What's On

Join Rob Langham, local historian and Beamish Engager, for this illustrated talk in the 1950s welfare hall which covers the history of Rowley station from 1834 to today.

Enjoy our very own skiffle band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump, performing a concert in the 1950s welfare hall from 1pm to 2pm, followed by a workshop from 2.30pm to 3.30pm and have a go at playing an instrument!

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.

This annual contest will see home-grown vegetables and flowers battle it out in an attempt to take first prize.

Folk singers and musicians performing around Hetton Band Hall in The 1900s Pit Village.

The Great North Festival of Agriculture concludes with the brilliant Agricultural Show.

Enjoy our very own skiffle band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump, performing a concert in the 1950s welfare hall from 1pm to 2pm, followed by a workshop from 2.30pm to 3.30pm and have a go at playing an instrument!

Come and see amazing vehicles dating from the 1920s onwards on display.

Folk singers and musicians performing around Hetton Band Hall in The 1900s Pit Village.

Enjoy our very own skiffle band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump, performing a concert in the 1950s welfare hall from 1pm to 2pm, followed by a workshop from 2.30pm to 3.30pm and have a go at playing an instrument!

Based on years of research, this illustrated talk tells the fascinating story of the war on the home front and how it affected the North Eastern Railway.

Folk singers and musicians performing around Hetton Band Hall in The 1900s Pit Village.