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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 - 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
- Excellent5784
- Very Good1250
- Average301
- Poor107
- Terrible83
Recent Reviews:
- 300catherinejWhitehaven, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayChristmas let down
Sunday, 17th November 2019I was soooooo looking forward to this trip. Having been to Beamish before & loved the museum, I couldn't wait to go for the Christmas Parade. I'm aware that this is staffed by volunteers but most... Read full review - John MKidderminster, WorcestershireAbsolutely fantastic
Sunday, 17th November 2019I am now an elderly man and partly disabled. The great thing about Beamish is that old buses and trams run round the site all day. That made it all accessible for me. The various areas reminded me so... Read full review - chrischopsOldham, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayAccessibilityMonday, 18th November 2019Accessible wheelchair bus was fantastic- staff wheel you on bus - lift goes up - wheel onto the bus and secure wheelchair - my friend was then first on the bus so she could sit near me - nothing was... 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 2020 (29 Oct 2019 - 5 Apr 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
| 24th March 2020 to 28th October 2020 (24 Mar 2020 - 28 Oct 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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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