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Beamish Museum
7,820 reviews
#5 of 34 Museums in County Durham
"Fantastic day with grandchildren so much Great day with the grandchildren so educational lots for them too learn about amazing old school and all the different items in the
shops
they loved the old sweet shop,the..."
"Second visit within the twelfth month ticket, this is one of the best
museums
I've ever visited, lots to see and do, access very good and very knowledgeable helpful staff, Davys fish shop is superb, dab and chips..."
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Locomotion
1,111 reviews
#6 of 34 Museums in County Durham
"We had a really excellent visit to Locomotion, beautifully restored
locomotives and rolling stock
with very informative signage and very knowledgeable and helpful staff able to chat about the exhibits and their hi..."
"Excellent range of
exhibits
including “Flying Scotsman”, “Green Arrow” and ”Hardwicke” plus Queen Alexandra’s carries giving a little bit of Edwardian elegance."
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The Bowes Museum
1,727 reviews
#7 of 34 Museums in County Durham
"Finally made it here, having mistakenly thought for years this was a little local history museum, and wow! Amazing and impressive
French chateau
style building, imposing setting, and a huge and fascinating collect..."
"Well worth visiting the displays are wonderful and there are often new exhibitions which are unique to the
Museum
and the North of England all set off in a magical building the staff are both very friendly and kno..."
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Hartlepool Quay
296 reviews
#8 of 34 Museums in County Durham
"We visit here at least once a year and stay at the
Premier Inn
, it provides wonderful scenery and a really nice walk with plenty of things of interest to see"
"Worth the long drive to see the restored HMS Trincomalee, helpful guides and an interesting recreation of the dockside
shops
and trades."
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Lindisfarne Gospels
134 reviews
#13 of 34 Museums in County Durham
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The Weardale Museum & High House Chapel
33 reviews
#15 of 34 Museums in County Durham
"Excellent presentation from the staff followed by a visit to the exceptional little
museum
in the attached manse."
"The chapel next door is so peaceful and interesting and it's good that you are able to take your time to look round upstairs and down, finally there is a long and lovely walk behind the
museum
to see and enjoy som..."
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Rokeby Park
18 reviews
#24 of 34 Museums in County Durham
"Look out for the
needlework
paintings."
"Ann Morritts
needlework
is amazing never seen anything like it before."
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PSS Wingfield Castle
114 reviews
#25 of 34 Museums in County Durham
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What are the best places for specialty museums in County Durham?
These places are best for specialty museums in County Durham:
Beamish Museum
The Bowes Museum
Locomotion
Hartlepool Quay
Rokeby Park
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in County Durham for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly specialty museums in County Durham:
Beamish Museum
Locomotion
Hartlepool Quay
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in County Durham for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking specialty museums in County Durham:
Beamish Museum
The Bowes Museum
Hartlepool Quay
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in County Durham for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking specialty museums in County Durham:
Beamish Museum
Locomotion
The Bowes Museum
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Which places provide the best specialty museums in County Durham for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly specialty museums in County Durham:
Beamish Museum
Locomotion
The Bowes Museum
Hartlepool Quay
The Weardale Museum & High House Chapel
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Which places provide the best hidden gems for specialty museums in County Durham?
These are the best hidden gems for specialty museums in County Durham:
Locomotion
The Bowes Museum
The Weardale Museum & High House Chapel
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