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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 | £19.00 per ticket type |
| Child All Year Unlimited Pass | £11.00 per ticket type |
| Family (1+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £35.50 per ticket type |
| Family (2+1) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £43.50 per ticket type |
| Family (2+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £49.50 per ticket type |
| Senior Citizens / Students all year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket | £14.00 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).
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
- 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 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent5205
- Very Good1156
- Average261
- Poor97
- Terrible73
Recent Reviews:
- 4_Yorkshire_folksBarnsley, United KingdomFantastic family day out
Wednesday, 7th November 2018All the family absolutely loved Beamish open air museum. The children found it fascinating as did the adults and really enjoyed riding on the old trams and buses around the park. There is so much to... Read full review - Mummy2AbigailNottingham, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayFirst visit
Wednesday, 7th November 2018Visited here for the first time. Weather wasn't that good but we managed to see a couple of sections. Couldn't find the 1940 farm even though we followed the signs. Only got to see the 1900 town... Read full review - Mike17125Scotland, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesBack in Time
Friday, 9th November 2018Visiting the area decided to visit the Beamish Museum.A bit expensive at £19 per person although that last a year if you are near and want to re-visit.Took a tram ride into the shops.Was a bit... 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
| 29th October 2018 to 5th April 2019 (29 Oct 2018 - 5 Apr 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 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 |
* 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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Beamish Museum: Christmas at Beamish Launch ParadeEvery year Father Christmas arrives in style for his stay at Beamish, he’s travelled to us by RAF Sea King helicopter, by motorbike, on a fire engine, as part of a nativity parade with real camels and even been escorted by unicorns!- more info
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Beamish Museum: Twelfth Night CelebrationsLooking for the perfect post Christmas outing? Well look no further! We invite you to join us in celebrating Twelfth Night and first footing at Pockerley Old Hall from the 27th December to 6th January (closed New Year’s Day).- more info
Thursday, 6th December 2018 - Thursday, 6th December 2018
Beamish Museum: Christmas Evenings *SOLD OUT*Beamish will open its doors from 4.30pm – 9.30pm for a special festive evening in the Edwardian Town and Pit Village and the chance to experience Georgian twelfth night celebrations at Pockerley Old Hall.
- more info
Monday, 24th December 2018 - Monday, 24th December 2018
Beamish Museum: Winter Fun Fair Ice SkatingTake to the ice on our real ice rink to perfect your skating skills! Tickets available from the Winter Fun Fair on the day. Skates available from child size 8. Includes 20 minute session. - more info
Saturday, 8th December 2018 - Saturday, 8th December 2018
Beamish Museum: Tyneside AcapellaTyneside Acapella will be performing in the Pit Village Chapel at 11am and 2pm.- more info
Sunday, 9th December 2018 - Sunday, 9th December 2018
Beamish Museum: Singaround SundayHetton Band Hall in The Pit Village will be resonating to the sound of banjos, mandolins, squeeze boxes and voices in harmony during this Singaround Sunday.- more info
Sunday, 16th December 2018 - Sunday, 16th December 2018
Beamish Museum: CASA Performing ArtsCASA Performing Arts will be performing in the Pit Village Chapel at 11am and 2pm.- more info
Monday, 24th December 2018 - Monday, 24th December 2018
Beamish Museum: Beamish Volunteer ChoirOur very own Beamish Volunteer Choir will be performing in the Pit Village Chapel at 1.30pm.- more info
Saturday, 1st December 2018 - Saturday, 1st December 2018
Beamish Museum: Beamish QuiltersKeeping traditional skills alive, Beamish Quilters is led by experienced local quilt makers.- more info
Friday, 19th April 2019 - Monday, 22nd April 2019
Beamish Museum: Easter Fun at BeamishEnjoy a cracking day out at Beamish this Easter with lots of egg-citing activities happening at the museum.- more info
Saturday, 27th April 2019 - Sunday, 28th April 2019
Beamish Museum Great North Festival of Transport: Horses at WorkThis fascinating and exciting event showcases some of the most impressive horses and horse-drawn vehicles ever seen at Beamish.- more info
Sunday, 5th May 2019 - Monday, 6th May 2019
Beamish Museum: May Day CelebrationsJoin us in The Pit Village on 5th and 6th for a host of May Day activities! Did you know that May Day was one of the biggest annual celebrations in Edwardian times?- more info
Thursday, 30th May 2019 - Sunday, 2nd June 2019
Beamish Museum: Georgian FairExperience a fair like no other as The Squire of Pockerley sets about hiring his staff for the coming months!- more info
Wednesday, 26th June 2019 - Sunday, 30th June 2019
Beamish Musuem: Old King CoalEnjoy banner parades and brass band performances and find out more about the important contribution made by North East miners and their families to the industrial revolution.- more info
Thursday, 11th July 2019 - Sunday, 14th July 2019
Beamish Museum: Festival of 50'sDig out your 50s finery and rock ‘n’ roll along to this fabulous celebration of all things 50s. Enjoy some fantastic 50s food, fashion and fun from 12th to 15th July!- more info
Thursday, 11th April 2019 - Sunday, 14th April 2019
Beamish Museum Great North Festival of Transport: Great North Steam FairJoin us as our annual Great North Steam Fair returns from Thursday, 11th to Sunday 14th April – part of the amazing Great North Festival of Transport.- more info
