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28 Things to Do in Durham - If You Dare!
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
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket 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 / Day | Free |
| 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.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Visit England
VAQAS 2021 - 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
- Excellent6626
- Very Good1490
- Average453
- Poor235
- Terrible179
Recent Reviews:
- richardbJ6331ZTTrip Type:CouplesIt didn’t hit the button for us! Sorry!
Tuesday, 1st July 2025Glad we visited but not sure we’d go again. It was a very hot day and it is a big site with lots of walking. There were only 2 buses and a tram working and they were very full a lot of the time... Read full review - RobumBobumUlverston, United KingdomGreat Day out with exhibits well laid out over a large area.
Friday, 4th July 2025Visited after in won a National Award. An excellent facility with many different facets allowing you to visit and experience life through the ages in the North East. The site is huge but you can... Read full review - ASG-PrestonPreston, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesWonderful day out.
Tuesday, 8th July 2025Got there just as the doors were opening. So, I got parked close to the entrance. There were already a number of school groups there, they appear to get processed away from the main entrance so... Read full review
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
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
Map & Directions
Road Directions
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
Highlights...
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.
