Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum

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The Venue

Beamish is unique - it’s no ordinary Museum but a living, working experience of life as it was in the North East in the early 1800s and 1900s. Set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside, Beamish has a 1913 Town Street, a Colliery Village, a working Farm and a Railway Station.

Visitor information


  • Baby changing

  • Food

  • Parking

  • Shop

  • Study area

Opening times: 27 March - 31 Oct daily 10am - 5pm; 1 - 19 Nov Tues - Thurs and weekends 10am - 4pm; 4 Jan - 1 Apr 10am - 4pm. Last admission is always 3pm

Entry price: Summer - Adult £16, seniors & students £13.00, child £10.00 Winter - Adult £7.50, child £6.00 (under 5s always free).
Family tickets are also available

Location


Beamish, DH9 0RG

Tel: 0191 370 4000

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