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Beamish named a Top 10 UK Coach Destination for National Coach Week
May 13th 2025
The Confederation of Passenger Transport has announced its top coach destinations to mark National Coach Week.
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Pockerley 30th Anniversary Celebration
May 12th 2025
2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of Pockerley Old Hall at the museum, helping to bring the Georgian era to life for our visitors.
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Beamish shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025
April 29th 2025
We've been shortlisted for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025!
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Spend a night at the museum as Beamish opens first self-catering cottages
April 10th 2025
Beamish is giving visitors a chance to spend a night at the museum with the launch of its first overnight accommodation.
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Skills Hub Mentorship Scheme Seeks Mentees
March 24th 2025
The County Durham Creative and Cultural Skills Hub, hosted by Beamish Museum, is inviting people to apply to be mentored in a new scheme aimed at helping them advance their careers within the Creative and Cultural Sector in County Durham.
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Beamish celebrates an increase in visitor numbers, making it the most visited attraction in the North East.
March 21st 2025
Beamish celebrates an increase in visitor numbers, making it the most visited attraction in the North East.
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New board members appointed to drive forward Beamish Museum’s next chapter
March 20th 2025
Beamish has announced the latest appointments to its Board of Trustees, who will play a key role in guiding the award-winning museum into its next chapter of success, innovation and relevance.
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Beamish Museum Named Finalist in Best UK Attraction Category at Group Leisure & Travel Awards
March 5th 2025
The museum has been announced as a finalist in the Best UK Attraction category at the Group Leisure & Travel (GLT) Awards 2025!
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History on the Move
February 26th 2025
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has donated vintage appliances to Beamish.
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Explore Creativity in the Coalfield this February Half Term
February 18th 2025
This February Half Term, be inspired by the region’s proud mining heritage during a nine-day event at Beamish Museum.
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Museum Features in International Campaign GOT THE SHOT
February 16th 2025
We were thrilled to be featured in GOT THE SHOT, a three-part mini series aimed at driving tourism to Great Britain.
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West Stanley Pit Disaster Commemoration Donated to Beamish Museum
February 13th 2025
A mining disaster commemorative serviette, restored on TV show The Repair Shop, has been donated to Beamish Museum’s collection ahead of the anniversary of the tragedy.
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