Traditional Experiences

Learn the glamorous looks and styles of the 1950s woman in this unique Traditional Experience!

Mind your Ps and Qs on this Traditional Experience and have a go at printing your own piece of work on our Columbian printing press!

Learn the art of wattle and daubing as we take you through the process to complete a wall panel!

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

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.