Is Beamish car park free?

To The 1900s Pit Village - 440 yards | 402 metres | 5 minutes To The 1820s Landscape - 616 yards | 563 metres | 8 minutes To The 1940s Farm - 774 yards | 707 metres | 9 minutes To The 1900s Town - 1,091 yards | 998 metres | 12 minutes Accessible Parking Free accessible parking is at the lowest level of our car park to ...

Is parking free at Beamish?

Hi there, parking is directly in front of the museum, where the entrance is located. There are tons of spaces and it's free parking as far as I know!

Do you have to pay to go to Beamish?

What you need to visit Beamish: Each person aged five and over needs a valid Beamish Unlimited Pass/Friends of Beamish membership. Adult, child, senior/student and family passes are available. Under 5s do not need a pass/membership.

Is Beamish worth the money?

We would highly recommend Beamish for families and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip, but there are definitely things that could be improved for visitor experience. A unique and extraordinary experience visiting this open-air museum is like traveling back in the day.

How long to spend at Beamish?

I'd plan for at least 4-5 hour visit, if not longer. We arrived at 10.20am and left at 15.30. You have to see everything, plenty of places to eat & drink. We missed a couple of things out, like looking in the pub and masonic hall.

Beamish 1950s Town | A Pub Stopover | Off-grid In A Car Park

Can you take your own food into Beamish?

Beamish Museum allows visitors to bring their own food and has various picnic areas, with some comments recommending specific eateries and shops within the museum. Yes you can take your own food! They also have an array of shops and I recommend the bakery and the sweet shop in the 1900s town.

How many miles to walk around Beamish?

Summary. A three and a half mile walk with lovely views of the Beamish area and museum.

Has anything been filmed at the Beamish Museum?

The museum's striking 1900s Town street, complete with trundling trams, was the perfect backdrop for both the Downton Abbey film and the Christmas special of the TV series in 2015. Visitors to Beamish's 1900s Town can discover what life was like in a North East town in the years leading up to the First World War.

Do Beamish staff get paid?

People get paid by the hour at the Beamish Museum.

Can you do Beamish in a day?

Visiting Beamish Museum is an absolutely perfect way to spend a day in the North-East of England and, for any first-time visitor to the area or even someone born and bred here, it is a 'do-not-miss' experience. It is the most popular attraction in and around Durham for good reason. What is this?

Can you share Beamish passes?

Beamish Unlimited Passes/Friends of Beamish Memberships are for the use of the named individual only. Identification checks will be made on entry to ensure the named person is visiting.

Can you take photos at Beamish?

All film crews/photographers must be accompanied by a member of Beamish staff at all times. All fees are based on the individual requirements of each project. To find out more, contact our Communications Team.

Does Beamish have a pub?

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Offering a unique blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty, the estate features a charming pub and restaurant, luxurious accommodation, and flexible event spaces to host everything from weddings, private parties, funerals and corporate functions.

How to get into Beamish for free?

Friends of Beamish Membership Prices

Join the Friends of Beamish and you'll get a fantastic package of FREE entry (including daytime events) and free regular Beamish magazine, plus a discount on the museum's guidebook, as well as other great discounts and exclusive offers.

Can you sleep at Beamish?

The museum is giving visitors a chance to spend a night at the museum in one of two Georgian-style cottages. Guests can enjoy a trip back in time and stay in the self-catering cottages, which are located in the museum's stunning 1820s Landscape, in renovated original buildings.

Do you need ID for Beamish?

If you do not wish for your photograph to be taken, some form of ID will need to be shown on each visit to prove your identity. Beamish Unlimited Passes/Friends of Beamish Memberships are for the use of the named individual only. Identification checks will be made on entry to ensure the named person is visiting.

Why is it called Beamish?

The name of Beamish, is derived from a corruption of the Norman word 'Beauvis', meaning beautiful place, or the old French phrase 'bew-mys' which when translated means 'beautiful mansion'.

Is there a park in Beamish?

The 1950s park and recreation ground, named in honour of The Queen, includes a 1950s-style playground, miniature golf course, sandpit, giant draughts board, football area and, later, a bowling green and pavilion.

Is there a cafe in Beamish?

Discover the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch or an afternoon treat at The Coach House Café at The Stables, nestled within a beautifully converted 18th-century stable block. Our café offers a tempting selection of hand-crafted delights, all prepared by our talented pastry chef.

What time does Beamish shut?

Opening times: 31st March – 24th October 2025, Open daily, 10am-5pm.

Are there toilets in Beamish?

Entrance Building – Accessible toilets with Invacare Reliant 350 Stand Assist*, baby and adult changing facilities also available. 1900s Pit Village – Toilets and accessible toilets at the band hall.

What can you buy at Beamish?

Many of our items have been made at Beamish or by local suppliers and are exclusive to the museum – they also make great gifts! Bring a bit of Beamish into your home with enamel signs, magnets, suffragette sashes, engine driver kits, Top Trumps, posters, tea towels, biscuits and more, there's so much to choose from!

Can you take a picnic to Beamish?

The 1900s Pit Village The Sinkers' Bait Cabin is fully accessible. A number of picnic benches are available here. Period buses and trams operate in a continuous loop around the site every 20 minutes (approx.).