Description

Take a tram ride into the past at Beamish, an open air museum vividly recreating life in the North East in Edwardian, Victorian and Georgian times. Stroll around the shops and houses of the Edwardian Town or go underground at a real drift mine in the Pit Village. Visit the miners’ cottages, pop into the Co-op shops, see the animals at Home Farm and relax in the cosy farmhouse kitchen. Explore Pockerley Old Hall, set in the beautiful Georgian landscape, and ride on a recreation of an early steam train at Pockerley Waggonway. Enjoy the fun of the fair with a ride on the Steam Gallopers, a beautiful steam carousel.

Above all, meet people who lived and worked in the past. Talk to the dentist, school teacher, miners, a pitman’s wife and discover what life was really like. Beamish is no ordinary museum. This is a place where visitors meet history face to face.

Throughout the year Beamish hosts an exciting programme of events, from a Georgian Fair to the Great North Steam Fair and much more besides, including a whole season of Christmas! There really is something for everyone. What’s more, there’s no extra charge for these events - entry is included in the admission charge to Beamish.

Facilities

• Cafe
• Tearoom
• Coffee Shop
• Gift Shop
• Picnic Area

Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities in all areas of museum.

Prices

• Adult Admission: £17.50
• Child Admission: £10.00 (5 - 16 years)
• Senior Admission: £13.00
• Concessions: £13.00
• Family Ticket: £46.00 (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Children under 5 go free.
Tickets to Beamish are valid for 12 month for an unlimited number of visits.
Half price mid-week winter discount (Day Ticket Only)
Group rates available for 15 or more people.
Prices correct at times of publication, but are subject to change.
See our website for latest information.

Directions

Beamish is 8 miles south west of Newcastle upon Tyne and 12 miles north west of Durham. It is signposted from A1 (M) J63, A68 and A693.

Buses to Beamish run from Chester-le-Street, Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead and Sunderland. Get 25% off entry if you travel by bus! See our website for more information.

For trains to Chester-le-Street or Newcastle upon Tyne call 0871 200 4950.

Opening Times

Summer Season: April-end October, Open 7 days, 10:00-17:00

Winter Season: November-end March, Open Weekends and Tues, Wed, Thurs. 10:00-16:00.

Closed Mondays and Fridays and Christmas Day.