What's On

There's something for all the family to enjoy everyday of the summer holidays across the museum.

You won’t be stumped for things to do this summer – Beamish has a host of cricketing fun lined up every Sunday in August!

The Coppull and Standish Brass Band performing in Redman Park bandstand in The Town park from 2pm to 4pm.

West Harton Choir will be performing in the Pit Village chapel at 11am and 2pm.

The Salvation Army Bandperforming in Redman Park bandstand in The Town park from 11am to 1pm.

The Coppull and Standish Brass Band performing in Redman Park bandstand in The Town park from 2pm to 4pm.

The Backworth Colliery Band performing in Redman Park bandstand in The Town park from 2pm to 4pm.

Penrith Methodist Church Choral Group will be performing in the Pit Village chapel at 12pm and 2.30pm.

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

Dig for Victory is the first event in our Great North Festival of Agriculture. The event is focused in and around our 1940s Farm and tells the story of life on the Home Front and the vital support role the British countryside played during the Second World War.

The Great North Festival of Agriculture is a month long celebration of the region’s rural heritage. Featuring everything from vehicles and vegetables to harvest celebrations and heritage skills, there’s plenty of fun to be had by all the family.

Take part in a free social session run by experienced quilt makers from the Quilters Guild.