Beamish - The Living Museum of the North
Beamish Museum
Beamish
Durham
DH9 0RG
England
Website
General Information
A selection of artefacts, images and publications from the Beamish collections
http://collections.beamish.org.uk/
Telephone
0191 370 4000
Fax
0191 370 4001
Experience a real sense of your past at Beamish, and discover what life was like in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times.
Beamish is a living, working museum, set in 300 acres of County Durham countryside. Costumed demonstrators bring to life the Edwardian Town and Pit Village, complete with original drift mine. At Home Farm and Pockerley Old Hall, experience firsthand how the Industrial revolution transformed agricultural life in the region. The buildings you see at Beamish are not replicas, but have been reconstructed brick-by-brick to give visitors a real sense of history.
Venue Type:
Museum, Library, Archive, Heritage site, Historic house or home, Agricultural site, Industrial heritage site, Transport heritage site
Additional info
Our library and photographic archive are open to the public by appointment only - Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm.
Beamish Museum
Beamish
Durham
DH9 0RG
England
Website
General Information
A selection of artefacts, images and publications from the Beamish collections
http://collections.beamish.org.uk/
Telephone
0191 370 4000
Fax
0191 370 4001
Beamish, founded in 1970 to illustrate the development of industry, agriculture and the way of life in the North East of England, is situated in 300 acres of woodland and farmland. Home Farm, a fine 19th century model farmstead, and Pockerley Old Hall, with its medieval stronghouse dating to the 1400s, are both listed buildings preserved in situ. Other typical buildings brought together represent an early 1900s town, colliery village, farm and railway, linked by an electric tramway. The early 1800s period is represented by Pockerley Old Hall and an exhibit on early railways.
The Museum's collections are all Designated Collections of national importance and include a vast library and archive of books, periodicals, trade catalogues, photographs and oral history recordings.
Designated collections which are wide, varied and extensive, covering all aspects of life in North East England, including domestic life, farming & rural life, folk art, industrial and town life and transport.
Collection details
Social History, Land Transport, Industry, Costume and Textiles, Archives, Architecture, Agriculture
Key artists and exhibits
- Victorian
- Georgian
- Railway
- Town
- Colliery
- Farm
- Manor House
- Steam train
- Rare breed
- Freemason
- Masonic Hall
- Trams
- School
- Co-op
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Beamish Museum
Beamish
Durham
DH9 0RG
England
Website
General Information
A selection of artefacts, images and publications from the Beamish collections
http://collections.beamish.org.uk/
Telephone
0191 370 4000
Fax
0191 370 4001
February Half Term Project- The 1890 Silksworth Strike
This February Half-Term Beamish is commemorating the 1890 Silksworth Strike and Evictions.
Beamish has been working with community groups and schools from the Silksworth area to remember the miners who were evicted from their homes by Lord Londonderry. Every day from Saturday 11th to Sunday 19th February the Town, Pit Village, Colliery Yard and Tramway will be recreating the atmosphere of the Strike.
Witness the evictions of mining families at the Pit Cottages by the ‘Candymen’, and the supportive neighbours cooking hearty food to feed their friends.
A special exhibition in the Bank Board Room will show images and press coverage of the strike, and you can join in the protest marches down the Town Street
Make a blue Rosette in the Colliery Lamp Cabin to show your support for the strike, and head down the mine to experience what life was like as a miner.
Take a ride with our friendly fleet of Trams and Buses who will be running throughout the event.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Beamish- The Living Museum of the North
Admission
During this event we are offering HALF PRICE ADMISSION to Beamish. Half price tickets are DAY TICKETS ONLY.
Adult £8
Child £5
Senior/Student £7.50
Beamish Unlimited passes will still be available to purchase on request. Beamish Unlimited passes are valid for 12months for an unlimited number of visits.
For more information contact 0191 3704000 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm)
Website
Beamish Museum
Beamish
Durham
DH9 0RG
England
Website
General Information
A selection of artefacts, images and publications from the Beamish collections
http://collections.beamish.org.uk/
Telephone
0191 370 4000
Fax
0191 370 4001
Beamish Great North Steam Fair 2012
A four day steam extravaganza! The Great North Steam Fair is now in its fourth year, and is an unmissable event for families and steam enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors can enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of all manner of steam-powered vehicles, from steamrollers, to traction engines, and not forgetting steam locomotives!
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Beamish- The Living Museum of the North, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
Admission
Adults £17.50
Child £10
Senior/Student £13
Under 5s Free
Family tickets available.
Tickets to Beamish are valid for 12months from date of first visit.
Call 01913704000 for more information (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm)
Group rates available for groups of 15+ (Call 0191 3704026 for group bookings)
Website
Beamish Georgian Fair
There's a whole host of traditional Georgian entertainment and Georgian market stalls for all to enjoy. A fantastic family day out! There is no extra charge for this event, admission is included in the regular museum entry price.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Beamish- The Living Museum of the North, Beamish, County Durham, DH9 0RG
Admission
Adults £17.50
Child £10
Senior/Student £13
Under 5s Free
Family Tickets available
Beamish tickets are valid for 12 months from date of first visit, for an unlimited number of visits.
Group admission rates available for groups of 15+. Contact bookings@beamish.org.uk for more information.
For more information call: 0191 370 400 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
Website
42nd Beamish Safety and Reliability Trial
This 150 mile event is for Vintage cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles registered before 1956. The Run will begin and finish at Beamish, and follow a 150 mile route around County Durham and North Yorkshire.
The Reliability Run vehicles should begin returning to Beamish from around 3:30pm, and make there way through the Town to the finish line on the Events Field!
Visitors to the museum will be able to admire the vintage vehicles as they return to the Museum after their motoring marathon.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
Beamish- The Living Museum of the North
Admission
Adult £17.50
Child £10
Senior/Student £13
Under 5s free
Family Tickets available.
Tickets to Beamish are valid for 12 months from first visit, for an unlimited number of visits.
For more information contact 0191 3704000 (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm)
Group rates available for groups of 15+, contact bookings@beamish.org.uk for more information.
Website
National Quoits Championship
Between twenty and fifty competitors from The Quoits Association will play in the traditional game in the Pit Village here at Beamish.
The sporting event, which is similar to the game hoopla, has been associated with mining communities for many years.
Quoits has been described as a developed form of horseshoe pitching and the name originates from Ancient Greece. Similar to the Greek discus, Quoits was brought to Britain by the Romans.
The National Quoits Association, which was formed in 1986, will be playing The Northern Game during the Championship.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Where
Beamish- The Living Museum of the North
Admission
Entry to be a spectator at this event is included in normal museum admission:
Adult £17.50
Child £10
Senior/Student £13
Under 5s free
All Unlimited tickets are valid for 12months from date of purchase for an unlimited number of visits.
For more information contact 0191 3704000 (Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm)
Website
Festival of Agriculture
Festival of Agriculture – 30th August to 7th October
A whole season celebrating the agricultural and rural heritage of North East England, incorporating:
• Power from the Past – 30th August to 2nd September
• Growing Your Own – 8th & 9th September
• Show of Agriculture – 13th to 16th September
• Hands-on Heritage Skills – 22nd & 23rd September
• Harvest Festival – 29th & 30th September
• Harvest Home – 6th & 7th October
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Beamish Museum
Admission
Adult Unlimited Pass £17.50
Senior/Student Unlimited Pass £13
Child Unlimited Pass £10
Under 5s free
All Unlimited Passes are valid for 12months from date of first visit, for an unlimited number of visits.
Website
Halloween Evenings at Beamish
Halloween at Beamish, now in its fourth year, is a spooktacular event not to be missed! The museum will be overrun with spooky ghosts and terrifying monsters, as you trick or treat, go apple-bobbing, and prepare to be scared!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
6-9:30pm
Where
Beamish Museum
Admission
This is a ticket only event. Prices to be confirmed.
Website
Halloween Evenings at Beamish
Halloween at Beamish, now in its fourth year, is a spooktacular event not to be missed! The museum will be overrun with spooky ghosts and terrifying monsters, as you trick or treat, go apple-bobbing, and prepare to be scared!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
6-9:30pm
Where
Beamish Museum
Admission
This is a ticket only event. Prices to be confirmed.
Website
Halloween Evenings at Beamish
Halloween at Beamish, now in its fourth year, is a spooktacular event not to be missed! The museum will be overrun with spooky ghosts and terrifying monsters, as you trick or treat, go apple-bobbing, and prepare to be scared!
Suitable for
- Any age
When
6-9:30pm
Where
Beamish Museum
Admission
This is a ticket only event. Prices to be confirmed.
Website
Christmas at Beamish
Christmas festivities at Beamish when The Town, Pit Village Pockerley Old Hall and Home Farm take on a festive feel with period decorations and celebrations. Visit Father Christmas in his cosy fireside grotto at Pockerley Waggonway, he’ll have a small gift for every child*. It’s how every Christmas ought to be !
*small extra charge applies.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
Beamish Museum
Admission
Adult Unlimited Pass £17.50
Senior/Student Unlimited Pass £13
Child Unlimited Pass £10
Under 5s free.
Unlimited passes are valid for 12 months from date of first visit, for an unlimited number of visits.
Midweek winter discount tickets available. See website for details.
Website
Beamish Museum
Beamish
Durham
DH9 0RG
England
Website
General Information
A selection of artefacts, images and publications from the Beamish collections
http://collections.beamish.org.uk/
Telephone
0191 370 4000
Fax
0191 370 4001
Florence Nightingale’s Nurse
http://www.beamish.org.uk/schools-and-community/
The daughter of the house at Pockerley Old Hall is preparing to join Florence Nightingale in the Crimea as one of her nurses. Help her practice her skills by making up herbal remedies, perfecting bandaging and visiting the sick neighbour next door – who lives in a dirty, gloomy house. Can Florence Nightingale’s ideas about cleanliness help?
Appropriate for Key Stage 1 pupils
Creator
- Beamish Learning
How to obtain
Call our bookings officer on 0191 3704026 for more information or to book your class in for this exciting activity.
1½ hr session £30 (first year introductory price offer)
‘I’m an Edwardian Scout – Get Me Out of Here!’
http://www.beamish.org.uk/schools-and-community/
Spend a day at our Edwardian Scout Camp and have a real adventure; form your patrol, set up camp, learn woodcraft and complete challenges – dare you try the camp stew?
Appropriate for participants aged 6 years and over.
Creator
- Beamish Learning
Publisher
- Beamish Museum
How to obtain
Call our bookings officer on 0191 3704026 for more information or to book your class in for this exciting activity.
Full day session £30 (first year introductory price offer)
Medicine Through Time – The Georgian Years
http://www.beamish.org.uk/schools-and-community/
Revision was never so much fun – come to Pockerley Old Hall and try to figure out why the master of the house lies dead in his bed. Explore the theme of vaccination and Georgian living standards through solving the mystery. Meet some Georgian characters – a Quack Doctor, a Woman Healer or a Physician, and help them make some real Georgian remedies – but are you doing more harm than good?
Appropriate for GCSE Medicine through Time students
Creator
- Beamish Learning
Publisher
- Beamish Museum
How to obtain
If you would like more information, or to book this seesion for your class, please contact our Bookings Officer on 0191 3704026, or bookings@beamish.org.uk.
Half day session £30 (first year introductory price offer)
Mrs Scroggins’ Washday (Available from April 2012)
http://www.beamish.org.uk/schools-and-community/
Listen to the story of Mrs Scroggins’ busy washday, and help her do all the housework she needs to do around her house. Sweep the floors, beat the carpets, do the washing, and polish the pans. And what’s that under the bed…?
Suitable for nursery/reception age pupils
Creator
- Beamish Learning
Publisher
- Beamish Museum
How to obtain
1 hr session £35 (max 20 children per session) (Under 5’s come in free)
Call our bookings officer on 0191 3704026 for more information or to book your class in for this exciting activity.
Tudors at Beamish
http://www.beamish.org.uk/schools-and-community/
Come to Pockerley Old Hall and be transported back to 1569.
Meet the Hedley family – the ‘Lords of the Manor’, and experience everyday life in a Tudor household.
But be prepared for trouble! The Tudor Northeast was a dangerous place of political intrigue, and border raids were rife.
Appropriate for Key Stage 2 pupils
Creator
- Beamish Learning
Publisher
- Beamish Museum
How to obtain
Call our bookings officer on 0191 3704026 for more information or to book your class in for this exciting activity.
Cost £60 per 1½ hr session.
Who’s going to mind the bairn?
http://www.beamish.org.uk/schools-and-community/
This innovative session allows students to explore a range of issues and attitudes surrounding sex and pregnancy. Students will explore these issues through role-play, investigating the story of a teenage mother and her abandoned baby at the end of the 19th century. Students will take the role of investigators, collecting clues and interviewing characters to determine what has happened to make the mother abandon her child. Students will also decide the fate of the child, determining what should happen. This session ties into the KS3 curriculum around relationships and encourages students to use investigatory, team work and analytical skills.
Pre-visit and post-visit resources are available with this session.
Suitable for KS3 and KS4.
Creator
- Beamish Learning
Publisher
- Beamish Museum
How to obtain
If you would like more information, or to book this session for your class, please contact our Bookings Officer on 0191 3704026, or bookings@beamish.org.uk.
Cost £60 for 1 hour session.
Beamish Museum
Beamish
Durham
DH9 0RG
England
Website
General Information
A selection of artefacts, images and publications from the Beamish collections
http://collections.beamish.org.uk/
Telephone
0191 370 4000
Fax
0191 370 4001
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