Beamish Museum

Bring learning to life at Beamish.

See what life was really like in North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times and meet people who lived and worked in the past. A school trip to Beamish is the perfect way to get your pupils to engage with a whole host of subjects, from Art and Geography to Maths and History. Role Play Activities are available for schools, along with loan boxes and pupil resources.

Beamish Museum has recently been awarded the Sandford Award from the Heritage Education Trust.

“You are providing an amazing resource for historians of all ages. Thank You.” 

16-18 year olds - February 2011

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“The variety of activities was very good. It gave the children a range of activities to talk about when we got back.

The Children loved the bus/tram rides and I was surprised how often they were running in February- saved us some very long walks!” 

School Visit - February 2011

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“Children were inspired! Everyone enjoyed the session. It reinforced what they had already found out during their research project and also extended their learning.

A first class service- better than any other museum service we have used. Excellent staff and resources. Look forward to working with the museum again.” 

Year One & Two Victorian Lesson - February 2011

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Georgian Fair
7 Jun 2012 to 10 Jun 2012

Enjoy the hustle and bustle of a Georgian Country Fair at Pockerley Waggonway.
There's a whole host of traditional Georgian entertainment and Georgian market stalls for all to enjoy. Meet the strolling musicians, pedlars and market traders and find yourself a job at the Squire of Pockerley’s Hiring Fair.

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September- Power from the Past
30 Aug 2012 to 2 Sep 2012

Power from the Past, an extravaganza of horse power, steam power and everything in between!
Horse drawn vehicles, bicycles, tractors, traction engines and a host of fascinating agricultural machinery will be on display and in action in all areas of the museum celebrating the agricultural heritage of the North East.

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Currently there is no accommmodation related to this attraction.