Aug
Summer of Fun
Sat 21st Jul - Wed 29th Aug
There's something for all the family to enjoy everyday of the summer holidays across the museum.
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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 moreSummer of Fun
From 21st July to 29th August, enjoy amazing activities across the museum for all the family!
Read moreVisit Joe the Quilter's Cottage!
Joe the Quilter’s cottage in our 1820s landscape, is the first building to open as part of our Remaking Beamish project
Read moreGreat North Festival of Agriculture
From 30th Aug to 30th Sept, enjoy everything from vehicles and vegetables to harvest celebrations and heritage skills!
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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Aug
Singaround Sunday
Sun 26th Aug :: 11am - 2pm
Folk singers and musicians performing around Hetton Band Hall in The Pit Village.
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Musical Mondays
Mon 27th Aug
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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Great North Festival of Agriculture
Thu 30th Aug - Sun 30th Sep
The Great North Festival of Agriculture is a month long celebration of the region’s rural heritage from 30th August to 30th September. Featuring everything from vehicles and vegetables to harvest celebrations and heritage skills, there’s plenty of fun to be had by all the family.
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Dig for Victory
Thu 30th Aug - Sun 2nd Sep
Dig for Victory is the first event in our Great North Festival of Agriculture. The event is focused in and around our 1940s Farm and tells the story of life on the Home Front and the vital support role the British countryside played during the Second World War.
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Blasting Brass
Sat 1st Sep
Across the year we have amazing brass band performances at the museum, now it is your turn to have a go!
Read moreTraditional Experiences
Ever fancied driving a tram or steam engine, learning the secrets of traditional baking, or having a go at ploughing?
Learn moreJoe the Quilter's Cottage - NOW OPEN!
Situated within our 1820s landscape, take a look around Joe the Quilter's cottage, the first exhibit to open as part of our exciting Remaking Beamish project.
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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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The Great North Festival of Agriculture is a month long celebration of the region’s rural heritage from 30th August to 30th September. Featuring everything from vehicles and vegetables to harvest celebrations and heritage skills, there’s plenty of fun to be had by all the family.
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