No visit to North East England is complete without a trip to award-winning Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Located in County Durham, Beamish Museum brings to life the North East of England’s Georgian, Edwardian, 1940s and 1950s history, through immersive exhibits where visitors meet friendly costumed staff and volunteers, and experience regional stories of everyday life.
Stroll through the stunning 1820s Landscape and meet the friendly Georgian folk at Pockerley Old Hall. Take an underground tour of a coal mine in The 1900s Pit Village, brave a visit to the dentist in The 1900s Town and dress up to have your photo taken in the Edwardian photographers’ studio (additional charge applies).
Meet the 1940s Land Girls and Home Guard, take a trip to a 1950s cinema and toy shop, explore the 1950s Farm and so much more – there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Enjoy a real taste of the past, including Georgian-inspired food and drink at the Drovers Tavern, traditional fish and chips from Davy’s in The 1900s Pit Village or Middleton’s in The 1950s Town, locally-inspired fare from the Tea Rooms, freshly-baked delights from Herron’s Bakery, sweets from Jubilee Confectioners, homemade ice cream from John’s Café, sweet shop-inspired ice cream from Beamish Delicious Ices and locally-brewed beers from The Sun Inn!
Plus, Beamish Museum has a packed programme of daytime events included in admission. Whether you’re serious about steam, crazy about cars or hooked on horses, Beamish Museum’s year-round programme of events has something for everyone.
Daytime events are included in admission and are free to Beamish Unlimited Pass holders and Friends of Beamish members, pay once and enjoy unlimited visits for 12 months (see beamish.org.uk for full details of opening dates and times).
The museum is the North East’s most visited attraction and among the top paid-for attractions nationally. Beamish was named as Art Fund Museum of the Year 2025, the world’s largest museum prize.
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