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Things to Do at Beamish Museum this Summer!

August 1st 2022

If you’re looking for things to do this summer, look no further! At Beamish we have a whole Summer of Fun planned for visitors

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Get Set for a Summer of Fun at Beamish

July 25th 2022

Be sure to visit Beamish Museum and enjoy a whole summer of fun, including traditional transport, Georgian games and creative crafts.

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Global Beamish

June 27th 2022

At Beamish we're exploring and highlighting a more diverse history of the North East – one in which everybody's story is welcomed and valued.

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1950s Coronation Park and Recreation Ground opens at Beamish Museum!

May 27th 2022

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has opened Coronation Park and Recreation Ground in its 1950s Town today (Friday, 27th May 2022) to begin a week of celebrations for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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1950s Jubilee Celebrations at Beamish this May Half Term

May 20th 2022

Beamish Museum is inviting visitors to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with music, crown-making, football skills and other Jubilee-themed fun.

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Beamish Bags Best Shop Award

May 12th 2022

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is delighted to have picked up an award at the national Museums + Heritage Awards.

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Beamish Museum Features in Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad

April 7th 2022

We were thrilled to welcome Countryfile presenter, Matt Baker to Beamish Museum for the filming of his new show, Matt Baker: Travels with Mum and Dad.

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Beamish’s 1950s electrical shop to inspire future engineers thanks to Reece Foundation

April 1st 2022

Beamish’s 1950s electrical shop to inspire future engineers thanks to Reece Foundation

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Farm opening at Beamish after being moved stone by stone

March 14th 2022

A farm that has been moved stone by stone and rebuilt at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will open its doors to visitors this weekend (Saturday, 19th March).

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Beamish's 1950s Terrace Now Open!

February 22nd 2022

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has opened its 1950s terrace! Visitors can enjoy a week of celebrations this February Half Term, 19th to 27th February 2022.

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1950s Terrace Opening Soon!

February 7th 2022

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North will open its 1950s terrace with a week of celebrations this February Half Term, 19th to 27th February 2022

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Sir James Knott Trust’s £150,000 funding for Beamish’s Georgian developments

February 1st 2022

The funding from the Sir James Knott Trust will allow existing buildings from the late 18th century and early 19th century to be brought back into use in the museum’s stunning Georgian landscape. Visitors will be able to discover early cottage industries at the pottery and blacksmith’s workshop. People will be able to stay overnight at the museum in period-style self-catering cottages, these buildings are original to the site.

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