Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum
Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum, Britain´s favourite open-air museum, set in over 300 acres of beautiful countryside, vividly recreates life in the North of England in the early 1800s and 1900s. Winner of both the British Museum of the Year and European Museum of the Year Awards, it demonstrates the recent history of the region in a `living´ way and provides entertainment and education for visitors of all ages and interests. People from the past welcome visitors and interpret how the people of the North of England lived and work.
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Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum,
Beamish,
Chester-le-Street,
Durham
DH9 0RG
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Information on Beamish, The North of England Open Air Museum, Beamish, Chester-le-Street
| Opening Times: | Apr to Oct daily 10:00-17:00. Nov to Mar Tue to Thu, Sat & Sun 10:00-16:00. Closed Mon & Fri. Check for Xmas & New Year opening. Last adm 15:00. |
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| Admission: | Adult £15.00, Child £9.00, 60+ £12.00. Winter £6.00 per person (reduced operation). Group & educational rates available. |
| Location: | 12 miles north west of Durham, signposted from junction 63 of A1M. |
| Facilities: |
Sales Point,
Shop,
Cafe,
Refreshments,
Parking Availability |
| Events 2008: |
An exciting programme of Special Events throughout the summer season, at no extra charge. For further information, visit the website www.beamish.org.uk |

