Traditional Experiences

Have an unforgettable time learning to drive a steam engine in this half day experience.

Learn the art of traditional Christmas foliage decorating in this festive experience that will see you produce a beautiful Christmas wreath and table centrepiece for your home this Christmastime.

In this two hour taster session, learn the art of traditional Christmas foliage decorating, where you will produce a beautifully festive Christmas wreath for your home.

Christmas customs have changed over time but many are still popular today - during this Traditional Christmas Cookery Experience you will make customary Christmas dishes that you will be proud to add to any festive get together!

Come and join us for a unique historical floral design experience.

Join artist Yvonne Williamson and learn to observe and draw in our 1900s Pit Village.

This unique experience allows you to prepare and drive our Colliery Railway locomotives.

Join a member of our staff at Pockerley Old Hall and make candles and rush lights in an 1820s home.  Learn who had what lighting and why (and why you might be breaking the law!)

Join local quilter, Lilian Hedley, and learn how to design and make your very own Durham quilt cushion cover! 

Come and join local Northumbrian Basket Maker, Anna Turnbull, and spend the day making your very own fruit or bread basket!

This unique full day experience allows you to prepare and operate our 1931 Fowler Steam Roller through Beamish Museum.

This unique opportunity allows you to drive one of Beamish's fleet of beautifully restored trams, travelling around the 1 1/2 mile circular track.

A fantastic opportunity to have a go at the ultimate hands on experience of blacksmithing!

Our knowledgeable engager will take you through the history and operation of the Steam Roller, after which you will have a unique chance to operate the Steam Roller through the museum’s grounds.

This unique hands-on experience allows you to take the controls of a Beamish tram around the 1 1/2 mile circular track.

Nothing beats the mouthwatering smell and taste of freshly baked goods from a coal-fired range! Come and experience the delights of making your own delicious traditional home baking in the period setting of our Home Farm kitchen.

Spend the evening in our 1940s Home Farm kitchen cooking a variety of wartime recipes on our coal fired range and finding out how important the kitchen was to the war effort.

Join a member of our costumed team in this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of a Georgian Maid.