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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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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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Into The Light Place Partnership to Open New Mentorship Scheme

February 11th 2025

Into the Light's skills hub, hosted by Beamish Museum, is opening a pilot mentoring scheme which aims to support mentees looking to progress and upskill in all disciplines within the Creative and Cultural Sector in County Durham as part of the Into The Light project.

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Beamish Museum is set to take part in LGBTQIA+ History Month this February

February 2nd 2025

LGBTQIA+ History Month is an opportunity to highlight what members of the community have achieved throughout history in all areas of life, and has been celebrated in the UK since 2005.

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Enjoy a Year of Action-Packed Events in 2025!

January 30th 2025

Whether you’re serious about steam, crazy about cars or hooked on horses, our programme of events has something for everyone!

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Head Back in Time with our 1950s Pantomime!

January 6th 2025

Beamish Museum is staging a 1950s pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, each weekend until 16th February 2025, oh yes we are!

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