Durham Christmas Market & Beamish

Step into Christmas on this unforgettable two-day break to beautiful Durham! Packed with dozens of quaint stalls winding their way between the historic cathedral and castle, the city’s Christmas market is an enchanting way to spend an afternoon. Wander beneath a spellbinding blanket of fairy lights, hear the carol singers’ lovely jingling, ring-ting-tingling tunes and browse for handmade gifts with a seasonal treat in hand. The next day we have the chance to discover Beamish, the open-air living museum of the North, all dressed up for the yuletide season.

Hotel

Selected Hotel

JG2 or JG3 rating

We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel (JG2 or JG3 rating). The comfortable rooms are en-suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Hotel Rating

JG2 rating

Hotels with a JG2 rating are a mixture of larger hotels and privately owned properties. Décor and furnishings may be simple but are clean and well maintained. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, TV and may have tea/coffee making facilities. Food may be buffet style in some of the larger hotels. Services may be limited but efficient.

JG3 rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.