Jun
Georgian Fair
Thu 1st - Sun 4th Jun
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from Thursday 1st June to Sunday 4th June 2017.
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 moreGeorgian Fair
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway from 1st to 4th June 2017.
Read moreFestival of 50s
Dig out your 50s finery and rock and roll along to our fabulous celebration of all things fifties, 6th - 9th July.
Read moreCinema Evenings
On Friday, 7th & Saturday, 8th July the Masonic Hall will be set for a fantastic film night as part of our Festival of 50s!
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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Jun
JiggleBeamers
Thu 8th June :: 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45pm - 2.15pm
JiggleBeamers is our fantastic drop-in 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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Sunday School Anniversary
Sun 11th Jun
Enjoy a picnic in The Pit Village as we celebrate the Sunday School anniversary. This would have been a big event for the community, when children wearing their finery would have taken part in a service before gathering for a picnic and treat.
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JiggleBeamers
Thu 15th June :: 10.30am - 12pm & 12.45pm - 2.15pm
JiggleBeamers is our fantastic drop-in 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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Quilting classes for beginners
17th June :: 10am - 4pm
Take part in a free social session run by experienced quilt makers from the Quilters Guild.
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Beamish Reliability Run
Sun 18th Jun
The 47th Beamish Reliability Run, a 150 mile event for vintage vehicles registered before 1956, takes place on Sunday 18th June 2017! The Run will begin and finish at Beamish, and follow a 150 mile route around County Durham and North Yorkshire.
Read moreThe 47th Beamish Reliability Run... Sunday 18th June 2017!
This 150 mile event is for vintage cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles registered before 1956. Beginning and finishing at Beamish, the run will follow a route around County Durham and North Yorkshire.
Learn moreAfternoon Tea at Beamish!
Enjoy a mouth-watering teatime treat served in a period style in the Cookson Room overlooking our award-winning 1900s Town!
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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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Want to make the most of your visits to Beamish? Join the Friends of Beamish and you’ll get a fantastic package of FREE entry, guidebook and quarterly magazine, plus great discounts and exclusive offers. You’ll be giving vital support to one of the world’s greatest museums.
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