Durham Treasures from Bowes to Beamish
Monday 5th to Friday 9th October 2026 - Join us as we visit Durham. No trip to this part of the world would be complete with out a visit to Beamish, the 'Living Museum of the North' From £679pp
Book NowDurham as you've never seen it!
Beyond its historic core, Durham has a lively town centre with markets, shops & winding medieval streets. Acclaimed as a World Heritage Site and dominated by the magnificent Norman cathedral and castle sitting high above the River Wear. Spend a day at one of Tally Ho’s favourites, Beamish living museum. Telling the story of everyday people from the 1820’s to the 1950’s, experience the sights, sounds and even smells of the past. After spending time in the town Barnard Castle, we visit the Bowes Museum. Often described as a "French Chateau in the English countryside", celebrated for its diverse and world-class collections.
Redworth Hall Hotel & Spa, Durham****
Redworth Hall Hotel & Spa is a Jacobean manor house with many original features including the magnificent Great Hall, an ornate staircase and lounges. All rooms are pleasantly furnished and equipped with the amenities you need for a restful stay including en-suite bathroom, desk and/or seating area, complimentary WiFi and tea and coffee making facilities.
Your Holiday Includes:
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4 Nights dinner, bed & full English breakfast
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Entrance to Bowes Museum
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Entrance to Beamish Living Museum
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Free time in Durham & Barnard Castle
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Travel by Tally Ho coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£679pp based on two sharing twin/double room. Singles supplement £150pp.
Image from ©Visit Britain, Pawel Libera
Image ©Durham County Council or Andrew Matthews
Monday 5th October
We leave Devon and travel to our hotel South of Durham.
DTuesday 6th October
Today, we begin our day with a drive to the market town of Barnard Castle (known as Barny to the locals) where we have time to explore the town and have lunch. You can see where Dickens immortalized 'Dothboys Hall', take a look at Cromwell's refuge, browse the antique shops or visit the castle itself, high above the Tees. We then visit Bowes Museum, just outside the town. This is one of County Durham's biggest surprises. Housed in a majestic French-style chateau, the museum opened in 1892 and houses a superb collection of art including the beautiful Silver Swan automaton.
D, FEWednesday 7th Octobe
A trip to Beamish, the 'Living Museum of the North' tells the story of life in the north east of England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times. Set in 300 acres of beautiful countryside, step back in time as you take a tram ride through a real Edwardian market town, visit an authentic dentist, pit village and colliery, where costumed staff are proud to share their heritage.
D, FEThursday 8th October
After breakfast, we travel to the ancient and historic city of Durham, acclaimed as a World Heritage Site and dominated by the magnificent Norman cathedral and castle sitting high above the River Wear. We have the day to explore the city with its labyrinth of little streets and alleyways.
D, FEFriday 9th October
After a full English breakfast we return home to Devon.
FED=Dinner, FE=Full English Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church |
| Dartmouth | Dartmouth Marks & Spencer |
| Dartmouth. | Dartmouth Townstal |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross |
| Plympton 6 | Plympton Harewood House bus stop |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
