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.

To 1 November 2009 open daily 10.00- 17.00

2 November 2009 - 3 January 2010
Open Saturday - Sunday & Tuesday - Thursday 10.00 - 16.00 Closed Monday, Friday, Bank Holidays

4 January 2010 - 31 March 2010
Open Sunday & Tuesday - Friday 10.00 - 16.00

Nearest stations are Durham, Chester-le-Street and Newcastle. 28 and 28A Buses run from Newcastle Eldon Square, and X8 runs from Sunderland. All of these buses run through Chester-le-Street.

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.

Facilities for Hearing Impaired
All areas accessible to disabled
Disabled parking & toilets
Guide dogs permitted
Free on site parking
On site cafe/restaurant
Picnic site

Prices vary according to season. The winter season is centred on the town and tramway only. Other areas of the Museum are closed and admission charges are, consequently, reduced. Please see website for further information