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Beamish

gingerdad
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Any tips for Beamish, going next weekend with my wife and two daughters (7 & 5).. never been before.

Regards

GD
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  • vikingaero
    vikingaero Posts: 10,920 Forumite
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    Wrap up warm!

    Get there when it opens because the hordes arrive after 12pm and it can get very busy.

    Take the trolleybus to the town/village first and explore that and do the other stuff later.
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  • System
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    dont bother ! i used to live nearby its like every other tourist trap a complete rip off!
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  • mshappy
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    gingerdad wrote: »
    Any tips for Beamish, going next weekend with my wife and two daughters (7 & 5).. never been before.

    Regards

    GD
    Just wrap up warm.I went a few years back and thought it was brilliant.It was quite expensive but well worth it.Would love to go back.
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  • vikingaero
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    CHRISSYG wrote: »
    dont bother ! i used to live nearby its like every other tourist trap a complete rip off!

    You can use Tesco Clubcard Deals at Beamish.

    Each to their own. My mum enjoyed it and so did my 2 kids aged 4 and 5.
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  • noonesperfect
    noonesperfect Posts: 1,831 Forumite
    I went a few years ago and loved it. Very interesting place. I'd go again.

    Defo wrap up warm and take a picnic, the catering isn't up to much and like most tourist attractions, expensive for what you get.
    :wave:
  • gingerdad
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    We had a great day at Beamish yeaterday, did take our own packed lunch, didn't manage to get all round the site, the girls spent too much time in the School. would go again very good day out, and wasn't to busy yesterday.

    We went to the Life Centre in Newcastle today and that was also a great day out.

    Regards

    GD
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  • noonesperfect
    noonesperfect Posts: 1,831 Forumite
    Hi GD
    Thanks for letting us know how you got on. Glad you had a good day.
    :wave:
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