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Flying High at Beamish

July 21st 2015

Beamish is pleased to announce a new addition to it’s traditional experiences programme, as visitors will now be able to enjoy the ultimate hands on experience as they take a stroll with a Georgian Falconer and her hawk.

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1940s Farm shortlisted

June 23rd 2015

A project at Beamish which saw Home Farm change to the 1940s Farm has been shortlisted for an award.

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Matthew collects National Tourism Superstar Award

May 12th 2015

Beamish’s Matthew Henderson has been presented with his national Tourism Superstar Award.

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Celebrating Frank

May 11th 2015

The inspirational life of Beamish’s visionary founder Dr Frank Atkinson CBE has been celebrated at the museum.

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Lights! Camera! Action!

May 8th 2015

Tickets are now on sale for our very first cinema evening in The Town!

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Is Beamish your Family's Favourite?

May 1st 2015

Is Beamish your favourite family friendly museum? Nominations are open for the 2015 Telegraph Family Friendly Museum Award.

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Learning Museum Taster Day

April 30th 2015

With funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and in partnership with the British Museum, Beamish is currently looking to recruit a trainee to join its Trainee Engager team on a year-long paid training programme.

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Two training and consultation events for teachers

April 2nd 2015

Beamish is running two training and consultation events in April, one for primary school teachers, one for secondary school teachers, and we would like to invite you to attend.

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Matthew is Tourism Superstar!

March 15th 2015

Our very own Matthew Henderson has been named the winner of VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar 2015!

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Vote for Matthew!

January 30th 2015

Beamish's Matthew Henderson is in the national final of VisitEngland's Tourism Superstar - and he needs your vote!

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Beamish Strikes Gold at Tourism Oscars

November 12th 2014

Beamish is celebrating today after being named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year at the region’s "tourism Oscars".

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