Traditional Experiences

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

This unique full day experience allows you to prepare, steer and drive 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 drive 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.

Join a member of our costumed team in this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of an early 1900s Pit Wife.

Experience the earliest steam railways first hand and have a go at driving one of our early 1800s replica steam engines, Puffing Billy or the Steam Elephant.

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.

Whether you are a novice or are experienced with horses, you will learn about the skill of driving a horse and carriage.

Discover the ancient art of dry stone walling. This beginners course will not only teach you the fundamental skills to build a traditional dry stone wall but you will also be leaving a legacy onsite.

Enjoy the ultimate hands on experience as you take a stroll with a Georgian Falconer and her hawk through the stunning 1800s landscape.

Whether you are a novice or experienced with horses, you will learn about the daily care of our horses and be shown how to harness a heavy horse for work and show.

In this talk with a member of staff from our Buildings Team, you will find out the story behind Eston Church that is nestled in Beamish’s Georgian Landscape.

Leave the bustle of modern life behind and join a member of our gardening team to discover the historical secrets of the gardens here at Beamish. Perfect for the gardener who has everything!