May
Dementia Action Week
Mon 21st - Sun 27th May
From singing and gardening to dancing, crafts and games, everyone’s invited to join in with our Dementia Action Week activities here at Beamish.
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Beamish is a world famous open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s & 1940s.
Read moreDementia Action Week 2018
Why not join us from the 21st to the 27th May for a packed programme of activities as part of Dementia Action Week?
Read moreGeorgian Fair
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from 31st May to 3rd June 2018.
Read moreTraditional Experiences
Ever fancied driving a tram or steam engine, learning the secrets of traditional baking, or having a go at ploughing?
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May
JiggleBeamers
Thurs 24th May :: 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45pm - 2.15pm
JiggleBeamers is our fantastic session for families with pre-school children! Bring your little ones along to our new weekly play session in the Pit Village Band Hall.
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Walk Durham
Fri 25th May :: 10am
We’ve teamed up with Durham County Council’s Walk Durham to hold a weekly health walk, starting from the Main Entrance.
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Blasting Brass
Sat 26th May
Across the year we have amazing brass band performances at the museum, now it is your turn to have a go!
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Singaround Sunday
Sun 27th May :: 11am - 3pm
Folk singers and musicians performing around Hetton Band Hall in The Pit Village.
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Georgian Fair
Thu 31st May - Sun 3rd Jun
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday 31st May to Sunday 3rd June 2018.
Read moreAfternoon Tea at Beamish
Enjoy delicious, freshly made sandwiches, homemade scones, a selection of individual cakes from our very own Herron’s Bakery and, of course, tea or coffee. Available every day, excluding school holidays and special events, pre-booking essential.
Learn moreTraditional Experiences
Why not treat your loved one to a special Beamish Traditional Experience as a Christmas gift? Have a go at everything from sweet making to steam train driving, proggy mat making to ploughing!
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Beamish is about to embark on an incredible journey to transform the UK's most popular living museum and the way it tells stories of everyday life in the region.
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Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday 31st May to Sunday 3rd June 2018.
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