Curated luxury hotels near Beamish Open Air Museum

• Fairytale castle
• Escape room
• Themed events

With its towers, grand interiors and rooms fit for royalty, the Lumley Castle Hotel is like something out of the fairytale books. It sits on a hill surrounded by parklands, between Durham and Newcastle. It’s also opposite Durham County Cricket Ground, so you can walk to matches. You can spend your days exploring the North East England, or making yourself at home in its beautiful rooms, restaurants and bars.

You can choose to stay in the castle itself, or the courtyard. And upgrades to one of the three suites really are worth it for the four poster beds, rolltop or jacuzzi baths and countryside views. When you’re not in your room, there’s a cosy library bar to chill out in – even in winter, there’s often a log fire going. They serve brunch, as well as bits like toasted ciabatta sandwiches, sharing platters and soups for lunch. In the main Knights restaurant, meanwhile, you can dine on duck breast, monkfish or rump of lamb under a dramatic vaulted ceiling.

There’s always something going on at Lumley Castle. The hotel runs lots of fun events, from Elizabethan banquets and Motown nights to 80s-themed bingo and breakfast with Santa. And did we mention the escape room? Yep, you can book in to play Lily of Lumley without leaving the castle walls.

With a stay at Leonardo Hotel Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-friendly hotel is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Life Science Centre.

With a stay at INNSiDE by Meliá Newcastle, you'll be centrally located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within a 5-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from High Level Bridge.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Newcastle City Center), Kabannas Newcastle is within a 15-minute walk of Eldon Square Shopping Centre and Castle Keep. This upscale hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Chinatown and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Tyne Bridge.

With a stay at Hamsteels Hall in Durham, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Diggerland. This farm stay is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve.

When you stay at Village Hotel Newcastle in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This luxury hotel is 18.7 mi (30 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Blue Flames Sporting Club.

Built in the style of a Manor House making it one of the most distinctive hotels in Northumberland. Overlooking the Derwent Valley, this beautiful hotel is located within easy reach of Newcastle and Durham.

Derwent Manor is set in 20 acres of land and the interior is every bit as impressive as its exterior. Most of the spacious en-suite bedrooms have timber-beamed ceilings and all have one or two double beds. Prego Restaurant, with its huge open fire, serves a range of English and continental cuisine in stylish surroundings, while hearty bar meals can be enjoyed in our Antler Bar and Lounge. For the corporate requirements or for social occasions and weddings, the hotel boasts a range of Conference and Banqueting Suites seating up to 300 guests. Leisure Club with indoor pool, sauna, spa bath and fitness centre. For modern, professional and friendly service in a grand setting, any visit to Derwent Manor will be a memorable one.

With a stay at Radisson BLU Hotel Durham in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Crook Hall and Gardens. This eco-friendly hotel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

When you stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newcastle International Airport in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be connected to the airport, within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-friendly hotel is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Kingston Park Stadium.

When you stay at Great North Hotel in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Newcastle Racecourse.

With a stay at Clarion Hotel Newcastle South in Boldon Colliery, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This spa hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Boldon Business Park.

With a stay at Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 15 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Grand Hotel Gosforth Park is within a 15-minute drive of Quayside and St. James' Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 16.2 mi (26.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Newcastle Racecourse.

With a stay at Delta Hotels Durham Royal County, you'll be centrally located in Durham – a 1-minute drive from Durham University and 14 minutes from Beamish Open Air Museum. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

Located in Durham, Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum. This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.

With a stay at Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Jesmond), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Jesmond Dene Park.

Holiday Inn Sunderland – City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Sunderland – a 5-minute walk from Sunderland Empire and 6 minutes by foot from University of Sunderland. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stadium of Light and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

With a stay at Holiday Inn Newcastle Jesmond by IHG in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Newcastle-upon-Tyne Civic Centre.

With a stay at Farnley Tower Guesthouse in Durham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Gala Theatre Durham. This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church.

Located in Consett, Anchor Inn is a 4-minute drive from Stocksfield Golf Club and 9 minutes from Empire Theatre. This property is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from St. James' Park.