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Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 5:35 pm
by andyborris
I guess like others, we're taking a week in Bamburgh, but what to do or see in the days before the real fun starts?
Here's my idea.
http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.o ... coversites
The site at Wooler common is a 30 minute drive from the campsite, so I'm hoping for at least one clear night.
Any other suggestions?
Andy
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:03 pm
by Dave B
I've always wanted to visit Beamish museum village, and just over 50 miles from Bamburgh, it looks like the basis for a nice trip out.
http://www.beamish.org.uk/
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:17 pm
by laurence
On one of the few sunny days in summer 2012 i visited Beamish and would give it a gold star rating, the trams,mines and edwardian streets were all great.imo, well worth visiting en route to the national,
cheers,
Laurence
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:34 pm
by raceyredcar
Sue Watson has informed me that there is a programme on BBC starting from Sunday at 8pm called - " Border Country- The Story of Britain's Lost Middleland" which covers the history of Northumberland - might give a few ideas?
The group has plenty organised and I'm really looking forward to it - I quite fancy a trip to Beamish too!
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 7:49 pm
by Dave B
raceyredcar wrote:I quite fancy a trip to Beamish too!
Perhaps a group visit could be organised and our cars parked in a small display, could be of interest to other visitors
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:52 pm
by CAR
We we went to Beamish in 2012 with the kids, it was great. Its well worth the visit.
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2014 9:55 pm
by CAR
andyborris wrote:I guess like others, we're taking a week in Bamburgh, but what to do or see in the days before the real fun starts?
Here's my idea.
http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.o ... coversites
The site at Wooler common is a 30 minute drive from the campsite, so I'm hoping for at least one clear night.
Any other suggestions?
Andy
Sounds good Andy, Amanda is quite good at pointing out the constellations to me, but light pollution here makes star gazing difficult.
Colin
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:41 am
by englishbull
Dave B wrote:raceyredcar wrote:I quite fancy a trip to Beamish too!
Perhaps a group visit could be organised and our cars parked in a small display, could be of interest to other visitors
Good idea Dave................
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 11:37 am
by ljd
if your here on 22nd paxton house vintage rally is on that is good day and not far from camp site.
beamish is great day out if you go in group will get discount.
will see if any other events on as i live in northumberland.
Re: Holiday time at the Nationals 2014
Posted: Sun May 11, 2014 12:11 pm
by anth.w
So people want to go to Beamish. We can do that. If we get 15 people to go we get group rates. It's about 60 miles away from Bamburgh so very do able. The museum is very interesting and very hands on so well worth a visit. Great for the kids as well. Cost would be £11.50 and £6.50 at group rate. If you would like to go we'll add it to the itinerary and I'll book a group visit. Get back to me on
triumph2500@yahoo.co.uk ASAP. Otherwise all looking good for Northumberland 2014. Looking forward to seeing you all