Christmas at Beamish

Discover unforgettable and unique yuletide celebrations from 16th Nov to 24th Dec.

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Be Amazed, Be Inspired!

Beamish is a world famous open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

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1950s Welfare Hall - NOW OPEN!

Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre will help to tell the story of community life in the 1950s.

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Open 10am - 4pm

Last admission 3pm

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During your visit

Dec

Beamish Ice Skating

Daily from 16th Nov 2019 to 5th Jan 2020 (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years' Day). Weekends only from 7th Jan to 14th Feb 2020, daily from 15th Feb to 23rd Feb 2020.

Our real ice rink is the perfect festive experience for all the family! Whether you’re a novice skater or fancy yourself as an Edwardian expert, we would love to see your skills!

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Dec

Christmas at Beamish

Every day, 10am to 4pm from 16th November to 24th December.

Christmas at Beamish - Father Christmas on The 1900s Town Street

Be enchanted by Christmas at Beamish. Discover the amazing sights, sounds and delicious tastes of truly traditional festive celebrations.

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Dec

Christmas Evenings 2019

*TICKETS SOLD OUT* 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th December, 4.30pm - 9.30pm

Christmas Evenings at Beamish Museum, the Living Museum of the North

*TICKETS SOLD OUT* Indulge yourself with roasted chestnuts, mulled wine and entertainment from the times at the Beamish Christmas Evening.

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Dec

Singaround Sunday

Sun 8th Dec :: 11.30am - 2.30pm

Folk singers and musicians performing around Hetton Band Hall in The 1900s Pit Village.

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Dec

Musical Mondays

Mon 9th Dec

Musical Mondays in the Band Hall at Beamish Museum

Come along to our Hetton Band Hall from 1.30pm on Mondays to join in with some traditional music, songs and dance.

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Dec

50s Family Fun - pre-school play session

Tue 10th Dec :: 10.15am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm

Join us in our 1950s welfare hall, for our new weekly pre-school family play session. Explore 1950s life through toys, craft and rhyme.

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Beamish Map

Take a look around Beamish before you visit!

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Christmas at Beamish

Discover unforgettable and unique yuletide celebrations this Christmas at Beamish from 16th November to 24th December 2019!

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Beamish Ice Skating

Our real ice rink is the perfect festive experience for all the family! Whether you’re a novice skater or fancy yourself as an Edwardian expert, we would love to see your skills!

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