fish. Dab & chips cooked the traditional way in coal-fired ranges using beef dripping and served up in specially printed newspaper - there may be a queue, but it will be worth the wait!
Day 4 Three Families Tour
Today we are met by our guide as we embark on a full day step-on tour of the Three Families. Explore some of the most influential families in North East England. At Wallington House, we learn about the Blackett family, wealthy mine owners and politically influential, and the famous Trevelyan family. One of the most influential surnames to date, however – and for good reason – must be that of Armstrong. Lord William Armstrong of both Newcastle and Cragside was an industrialist, inventor and philanthropist. Learn about the influences of North East powerhouses during this awe-inspiring National Trust tour of Wallington & Cragside.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Day 1 Arrival
We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
Day 2 Newcastle
Today we are met by our guide who will treat us to a half day step-on guided tour of Newcastle. We experience how the city has dramatically changed from “carrying coal” to becoming a cultural hub within North East England. Understand the history and heritage from its Roman origins, Anglo Saxon past through to the age of steam and coal to today and beyond. Highlights include Old Newcastle (castle and cathedral quarters), classic Grainger Town (Earl Grey – he of the tea!), Quayside and some hidden gems along the way. After our tour we have the rest of the day at leisure to explore this fine city.
Day 3 Beamish Museum
Today we visit the Living Museum of the North, the Beamish Museum. This famous open-air museum, set within 300 acres of beautiful County Durham countryside, tells the story of life in Northeast England through the ages. We experience town life as it would have been in WWII, visit a 1940’s farm, the Colliery and Pit Village in the early 1900s and take unlimited free rides on the Beamish tram, but most importantly, be sure to visit Davy’s Fried Fish. Dab & chips cooked the traditional way in coal-fired ranges using beef dripping and served up in specially printed newspaper - there may be a queue, but it will be worth the wait!
Day 4 Three Families Tour
Today we are met by our guide as we embark on a full day step-on tour of the Three Families. Explore some of the most influential families in North East England. At Wallington House, we learn about the Blackett family, wealthy mine owners and politically influential, and the famous Trevelyan family. One of the most influential surnames to date, however – and for good reason – must be that of Armstrong. Lord William Armstrong of both Newcastle and Cragside was an industrialist, inventor and philanthropist. Learn about the influences of North East powerhouses during this awe-inspiring National Trust tour of Wallington & Cragside.
Day 5 Departure
After breakfast, we make our way home.
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Located next to the River Tyne in the riverside area of Newcastle, the contemporary Copthorne Newcastle is proud of its warm welcome to coach groups. It’s a 20 minute walk to the city centre and has easy access to all road links. The majority of bedrooms boast wonderful river views from the large bay windows and are comfortable and well decorated. The large, modern restaurant overlooks the river and is contemporary in style, whilst the bar has a sports-bar feel with comfortable seating. There is also an outside terrace that makes the most of the riverside location.
• Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
Copthorne Hotel Newcastle
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
4 Nights Half Board
Twin from £407pp
Double for Sole Use Supplement from £190
Based on Monday arrivals
Inclusions
• Half day step-on guided tour of Newcastle
• Entrance to Beamish Museum
• Full day step-on guided Three Families tour
• Entrance to Wallington House & Gardens
• Entrance to Cragside
Please refer to your quote for hotel inclusions.
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