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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

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  • Image of the 1900s Town Street at Beamish Museum, people waiting to board the tram.
  • Image of three people dressed in antiquated attire outside Pockerley Old Hall at Beamish Museum
  • A member of staff holding a vintage doll at The Romer Parrish Toy Shop - Beamish Museum
  • A staff member outside of 'A Reece Ltd, Radio and Electronics' store at Beamish Museum
  • A family talking to staff in character in front of a tram at Beamish 1900s Town
  • A woman in historical clothing preparing a table with traditional food - Georgian Drovers Tavern
  • Image of someone tending to The 1900s Pit Village Gardens at Beamish Museum.
  • Image of a staff member holding fish and chips at Davy's Fish and Chip Shop.
  • Image of people wearing 1950s hair and makeup outside The 1950s hairdresser's.
  • Image of a staff member in traditional clothing at the1940s Farm at Beamish Museum

About

Beamish is a living, working museum, set in 350 acres of beautiful Durham countryside. Costumed folk bring to life 1820s Pockerley Old Hall and Landscape, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm. Visitors to the open air museum discover fascinating stories of everyday life in the North East through time.

Be immersed in this multi-award winning museum as you try delicious, freshly-made bread in the Edwardian Bakery, hop aboard a tram, have your hair done in a 1950s style and discover what life was like on the Home Front during the Second World War. Say hello to the pit ponies in their stables, admire unforgettable Georgian views and have your portrait taken in the Edwardian photographers' studio.

Set in 350 acres of gorgeous Durham countryside, there's something for everyone at Beamish Museum. Costumed folk are ready to share their stories, there's so much to discover.

The museum's year-long events programme ensures there's always something new to see and do, and the Beamish Unlimited Pass means you can come back free time and time again for a year, making memories at no extra cost! 

For up to date information regarding admission costs and opening times, please visit Beamish Museum, Plan your Visit

 

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Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult All Year Unlimited Pass / Day T£33.00 per ticket type
Child (5-16) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket£20.00 per ticket type
Child under five Year Unlimited Pass / DayFree
Family (1+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket£55.00 per ticket type
Family (1+3) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket£66.00 per ticket type
Family (2+1) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket£71.00 per ticket type
Family (2+2) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket£82.00 per ticket type
Family (2+3) All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket£92.00 per ticket type
Senior (60+)/Student All Year Unlimited Pass / Day Ticket£25.00 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).
Visitors no longer need timeslots to visit the museum, you will just need your Unlimited Pass or Friends of Beamish membership to come to see us, which can be bought online.
Last admission is one hour before closing time.

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  • VAQAS VB Attraction
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Awards

  • Visit EnglandVAQAS VAQAS 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNorth East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended North East England Tourism Awards - Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Highly Commended 2020
  • Visit EnglandVisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze 2016
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

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    • dave h
      Derbyshire, United Kingdom
      Highly recommended
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 4th August 2025
      If you've never been to Beamish, you should give it a try. It's a fantastic place with characters of the time talking about the businesses and home life. Highly recommended. Read full review
    • Valerie G
      Disabled and happy
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 6th August 2025
      We had a great day out. Thank god for the wonderful workers, and helpers, especially a dandy man 😜 at reception called Pauly, who couldn’t have been more helpful. The only thing I would say is try... Read full review
    • richardv899
      Lichfield, United Kingdom
      Fantastic Experience
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      Wednesday, 6th August 2025
      This was one of the best days out my Fiancee and I have experienced in a very long time and would recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone visiting the North East. The staff that you meet on your... Read full review
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    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

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    Opening Times

    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)

    * 6th January 2025 – 21st February 2025: Open Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
    22nd February 2025 – 2nd March 2025: Open daily, 10am-4pm
    3rd – 30th March 2025: Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am- 4pm
    Please visit Beamish Museum's website for further information on opening times in the 'plan your visit' section




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    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

     

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