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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
Tel: +44 0191 370 4000
OnlineBooking
Book Tickets
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult All Year Unlimited Pass / Day T | £35.00 per ticket type |
| Child (5-16) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £20.50 per ticket type |
| Child under five Year Unlimited Pass / Day | Free |
| Family (1+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £57.50 per ticket type |
| Family (1+3) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £69.00 per ticket type |
| Family (2+1) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £74.00 per ticket type |
| Family (2+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £85.50 per ticket type |
| Family (2+3) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £96.00 per ticket type |
| Senior (60+)/Student All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £26.00 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).
Want to make the most of your visits to Beamish? Join the Friends of Beamish and you’ll get a fantastic package of FREE entry, free regular Beamish Magazine, discount on a guidebook, plus other great discounts and exclusive offers: https://www.beamish.org.uk/support-us/friends-of-beamish/
Last admission is one hour before closing time.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020 - Visit England
VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
TripAdvisor
- Excellent6721
- Very Good1517
- Average475
- Poor248
- Terrible182
Recent Reviews:
- Cosmopolitan800580United KingdomLiving history in all weathers
Sunday, 15th February 2026There really is a lot to see at Beamish, and on a wet day in early February there aren't a lot of other visitors to crowd out the experience. The 1950s village is an interesting contrast to the... Read full review - Chris PReally different
Saturday, 21st February 2026I have been here a few times and you always discover something new Read full review - diveteamWales, United KingdomBeamish – Step Back in Time at the Living Museum of the NorthWednesday, 25th February 2026Visiting Beamish, The Living Museum of the North was one of the most immersive and enjoyable heritage experiences I’ve had in the UK. Located in County Durham, Beamish isn’t a traditional museum... Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Access Statement - Please see below
- Guide Dogs Permitted - Please refer to Beamish Museum's website, 'Visiting with Dogs'.
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking Onsite
- On site parking - Free parking.
- Parking (free)
Payment Methods
- Free GTO Inspection Visits
- Min group size - Beamish Museum offers discounted day admission for pre-booked groups of 15 or more
- Special group rates - Beamish Museum offers discounted day admission for pre-booked groups of 15 or more
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted - For more information, please visit Beamish Museum's website and refer to the 'Visiting with Dogs' policy.
Provider Features
- Outdoor Attraction
Target Markets
- Family Fun
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - Beamish Museum offers discounted day admission for pre-booked groups of 15 or more
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (14 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2027) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2026 (2 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 2026 (28 Mar 2026 - 23 Oct 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Please visit Beamish Museum's website for further information on opening times in the 'plan your visit' section
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Beamish Museum is eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne and 12 miles from Durham, and is signposted on the A1(M) J63, A68 and A693.
Postcode for Sat Nav users is DH9 0RG.
Public Transport Directions
Service 28 offers a bus service from Newcastle City Centre, Gateshead, Birtley, Ouston and Chester-le-Street. Connections with other bus, train or metro services can be made in Newcastle, Gateshead and Chester-le-Street.
Service 29 operates a service between Newcastle, Gateshead, Kibblesworth, Ouston, Beamish, Grange Villa, Pelton Fell and Chester-le-Street.
Service 8 runs between Stanley and Sunderland.
Visit the Go North East website for full details and bus timetables to help you plan your journey to Beamish.
We’ve been advised that some journeys may be cancelled at short notice. Go North East aims to provide as much notice as possible with a dedicated page on their website which is updated around 6pm each evening ready for the following day. These updates can be found at Go North East's website
Highlights...
The Angel's Way, Whitley BayTraverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.
