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Beamish Horse Ploughing Match and Country Crafts

Contact Information

Beamish Museum
Beamish
County Durham
DH9 0RG

Tel: +44 0191 370 4000

Fax: +44 0191 370 4001

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Ploughmen from throughout the country compete in the annual Beamish Ploughing Match. Watch the magnificent heavy horses at work, with traditional harness and ploughs and see the preparations for the 'Decorated Heavy Horses' class. Explore a fascinating display of horse-powered farm machinery nearby along with demonstrations.

Opening Times

Open All Year

23/08/2008
DayTimes
Saturday10:0017:00

Prices

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.

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