A Collier's Life: At Work & Play

Sat 5th & Sun 6th July 2025 - Join us at our Colliery and Pit Village, and discover all about a collier’s life.

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Purchase your Unlimited Pass

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Self-catering Cottages

Spend a night at the museum in one of two Georgian-style cottages. Now available to book.

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Beamish shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025

Art Fund, the national charity for museums and galleries, annually shortlists five outstanding museums for Museum of the Year.

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Opening times: 31st March – 24th October 2025, Open daily, 10am-5pm.

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Please note:

  • The Waggonway is not currently running passenger rides.
  • The drift mine will be closed on Friday, 20th June for maintenance.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

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