Jun
Old King Coal
Wed 26th - Sun 30th Jun
Join us for Old King Coal from 26th to 30th June and remember the region’s proud coal mining heritage.
Read moreBe 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.
Read more1950s Welfare Hall - NOW OPEN!
Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre will help to tell the story of community life in the 1950s.
Read moreBeamish Unlimited Pass
Pay once and visit for a whole year FREE of charge, including daytime events.
Read moreOld King Coal
Join us for Old King Coal from 26th to 30th June and celebrate the region’s proud coal mining heritage.
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Jun
JiggleBeamers
Thurs 27th June :: 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 at Beamish.
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Musical Mondays
Mon 1st Jul
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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Quoits Weekend
Sat 6th - Sun 7th Jul
Between 20 and 50 competitors from The Quoits Association will play in the traditional game of quoits in The 1900s Pit Village.
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Blasting Brass
Sat 6th Jul
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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Crank It Up
Sat 6th - Sun 7th Jul
On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th July, get hands-on with amazing activities centred around science, technology, engineering and maths.
Read moreTraditional Experiences
Ever fancied driving a tram or steam engine, learning the secrets of traditional baking, or having a go at ploughing?
Learn more1950s Welfare Hall - NOW OPEN!
Leasingthorne Colliery Welfare Hall and Community Centre, the first building to open in our 1950s Town, will help to tell the story of community life in the 1950s.
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