Beamish
Overview
Beamish is a world famous open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times.
Visit the Beamish Museum website
What makes it special
- Open air museum, with trams
- Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
- World famous attraction
Opening Times
April to start November
Every day - 10:00 to 17:00 (last admission 16:00)
November to March
Every day - 10:00 to 16:00 (last admission 15:00)
Price
Adult - £19.50
Senior (60 years) / Student - £14.50
Child (5 – 16 years) - £11.50
Family (1 Adult + 2 Children) - £36.50
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) - £51.00
Family (2 Adults + 1 Child) - £44.50
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
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Climbing in Edmundbyers
Howns Gill Quarry is the close by on the southern side of Consett, and offers a large sandstone quarry, 25 metres in places. A bit further south is Stanhope Dene Millstalk (sandstone)
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Derwent Reservoir
The Derwent Valley, one of the Durham Dales, is sometimes overlooked. This man-made lake is great for sailing and fishing. Explore Derwent Reservoir
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Cycling in Edmundbyers
We're just off the Coast to Coast cycle Route.
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Walking and Rambling in Edmundbyers
Follow the 7.7 mile Edmundbyers Lead Mining Trail through the Burnhope Valley. Explore the moorland and delightful river valleys of County Durham.
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Watersports in Edmundbyers
The 1000 acre, three-mile long reservoir offers a safe and fun way to learn water sports. The boundary between Northumberland and Durham runs right through the middle of the lake.
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Mountain Biking in Edmundbyers
15 miles from Edmundbyers, Hamsterley Forest offers something for everyone.
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Hexham Old Gaol
The oldest purpose built prison in England, Hexham Old Gaol will give you an insight into crime and punishment in medieval Northumberland. Visit the Gaol website
