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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
Tel: +44 0191 370 4000
OnlineBooking
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult All Year Unlimited Pass | £19.50 per ticket type |
| Child All Year Unlimited Pass | £11.50 per ticket type |
| Family (1+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £36.50 per ticket type |
| Family (2+1) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £44.50 per ticket type |
| Family (2+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £51.00 per ticket type |
| Senior Citizens / Students all year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £14.50 per ticket type |
With the Beamish Unlimited Pass, you pay just once and visit for a whole year FREE of charge (including all daytime events).
Special evening events, such as Halloween and Christmas Evenings are ticket only (separate charge applies) and must be booked in advance. Book online at www.beamish.org.uk
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2019 - Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Gold 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2017 - Visit England
Visit England Award for Excellence Bronze 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
North East Tourism Awards Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award – Gold 2017 2018
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent5544
- Very Good1204
- Average285
- Poor102
- Terrible78
Recent Reviews:
- John MNorwich, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFantastic museum
Friday, 19th July 2019We like museums, especially living museums with staff in period dress and we were not disappointed. Beamish Museum is a real gem. The exhibits are beautifully presented and the staff so knowledgeable... Read full review - P3414YAmikebUnited KingdomFantastic day outSaturday, 20th July 2019A day isn't long enough to get the full benefit from all the exhibits. The staff are engaging and informative and even though the site is huge even someone of limited mobility can get around on a... Read full review
- Bee BNewcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayGreat Museum for all agesSaturday, 20th July 2019Beamish is unique - this was a hands-on experience of history. A good chance to get an insight of the North East in the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. There are the different areas, with buses and trams of... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - Free parking.
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - Dogs are welcome at Beamish but must be kept on a lead at all times (not allowed into any of the buildings).
Access Information
Opening Times
| 24th March 2019 to 28th October 2019 (24 Mar 2019 - 28 Oct 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| 29th October 2018 to 5th April 2020 (29 Oct 2019 - 5 Apr 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Last admission is always 3pm. Allow at least four hours for a summer visit and three hours for a winter visit.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). Signposted from the A1(M) jct 63. Travel along A693 for 4 miles towards Stanley picking up signs for Beamish Museum. Postcode for Sat Nav users is DH9 0RG.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest railway stations are Durham, Chester-le-Street and Newcastle.
Waggonway service 28/28A offers regular buses from Newcastle City Centre, Gateshead, Birtley, Ouston and Chester-le-Street. Buses run every 30 minutes on Monday to Saturday daytimes and hourly in the evening and on Sundays. Connections with other bus, train or metro services can be made in Newcastle, Gateshead and Chester-le-Street.
Service 128 provides a direct link with Durham City Centre. Buses run hourly on Saturdays throughout the summer season from 5 April to 2 November 2014. The 128 offers convenient connections with trains at Durham railway station and with other bus services at Durham bus station.
Lime service 8 runs every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday from Sunderland Interchange, via Washington, Chester-le-Street and Stanley.
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Thursday, 29th August 2019 - Sunday, 22nd September 2019
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Saturday, 20th July 2019 - Wednesday, 28th August 2019
Beamish: Summer of FunEvery day during the school holidays, from Saturday, 20th July to Wednesday, 28thAugust, there’ll be amazing activities taking place across the museum for all the family to enjoy.- more info
Thursday, 29th August 2019 - Sunday, 1st September 2019
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Saturday, 7th September 2019 - Sunday, 8th September 2019
Beamish: Beamish Leek ShowPack up your potatoes and bring your beetroot to the Beamish Leek Show in the Pit Village. On the 7th and 8th of September 2019, the annual contest will see home-grown vegetables and flowers battle it out in an attempt to take first prize.- more info
Saturday, 21st September 2019 - Sunday, 22nd September 2019
Beamish: Hands-on Heritage SkillsOn Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September 2019, come along and have a go at some traditional skills at Beamish.- more info
Saturday, 21st September 2019 - Saturday, 21st September 2019
Beamish: Yesterday Belongs to YouThe popular County Durham History and Heritage Forum event will take place at Beamish this year. Local history groups will come together to display their fascinating projects at the biannual event.- more info
Sunday, 29th September 2019 - Sunday, 29th September 2019
Beamish: Classic Car DayOn Sunday 29th September 2019, Beamish is hosting its annual Classic Car Day. The North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles Motoring Club has organised the event.- more info
Saturday, 16th November 2019 - Tuesday, 24th December 2019
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Saturday, 5th October 2019 - Sunday, 6th October 2019
Beamish: Power from the PastIn addition to the visiting vehicles we welcome for our special events such as the Great North Steam Fair and Reliability Run, Beamish has a large collection of transport which can often be seen in operation around the museum.- more info
Sunday, 21st July 2019 - Sunday, 21st July 2019
Saturday, 7th September 2019 - Saturday, 7th September 2019
Saturday, 21st September 2019 - Saturday, 21st September 2019
Tuesday, 24th December 2019 - Tuesday, 24th December 2019
Beamish Museum: Off Key MusicTap your foot along to the sound of Off Key Music, who will be performing in Hetton Band Hall in The 1900s Pit Village from 12pm to 1pm and taking part in the Empire and Flag Day parade at 2.30pm.- more info
Saturday, 6th April 2019 - Saturday, 14th December 2019
Beamish Museum: Bands at Beamish!Bands at Beamish!- more info
Saturday, 10th August 2019 - Saturday, 10th August 2019
Saturday, 14th September 2019 - Saturday, 14th September 2019
Saturday, 12th October 2019 - Saturday, 12th October 2019
Saturday, 9th November 2019 - Saturday, 9th November 2019
Beamish Museum: Cog Railway Operating DayThe Beamish Cog Railway is the world’s first 7 1/4″ gauge rack railway set within the grounds of the museum.- more info
