Napoleonic Muster 2025
17th & 18th May 2025

Watch drill displays and find out about life in the army at this time in our 1820s Landscape.
Read moreWatch drill displays and find out about life in the army at this time in our 1820s Landscape.
Read moreMusic group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm!
Read moreJoin us for a festival of all things transport!
Read moreJoin us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2.15pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
Read moreCome and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village. Featuring songs, tunes and dancing our musicians will be providing entertainment to suit all tastes with lively chorus songs and some high quality folk music between 12pm - 3pm
Read moreEnjoy a special horse-themed weekend at the museum!
Read moreAdmire the work of Durham Photographic Society in this photography exhibition.
Read moreSee the Morris Car Club with a display of pre-1939 vehicles.
Read moreSee The North of England Classic & Pre-War Automobiles Club with a fantastic display of classic cars.
Read moreJoin us for the 52nd annual Beamish Reliability Run!
Read moreHead to our 1900s Pit Village to hear brass bands from the North East as they take part in this musical competition.
Read moreMusic group Kiddars Luck will be hosting the Pit Village Music Hall from 11.30am-2.30pm!
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