Press
The latest Press Releases from Beamish on a range of topics are available in this section for media use.
FATHER CHRISTMAS ARRIVES AT BEAMISH
Father Christmas will arrive at Beamish at 12 noon on Saturday, 14th November for the first-ever season of Christmas at Beamish. After switching on the Christmas tree lights in the Edwardian Town, he'll be in his cosy, fireside Grotto, ready to welcome all those wide-eyed children.
THE NEW BEAMISH LAMP CABIN
The largest new development in the Pit Village, a wonderful Colliery Lamp Cabin, opened at Beamish in March 2009
BEAMISH - GROUP RATES HELD FOR FIVE YEARS !
Groups are always assured of a warm welcome at Beamish. And we are delighted to announce that there are no increases in group admission charges for summer 2009.
BEAMISH SIX-TIMES WINNER OF NATIONAL AWARD
Beamish was named as ‘Best UK Attraction for Group Visits - Long Visit' at the 2008 Group Travel Awards. This is the third consecutive year that Beamish has won the prestigious title, moreover the museum has won it no less than six times since 2000.
BEAMISH, THE LIVING MUSEUM OF THE NORTH
Beamish in a nutshell and information on latest developments.
DOUBLE AWARDS SUCCESS FOR BEAMISH
Beamish achieved a double awards success at the North East England Tourism Awards. Not only was the museum named as Visitor Attraction of the Year 2007, but it was also awarded silver in the Best Family Experience category.
FASCINATING NEW MASONIC HALL OPENED BY HRH DUKE OF KENT
Beamish launched its most intriguing and fascinating attraction to in 2006, with the opening of the “brand new” Masonic Hall – the first to permanently open to the public in Europe!