Campsites near Beamish Open Air Museum

Step back in time to see the fascinating life of yesteryear in the North of England. Ride open topped trams around County Durham, grab a bag of penny sweets and then muck in at the 1940s farm, guided by friendly locals. And how fitting to see it all while enjoying a spot of traditional camping? Before the word 'staycation' was even invented, the Brits of yesterday were packing up to visit these campsites near Beamish Open Air Museum.