Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

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No visit to Durham is complete without a trip to Beamish. Here you’ll experience amazing sights, sounds, smells and delicious tastes as the past comes to life, this really is hands-on history.

​​​​Discover an amazing journey through time as you, hop aboard a traditional tram or bus and experience fascinating life in the North East in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

From beautiful Georgian gardens and an underground tour of a coal mine to a spot of Edwardian shopping, delicious traditional fish and chips, exploring The 1940s Farm and getting a fabulous 1950s hairstyle, there’s something for everyone to enjoy  at Beamish Museum!

Set within 400 beautiful acres, there’s something for everyone and award-winning Beamish.

Plus, whether you’re serious about steam or crazy about cars, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy at Beamish Museum throughout the year. All daytime events are included in museum admission.

Beamish is a fascinating museum for visitors of all ages and interests – there’s something to captivate everyone here. And great benefits for group visits too, with discounted day rates for parties of 15 or more, free admission for coach drivers and group visit organisers and free coach parking. Coach driver and group visit organiser are admitted free of charge. Free parking on hardstanding is available for around 30 coaches.

Beamish was awarded Coach Friendly Status by The Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT). The accolade rewards the museum’s commitment to providing excellent service for coaches and groups, and understanding the requirements of the coach, its passengers and driver.