Beamish Museum
Open-air museum vividly recreating life in the North East in the early 1800s and 1900s.
Take a tram ride to the town, with period shops and houses. Visit the drift mine, cottages, school and chapel in the colliery village. Meet the animals at Home Farm and visit the railway station.
Explore the 1825 manor-house and fine terraced gardens of Pockerley Manor. Discover the early days of steam at the 1825 railway 'Pockerley Waggonway', with great engine shed and splendid recreation of the world's 1st steam-hauled passenger train.
New in 2006, a splendid 1913 Masonic Hall in the award-winning town and an amazing working replica of the 1813 steam locomotive Puffing Billy.
Accessibility:
Vaqas Accreditation
VAQAS accreditation.
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Large Visitor Attraction of the Year Gold 2007
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Best Family Experience of the Year Silver 2007
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver 2008
Opening Times
| 15/03/2008 - 02/11/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:00 | 17:00 |
| 03/11/2008 - 07/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
| 03/01/2009 - 31/03/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | Closed | |
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 16:00 |
| Bank Holiday | Closed | |
Prices
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult - Summer period | £16.00 |
Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| 2+2 Family Annual Pass | £60.00 |
| Family Summer 2 Adults and 2 Children | £46.00 |
| 1+2 Family Annual Pass | £42.00 |
| Family Summer 1 Adult and 2 Children | £32.00 |
| Adult Annual Pass | £21.00 |
| Concession Annual Pass | £17.00 |
| Adult - Summer period | £16.00 per ticket type |
| Child Annual Pass | £13.00 |
| Concession - Summer Period | £13.00 |
| Child - Summer Period | £10.00 |
| Adult Winter - Town & Tramway | £6.00 |
| Child Winter - Town & Tramway | £6.00 |
| Concession Winter Town & Tram | £6.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). Signposted from the A1(M) jct 63. Travel along A693 for 4 miles towards Stanley picking up signs for Beamish Museum.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. Bus 720 runs from Durham bus station.
Facilities
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Some members of staff trained in British sign language.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking (free)
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Tearoom seating 150; snack bar and other unit open during the summer.
- Picnic Site
Payment Methods
- American Express accepted
- Approx length of visit - 2-6 hours
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.Parties advised to book in advance.
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 200
- Min group size - 15
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times - Please ring
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates - Summer: Adult £11 Child £6 Concession £10 Winter: Adult/Child/Concession £6
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
- Event Venue
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Demonstrations Given
- Educational Visits Accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
Information
Beamish Museum
Beamish Museum
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG
Tel: +44 0191 370 4000
Fax: +44 0191 370 4001
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