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
Cycling in Edmundbyers
We're just off the Coast to Coast cycle Route. The area offers miles of country lanes and off road routes through the wilds of County Durham.
Derwent Reservoir
The Derwent Valley, one of the Durham Dales, is sometimes overlooked, Visit the man-made lake - lovely for sailing and fishing.
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.
Mountain Biking in Edmundbyers
15 miles from Edmundbyers, Hamsterley Forest offers something for everyone.
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.
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