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Fantastic fourth win for Beamish at Tourism Awards

November 17th 2017

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is celebrating being named Large Visitor Attraction of the Year for the fourth year running.

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Lights! Camera! Action! Tickets are now on sale for our Festival of 50s Cinema Evenings!

May 22nd 2017

On Friday, 7th and Saturday, 8th July the Masonic Hall in The Town will be set for a fantastic film night as part of our Festival of 50s.

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Tourism campaign invites visitors to step back in time.

April 27th 2017

Beamish is taking part in a new national tourism campaign, aimed at promoting County Durham’s diverse and fascinating heritage.

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Calling All Choirs for Christmas!

November 15th 2016

Beamish is looking for choirs to perform during their 2016 Christmas season.

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Awards Shortlist Hat-trick!

November 3rd 2016

Beamish has been shortlisted for three awards!

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Samson Recreated

September 30th 2016

Full steam ahead for 79-year-old David’s locomotive, Samson

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Writer in Residence

June 27th 2016

Becci Sharrock is a writer, blogger and theatre producer based in Gateshead and will be working with the Community Participation Team, focusing on the Remaking Beamish project.

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Willdora

June 26th 2016

Beamish has donated wood to help restore a ship that took part in the rescue of 200 Sunderland men during World War Two.

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Storyteller's cloak

June 25th 2016

A storyteller’s cloak, featuring colourful patchwork and many symbols and creatures, will provide inspiration for stories at Pockerley Old Hall.

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Songs of the Somme

June 24th 2016

A song about Sunderland AFC footballers’ experiences during the Battle of the Somme will be performed at Beamish as part of a music project commemorating the First World War.

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Festival of Agriculture

June 22nd 2016

Why not enter our Leek and Agricultural Shows as part of our annual Great North Festival of Agriculture this year?

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Commemorating the Somme

June 22nd 2016

On the centenary of the Battle of the Somme, Beamish is hosting an event to commemorate the soldiers and communities affected by the devastating First World War campaign.

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