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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
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£11.50
The Living Museum of the North
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
Tel: +44 0191 370 4000
OnlineBooking
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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 - Highly Commended 2020 - Visit England
VisitEngland Award for Excellence Bronze 2016 - Regional and Miscellaneous
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor
- Excellent6090
- Very Good1353
- Average381
- Poor192
- Terrible134
Recent Reviews:
- 111janicebWinchester, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesExcellent day out.
Friday, 24th June 2022Excellent day out. Plenty to do and see. Easy to navigate around either by walking or using the buses and trams. All of the catering options are good value for money with a great choice. The whole... Read full review - helen wAylesford, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayBrilliantFriday, 24th June 2022What an amazing place to visit. So much to see and do. Allow about 1 1/2days to do it all. Drop into the hairdressers and get your hair done. So friendly. Have a drink at the pub. Go down the mine... Read full review
- Travelagogo22Wonderful place!Monday, 27th June 2022Beaming takes you through the ages, they have just started on the fifties, houses are still being built, but the shops and chippy were there, a community hall, also a fantastic playground for the... 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 around Beamish's large open-air grounds but must be kept on a lead at all times - please see www.beamish.org.uk/plan-your-visit/dogs/ for full guidelines on visiting with your dog.
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2021 (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022) |
|---|
* See website for full opening details http://www.beamish.org.uk/
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.
Highlights...
Weddings at Beamish Museum, BeamishBeamish Museum has a number of exceptional venues which are licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies. Ranging from the beautiful, Georgian Pockerley Old Hall and gardens to the Bank Board Room overlooking the award-winning Town and Hetton Silver Band Hall in The Pit Village, these are perfect for…
The Angel's Way, Whitley BayTraverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.
Beamish Museum Gift Shop, BeamishFull of sweet shop treats and museum shop favourites, to print shop creations and our award-winning chemist’s cold creams! Unique gift ideas for all the family.
Saturday, 2nd July 2022 - Sunday, 31st July 2022
Brass Bands at the Beamish Bandstand in JulyTap your foot to the sound of brass band music at Beamish Museum. - more info
Saturday, 6th August 2022 - Sunday, 28th August 2022
- Brass Bands at the Beamish Bandstand in AugustTap your foot to the sound of brass band music at Beamish Museum.
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