Discover the First UK Retro Tourist Town Offering Overnight Stays
A RETRO tourist town in the UK will soon start welcoming overnight guests for the first time in its history. The “living museum” of Beamish in County Durham allows people to see what life would have been like in the UK between the 1820s – 1950s, with replica homes, pubs, shops, businesses, and more.
Interactive Living History at Beamish
Interactive Living History at Beamish
Unlike other museums, Beamish is fully interactive, so instead of dusty items sitting behind glass cases, it has real people in authentic costumes leading demonstrations. There’s also great attention to detail paid in the recreation of the town, which is set out on a sprawling 300-acre estate.
Exclusive Overnight Stays at Beamish
Exclusive Overnight Stays at Beamish
Before 2024, visitors to the time warp “tourist town” were forced to leave when the museum closed at the end of the day. Those guests who want to keep the experience going for a little longer will be able to book an overnight stay at Beamish later this year.
Exciting New Attractions at Beamish
Exciting New Attractions at Beamish
A toy shop and an electrical shop and repair workshop are also set to open alongside the cinema. An 1820s pub called the Drover’s Tavern, where visitors will be able to enjoy Georgian-inspired food and drink, will also be opening. Until these attractions launch later this year, there are plenty of other activities and buildings to keep visitors entertained.
Exploring Living Museums in the UK
Exploring Living Museums in the UK
Beamish isn’t the only living museum in the UK, there’s also a similar museum in Dudley. The Black Country Living Museum in Dudley allows visitors to see what life would’ve been like between the 1850s-1960s, with replica high streets, retro houses, businesses, pubs, and even a chippy.
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