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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
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The Living Museum of the North
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
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:
- Excellent4876
- Very Good1085
- Average245
- Poor90
- Terrible71
Recent Reviews:
- PadraigScotlandScotlandTrip Type:CouplesSee and hear what life was like for your recent ancestors
Saturday, 21st July 2018I hadn’t been before and I thought the admission cost (£19 adult, £14 senior or student, £11 child) was rather steep but in comparison to what you can do and see, I think it’s good value for money... Read full review - jordanmaguire1992Doncaster, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyBeamish garden experienceSaturday, 21st July 2018I recently purchased a garden experience for my dad. We attended the event and made our way around the site and visited the local attractions which were all very informative. We arrived at the main... Read full review
- LyndmarDerbyTrip Type:CouplesGreat way to spend a day
Saturday, 21st July 2018This is a good museum with lots to see and do and your ticket lasts a year so you can go back within 12 months. There is a lot to see and do do it is worth getting there early and planning your day... 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 2018 to 28th October 2018 (24 Mar 2018 - 28 Oct 2018) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
| 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 |
* 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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