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3About Beamish
Beamish in County Durham draws visitors to its world-renowned open air museum, easily reached via the A693 from the A1(M) at Chester-le-Street. Newcastle lies 20 minutes north on the A692, whilst Durham city connects via the A167. The museum authentically recreates northeast life across different eras, featuring period buildings, vintage trams, and costumed interpreters demonstrating traditional pit village life.
Where is Beamish on the map?
Beamish is in England, at 54.875, -1.646 - about 13 km south-west of Windy Nook.
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EV Chargers in Beamish
- Pinetree Way, Gateshead350 kW
- Lobley Hill Road, Gateshead300 kW
- Old Durham Road, Gateshead300 kW
- Sands Road, Gateshead300 kW
- Shearlegs Road, Gateshead300 kW
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What is the closest airport to Beamish?
The closest airport to Beamish is Newcastle International Airport, 32 km (about 46 min by car). Other airports nearby: Teesside International Airport.