# Beamish Open Air Museum

> Beamish Beamish is a world famous open air museum, telling the story of life in North East England during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

Beamish, Britain's favourite atmosphere that is open, set in over 300 acres of breathtaking countryside, vividly recreates life into the North of England into the early 1800s and 1900s. Winner of both the Museum that is uk of Year and European Museum of the 12 months Awards, it demonstrates the current history of the spot in a full time income fashion and provides activity and training for site visitors of all many years and interests.People through the past welcome site visitors and interpret how the individuals of the North of England lived and worked. The trams and we'll transport you to the past, for a happy outing ever sold at Beamish, you can just take a trip down a real drift mine, view sweets being made, see an authentically recreated Masonic Hall and take a ride behind a replica of Puffing Billy, one of the world's oldest surviving vapor locos at Pockerley Waggonway!Plus, step agreeable!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Stanley, County Durham, England
- Area guide: [Durham](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/county-durham)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.beamish.org.uk/, or call +441913704000
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xvLEEVP2faWd/beamish-open-air-museum

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Family

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## Nearby things to do

- [Beamish Wild Adventure Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-OQbovDWbk85s/beamish-wild-adventure-park)
- [Pockerley Riding School](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-jcb5ElsKDzRs/pockerley-riding-school)
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## Questions and answers

### Where is Beamish Open Air Museum?

Beamish Open Air Museum is in Stanley, County Durham.

### What activities does Beamish Open Air Museum offer?

Beamish Open Air Museum lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Beamish Open Air Museum have?

Beamish Open Air Museum lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Beamish Open Air Museum?

Experiences listed near Beamish Open Air Museum on HolidayFox include Beamish Wild Adventure Park, Pockerley Riding School, Dream Big Role Play Centre, Laser Battlefield and Louisa Lagoon Adventure Play.

### How do I book Beamish Open Air Museum?

Beamish Open Air Museum doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.beamish.org.uk/, or call +441913704000.


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