Events

COME and join in the celebrations at Beamish for the Festival of the North East. The Festival of the North East is taking place across the region during June, highlighting creativity and innovation. M...
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The 43rd Beamish Safety and Reliability Run is taking place on Sunday 16th June 2013! This 150 mile event is for Vintage cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles registered before 1956. The Run will...
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JOIN us as we celebrate the North East’s Suffragettes - on 29th and 30th June, we’ll pay tribute to the women who fought for the right to vote and commemorate the centenary of Emily Wildin...
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A formidable Police birching stool and police helmet from 1863 are among the fascinating artefacts on display at Beamish on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July 2013. This annual exhibition is staged...
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Beamish Museum will be holding the National Quoits Championship on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July 2013.Between twenty and fifty competitors from The Quoits Association will play in the traditional...
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From Thursday 29th August to Sunday 1st September, Beamish is hosting Agricultural Power from the Past, an extravaganza of horse power, steam power and everything in between. Horse drawn vehicles, bi...
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Pack up your potatoes and bring your beetroot to the “Growing Your Own” competition at Beamish. On the 7th and 8th of September 2013, the annual contest will see home-grown vegetables and ...
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From Thursday 12th September to Sunday 15th September, we are hosting the annual Agricultural Show, recreating a typical country show from the early 1900s. This event forms part of the month long Fest...
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On Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd September, come along and have a go at some traditional skills at Beamish. The weekend forms part of our month long Festival of Agriculture which celebrates the agricu...
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On Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September we are celebrating Harvest Festival as part of our month long Festival of Agriculture which celebrates the agricultural and rural heritage of the North East ...
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There’ll be a bustle of culinary activity at Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th of October for the annual Harvest Home Supper Displays. The weekend forms part of our...
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On Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th,  and Thursday 31st October 2013, from 6-30pm until 9-30pm, Beamish will be overrun by spooky ghosts and terrifying monsters. Halloween evenings at Beamish, now in thei...
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On Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th,  and Thursday 31st October 2013, from 6-30pm until 9-30pm, Beamish will be overrun by spooky ghosts and terrifying monsters. Halloween evenings at Beamish, now in thei...
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On Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th,  and Thursday 31st October 2013, from 6-30pm until 9-30pm, Beamish will be overrun by spooky ghosts and terrifying monsters. Halloween evenings at Beamish, now in thei...
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Remember remember, the fifth of November... We are delighted to announce Beamish will host two evenings of autumn entertainment on the events field, including a bonfire and firework display on Saturd...
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Remember remember, the fifth of November... We are delighted to announce Beamish will host two evenings of autumn entertainment on the events field, including a bonfire and firework display on Saturd...
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