What's On (Pre-booking Essential)

This beginner’s walking groups meets every Monday afternoon at the museum. Over eight weeks, each small group aims to build up to walking between 1.5 and 2miles. Pre-booking essential.

Join us this October Half Term from Saturday, 23rd to Sunday, 31st October and enjoy two transport events, live music and Halloween-themed family fun!

Sadly due to unforeseen circumstances, the Skiffle Session on Sunday, 24th October has been cancelled. We apologise about any inconvenience and we will keep everyone informed of future Skiffle Sessions.

Come along from 1.30pm on Mondays to join in with some traditional music, songs and dance outside our Hetton Band Hall. Pre-booking essential.

Join us for Halloween in The Pit Village on the 29th, 30th & 31st October, 6.30pm - 9.30pm. TICKETS SOLD OUT.

Enjoy an impressive array of vehicles at our Classic Car Day on Sunday, 31st October on the museum’s Events Field. Organised by Sunderland and District Classic Vehicle Society, the rally is for enthusiasts and novices alike! 

Enjoy traditional music within Hetton band hall in The 1900s Pit Village during our popular Singaround Sunday!

Enjoy our very own skiffle band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump, performing at the 1950s welfare hall!

TICKETS SOLD OUT. Join us for a magical evening of traditional festive celebrations with Beamish Christmas Evenings on 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December 2021, from 4.30pm to 9.30pm.

Enjoy traditional music in Hetton band hall in The 1900s Pit Village during our popular Singaround Sunday!