Main Entrance and Visitor Centre.

Chaldron Wagon

 

The Beamish Visitor Centre is located at the foot of the hill housing the large car park. At the entrance to the visitor centre is an example of a typical Chaldron Wagon which was used to transport coal around the region.

Inside the Visitor Centre is a visitors reception area, a souvenir shop, a cafe and toilet facilities.

Beamish is a large open air museum covering some 300 acres, and all areas can be accessed by tram, bus or on foot. You will need to spend at least half a day to appreciate the museum. Most people, however, would want to spend a whole day to take in the sights, sounds and smells of a bygone age.

Once inside the museum all exhibits are free (except for the Funfair which has modest charges). The only other chargeable items are for food, drink and confectionery. There are also several places in which to picnic should you wish to cater for yourself.

On busy days (mainly afternoons) some of the queues may be lengthy for some of the exhibits e.g. the Drift Mine has a limit on the numbers of visitors entering the pit for safety reasons. There are also occasional queues for the Tram Rides - although trams run every 20 minutes in each direction around the museum.

Please visit the museum and have a truly memorable day, thousands already have.


 Admission charges from 9/1/2008.

 

Adult

60 years plus

Child
(5-16 years)

Family Tickets
1* - 1 adult/2 children
2* - 2 adults/2 children

Summer Season
2008

£16.00

£13.00

£10.00

1* £32.00
2* £46.00

Winter Season
2008/2009

£6.00

£6.00

£6.00

N/A

Children under five years admitted free of charge.
Only the Town and Tramway are open in the Winter Season

NEW ANNUAL PASS for 2008
This is a new ticket this year replacing the Beamish Club open to anyone.
The new Annual Pass does
NOT permit guest entry for half price!

 

Adult

60 years plus

Child
(5-16 years)

Family Tickets
1* - 1 adult/2 children
2* - 2 adults/2 children

Annual Pass
2008

£21.00

£17.00

£13.00

1* £42.00
2* £60.00

Prices valid until 3rd April 2009.

Seasons

Summer Season
2008

Saturday 15th March to Sunday 2nd November
The Museum is open every day from 10am to 5pm - last admission at 3pm.

Winter Season
2008/2009

Monday 3rd November 2008 to Friday 3rd April 2009
Normally just the Town Area & Tramway open between 10am to 4pm, last admission 3pm.
Closed Mondays and Fridays.
Also closed Monday 8th December 2008 to Friday 2nd January 2009 incl.

Group Discounts

 

Adult

60 years plus

Child,
Youth Group,

Summer 2008

£11.00

£10.00

£6.00

Prices correct at 9/1/2008 - please check with the Museum before your visit.


The Beamish Club!
The Beamish Club membership is no longer available. All existing Beamish Club members will still be able to use their cards and receive the associated benefits until their card expiry date.


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