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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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Lights! Camera! Action!

May 27th 2016

On Friday, 15th and Saturday, 16th 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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New Chemist and Photographers Now Open

May 7th 2016

Our new chemist’s and photographers’ have been officially opened by Darren Henley, Chief Executive, Arts Council England.

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Beamish Museum in final of national tourism awards

February 3rd 2016

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is celebrating today after being named as a finalist in the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2016.

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Beamish needs you!

January 22nd 2016

Beamish is looking for young peoples uniformed organisations and groups to take part in an important event at the museum.

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Full Steam Ahead for Samson

January 19th 2016

After 5,000 hours of work, Samson, a narrow gauge steam engine, has been fired up for the first time after being built at Beamish by 78-year-old David Young.

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Calling All Choirs!

November 17th 2015

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

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Beamish on Google Street View

October 19th 2015

Virtual visitors from around the world can explore the North East’s most popular museum after Beamish was added to Google Street View.

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Awards Shortlist Joy!

October 16th 2015

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in the North East England Tourism Awards 2015!

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Be a Harry Potter Spotter!

October 9th 2015

Harry Potter fans might like to hop on a broomstick and fly down to Beamish to see a spell-binding framed print of the Hogwarts Express.

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Consultation and Networking Event for Secondary Teachers

October 2nd 2015

Consultation and Networking Event for Secondary Teachers on Tuesday 20th October

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Best told story at Beamish!

August 14th 2015

Beamish is delighted to have been awarded a Best Told Story Accolade by VisitEngland.

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