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
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)
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
Free parking on premises
Cycle store
Garden/grounds
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