This is your festive spot for event updates, activities, photographs and Elf Wood updates.
Daytime entry
Step back in time and enjoy the wonder of Christmas from across our time periods.
23rd Nov to 24th Dec, 10am-4pm.
Daytime Grotto
Visit Father Christmas in his enchanting grotto at Rowley Station Goods Yard.
23rd Nov to 24th Dec, 10am-4pm.
Festive Evening
Sold out.
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th December 2024, 5pm-9.30pm
Winter Opening Times:
14th – 24th December 2024: Open daily, 10am-4pm
25th and 26th December 2024: Closed
27th December 2024 – 5th January 2025: Open daily, 10am-4pm
6th January 2025 – 21st February 2025: Open Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
22nd February 2025 – 2nd March 2025: Open daily, 10am-4pm
3rd – 30th March 2025: Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10am- 4pm
Gift Guide
Find fabulous festive gifts your loved ones will cherish – with the added bonus of supporting the museum!
To do list:
There’s so many activities to get involved in, and things to do at Beamish this Christmas, so we’ve created a handy checklist.
Christmas Food
Elf Wood
Christmas Evenings
Christmas Daytimes
Launch Weekend
Christmas Preparations
The final touches to our festive decorations are being made across the museum.
Grand Cinema Events
Adult: £12.50 Child £10.00
Transport yourself to the golden age of cinema with a nostalgic evening in our beautifully restored 1950s Grand Cinema. Settle into our authentic cinema seating, surrounded by Art Deco charm, as we share the magic of classic Christmas films. The Grand cinema, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has been recreated and brought to life, in our 1950s Town. Book now
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Sunday, 1st December, 2pm-4pm Find out more
SOLD OUT! The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Sunday, 8th December, 2pm-4pm
White Christmas (1954) Sunday, 15th December, 1:30pm-4pm Find out more
SOLD OUT! White Christmas (1954) Sunday, 22nd December, 4pm-7pm
Pre-booking essential. You don’t need to pay museum admission to attend a cinema event, you just need to purchase cinema tickets – admission will be one hour before the showing time. Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for this event.