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Beamish Museum

Beamish Museum

Welcome to Beamish –  The Living Museum of the North 

Step into the past as you discover life in North East England in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

From beautiful Georgian gardens to Edwardian shopping, delicious traditional fish and chips, exploring The 1940s Farm and getting a fabulous 1950s hairstyle, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during a visit to Beamish.

Plus, discover that no two visits to Beamish Museum are the same with the Beamish Unlimited Pass, pay once and visit free for a year!

Enjoy Amazing Experiences

See the Georgian potters in The 1820s Landscape, grab a hard hat see what working conditions were like for miners in The 1900s Pit Village, brave a trip to the dentist and enjoy a spot of Edwardian shopping in The 1900s Town meet the Land Girls and Home Guard at The 1940s Farm, and enjoy a trip to the cinema in The 1950s Town.

Taste the Past 

Delight in the delicious tastes of the past. Enjoy 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, scrumptious treats from Herron’s Bakery, sweets from Jubilee Confectioners, ice cream from John’s Café, sweet shop-inspired flavours from Beamish Delicious Ices and locally-sourced fare from the Tea Rooms. 

Stay at Beamish Museum 

Enjoy a trip back in time and stay in our Georgian-style holiday cottages, located in the stunning 1820s Landscape. 

The two self-catering cottages, Potter’s Cottage and Drover’s Rest, feature furniture and items from our collection along with modern conveniences for modern-day guests! 

Stays in the accommodation include admission to the museum during opening hours. The cottages can each accommodate up to two guests, and Potter’s Cottage is dog-friendly. 

To find out more and book your stay at Beamish Museum, visit www.beamish.org.uk/accommodation. 

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