Places to stay in Beamish, County Durham

Beamish, previously named 'Pit Hill' is a village in County Durham situated to the north east of Stanley. A general misconception concerns most people who believe that Beamish is and always will be in Stanley. Beamish is contained within Hell Hole Wood. It is home to Beamish Museum, an open air museum seeking to replicate a northern town of the early 20th century. Its principal pub is the Shepherd and Shepherdess and near Beamish Museum entrance. Local dining options include Beamish Museum, The Black Horse, Gemelli Bistro, and Pizza Corner.

The center of Beamish ( which is at is longitude -1°39'32.4 and latitude 54°52'54.372 ) is located 2 miles away from Stanley, 4 miles away from Chester-le-Street, 7 miles away from Pity Me and 8 miles away from Durham.

Available Beamish lodging

We currently have 4 accommodations in and around Beamish.

Beamish Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Washington
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Washington:

A handy hub for all your travels in the North East, the Premier Inn Hotel Newcastle Washington puts you bang in between Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham. You'll be perfectly placed for all the sights of the cities and the key edge-of-town business locations.
Emerson Road
Washington, Tyne and Wear
Photograph of Travelodge, Chester-le-Street
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Travelodge

Approx 5 miles away in Chester-le-Street:

Our Chester-le-Street hotel places you in the historic northern market town of Chester Le Street, home to Durham County Cricket club.
Great North Road
Chester-le-Street, County Durham
Hotels

Beamish Hall Country House Hotel

At the 4-Star Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, BW Premier Collection you will find delightful accommodations, close to Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham.
Beamish
Beamish, County Durham
Hotel

Approx 5 miles away in Washington:

Our Washington A1(M) Southbound hotel is close to the Washington WWT Wetland Centre and a short drive from the vibrant quayside of Gateshead.
Moto Service Area, A1(M), Portobello
Washington, Tyne and Wear

Beamish Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

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