MG Car Club National Event: Beamish Horticultural Show & Durham
From £299 per person
3 Days / 2 Nights or 4 Days / 3 Nights
3 - 5 September 2027
Other dates may be available
We’re delighted to be launching the MG Travel Club, with our wonderful partners at the MG Car Club, with this national event to the North East and Beamish Living Museum of the North, staying at the 4* Radisson Hotel in Durham, from 03-05 September 2027.
There are numerous exclusive MGCC member only items, such as special infield parking at Beamish, as well as the chance to take photos on the famous streets of the living museum, something that not many get the privilege of doing.
At the heart of the weekend lies Saturday’s entry to the Beamish Museum, a venue that perfectly mirrors the timeless charm of the MG marque. With exclusive parking limited to just 250 cars within the event field, participants are guaranteed pride of place.
Whatsmore, the day at Beamish is combined with the Horticultural Show, where we have negotiated special permission with Beamish for an MG Car Display within the show itself (limited to just 250 cars), something no other cars will be able to do over this weekend. With brass band entertainment, food stalls and beautiful flowers on display, all in addition to an already brilliant venue in Beamish, it promises to be a brilliant day in your MG!
Sundays optional scenic drive provides a fitting finale. Guided through picturesque routes curated by the local Tyne Tees club, the journey leads to the stunning The Bowes Museum. Here, exclusive MGCC display parking offers yet another photographic opportunity, while entry and guided tours invite participants to explore one of the region’s cultural gems.
Whether you prefer the full hotel package or simply wish to attend Saturday’s showcase, there are options to suit different levels of involvement. Priority booking will be given to those living within 30 miles and/or booking a hotel package. If there is any availability left after 01 September 2026, we will then open entry only up to all members, subject to availability.
There’s even more added value for current MG Car Club members, with a £50 per car discount available on hotel packages (not applicable to entry only). You can obtain this discount in your online members area, or by contacting Kimber House for the discount code.
Tour Dates & Prices
What's Included
Services of Scenic Car Tours personnel onsite from Friday afternoon until Sunday lunchtime
Entry to Beamish MG and Horticultural Show on Saturday 04 September 2027
Exclusive (limited to 250 cars) MGCC/SCT parking within the events field/Horticultural Show
Opportunity for morning or evening photos on the street at Beamish (subject to logistics/numbers)
Accommodation at the 4* Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham (for those opting for hotel packages)
Reserved on-site hotel car parking. Hotel and Scenic Car Tours marshals will ensure only bookings via Scenic Car Tours will receive a free of charge (usually payable) guaranteed parking space at this central hotel with limited parking
B&B throughout
Event rally plaque
All bookings ABTOT protected
Please call us to register your interest for this tour. Bookings opening soon!
3 - 5 September 2027
3 Days / 2 Nights
From £299 per person
3 - 6 September 2027
4 Days / 3 Nights
From £369 per person
All prices are based on 2 persons sharing a car and occupying a twin or double room. Single occupancy supplement available on request.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Hotel arrival, meet and greet, and optional welcome dinner at Radisson Hotel
DAY 2 MGCC National Event: Beamish Living Museum of the North, and Beamish Horticultural Show. Optional gala dinner at Radisson Hotel
DAY 3 Optional Scenic drives to Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, with entry, display parking and guided tours included
Optional Extras
Friday informal welcome buffet – Radisson Hotel - £45pp
Fixed starter
3 choices of main and dessert from self-service buffet stations
Jugs of iced water on tables
Private use of the hotel restaurant - maximum 90 guests
Saturday Gala Dinner – Radisson Hotel - £65pp
Welcome drink
Entertainment
Maximum 210 guests including dance floor and a stage (banqueting style seating)
3 course served dinner, set menu
Private Room hire of gala dinner suite
Tea/coffee post dinner
Jugs of iced water on tables regularly replenished
Sunday Scenic drive to Bowes Museum - £29.50pp
Scenic drives (kindly provided by Tyne Tees)
Exclusive MGCC display parking for photo opportunity at Bowes
Entry to Bowes Museum including guided tours
Hotels
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Overlooking the River Wear in the heart of Durham, the Radisson Blu Hotel is the perfect riverside retreat. Durham, a quintessential English city in the northeast, is rich in history and culture, with UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Durham Castle.
With on-site car parking (chargeable unless agreed within your SCT package), restaurant and swimming pool, this central hotel has everything you need for a visit to Durham and the North East.