Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

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The museum has now reopened the doors to as many of its period exhibits and buildings as possible – including the Edwardian dentist, Co-op, chemist, bank and band hall.  

Beamish’s 1950s buses are running once again and visitors can also enjoy table service in the Tea Rooms in The 1900s Town.

Davy’s fish and chip shop, Jubilee Confectioners sweet shop, Herron’s Bakery and The Sun Inn, which are currently open for takeaway treats, will continue to welcome visitors.

Timeslots tickets for visits from 17th May to 20th June 2021 are available to book on Beamish’s website, www.beamish.org.uk.  All visitors must pre-book a timeslot as part of the museum’s COVID-19 Secure measures.

Beamish is a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of beautiful Durham countryside. Costumed folk bring to life the Town, Pit Village, Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall.

The new Northern General Transport Bus Depot has opened its doors at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North,  helping to preserve transport heritage and engineering skills, along with the century-old Northern name.

Experience firsthand how the Industrial Revolution transformed agricultural life in the region. The buildings you see at Beamish are not replicas, but have been brought, brick by brick, from around the region and rebuilt to give visitors a real sense of history.

Throughout the year Beamish hosts an exciting programme of events, The Great North Festival of Transport, a Georgian Fair, The Great North Festival of Agriculture and much more besides, including a whole season of Christmas!

Tickets to Beamish are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase for an unlimited number of daytime visits to the Museum. Visit our website for full details.