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Beamish Dig Into the Past (National Archaeology Weekend)

Beamish Dig Into the Past (National Archaeology Weekend)

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An award-winning event set at Pockerley Manor. A whole host of fascinating demonstrations and activities, including baking, calligraphy, candle making, corn dolly making, pole lathing and traditional Northumbrian pipe music. Part of a national campaign by the Council for British Archaeology.

Opening Times

Open All Year

12/07/2008 - 13/07/2008
DayTimes
Saturday10:0017:00
Sunday10:0017:00

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
family 2£46.00 per ticket type
family 1£32.00 per ticket type
adult£16.00 per ticket type
concession£12.50 per ticket type
child£10.00 per ticket type

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Related Attraction

Beamish Museum, Chester-le-Street

Road Directions

Signposted from the A1(M) Junction 63, then follow the A693 towards Stanley for around 4 miles, following the signs for Beamish Museum.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest Railway or Metro Station: Newcastle upon Tyne Central Station (8 Miles).
Directions from this station: Service bus 709 from Newcastle Eldon Square.

Facilities

Provider Features

  • In countryside

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • Special group rates

Provider Facilities

  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Beamish Dig Into the Past (National Archaeology Weekend)

Beamish Museum
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG

Tel: +44 0191 370 4000

Fax: +44 0191 370 4001

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