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Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley

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Address: Stanley DH9 0RG, United Kingdom.
Phone: 1913704000.
Website: beamish.org.uk
Specialties: Open air museum, Museum, Tourist attraction.
Other points of interest: On-site services, Live performances, Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Wheelchair rental, Restaurant, Toilet, Family friendly, Getting tickets in advance recommended, Good for kids, Has changing table(s), Free parking lot.
Opinions: This company has 25269 reviews on Google My Business.
Average opinion: 4.8/5.

📌 Location of Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North Stanley DH9 0RG, United Kingdom
☎️1913704000

⏰ Open Hours of Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

  • Monday: 10 am–5 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am–5 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am–5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am–5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am–5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am–5 pm

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North is a remarkable open-air museum located in the United Kingdom. Nestled in the beautiful area of Stanley, DH9 0RG, this fascinating attraction provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience life in the North of England from the 18th to the 19th century. The museum is well-known for its immersive and authentic atmosphere, transporting visitors back in time through meticulously recreated scenes and exhibits.

Address and Contact Information

To plan your visit, you can find Beamish at the following address: Stanley DH9 0RG, United Kingdom. The phone number to reach them is 1913704000. Additionally, their website is beamish.org.uk, providing a wealth of information about the museum and its offerings.

Especialidades and Other Points of Interest

  • Open-air museum
  • Museum
  • Tourist attraction

Beamish offers several other points of interest, including on-site services, live performances, a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. Rental of wheelchairs is also available, and visitors can enjoy a restaurant, a family-friendly environment, and even a changing table. It's highly recommended to get your tickets in advance, as this attraction is perfect for families and those who appreciate history and culture.

Opinions and Average Rating

With an impressive 4.8 out of 5-star rating, Beamish - The Living Museum of the North has garnered 25,269 reviews on Google My Business. Visitors consistently praise the museum for its dedication to authenticity, attention to detail, and the immersive experience it offers.

👍 Reviews of Beamish - The Living Museum of the North

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
Sarah B.
5/5

Great place. We have been several times and this visit was the best. The addition of the new town area is great.
Whilst it was busy when we arrived, quickly got through the reception area, we had precooked tickets, greeted with a friendly welcome.
When going into each area it didn't feel to busy.
Interesting talks with the "residents" in the areas and very informative which helps bring alive the experience.
Spent all day wondering around.
Well worth the visit.
Only down side is the queues for the chippy and sweet shop.
We got to the chippy in the pit village and despite not closing for 20 mins was told no chips yet there was a full bucket of chips prepared....bit disappointed but didn't let it spoil our day.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
Alison
5/5

Beamish is a great place to go for all ages and they are wheelchair friendly. Have been to the living museum in Summer, Autumn and Winter and have loved it each time. Summer you get more time to explore and the fairground is open and during winter it's fantastic with the change as they put lights through the villages and decorate it's beautiful ✨️🎄 the bakery and sweet shop are a big favourite and always busy. The new expansion is great as there are quite a few places to eat and explore. It's very interesting to see how things were and getting the miners experience. Love getting to ride on the buses and trams too ❤️

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
Jacey E. P.
5/5

An absolutely amazing day out. I just wish we'd arrived earlier as so much to see! We pre booked our tickets which got us straight in - a big bonus. And my carers admission was free. Staff are fantastic throughout the museum, so knowledgeable and friendly. We will definitely go back in the near future.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
Amanda K.
5/5

A unique experience. Lovingly preserved towns, industry and farms from 1900s to 1950s. Full of wonderful details. The atmosphere is authentic and full of the life of the times. Lots of interesting places to eat. Lots of toilets! Extremely clean. Knowledgeable staff and far too much to do in one visit - the yearly pass is great value and an excellent idea. Ideal for all ages and types of mobility. Educational and entertaining. I’ve visited many times since the 1970s and Beamish never fails to impress.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
Carla ?.
5/5

What a great place. The different villages & farms are a real step back in time. If like us you enjoy history this is definitely the place to visit. It's family & dog friendly. It is a huge place with trams & buses going round all day to hop on & off .The only thing I would say is both the tram & buses do get full quick, but whilst you wait there is plenty to see. Lots of places to eat & drink. Just a great day out.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
Lauren W.
5/5

Unique experience stepping back in time. The living museum spans 1800s to 1950s with lots to see ans explore. Houses set up in the different eras gave an insight into life of the past. We went for the day and didn't manage to see it all. Staff were very knowledgeable and added greatly to the immersive experience. Would highly recommend.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
John G.
5/5

Absolutely amazing place, and I would definitely visit again. I've a annual pass but am visiting the county from London for a week as it was my first time to the area so very much doubt I'll be able to travel back within that year but the museum was really easy to get to as I was staying in Durham and rely on public transport. Was busy when I arrived just after 10. There was 2 queues. 1 for pre paid and the other on the day admissions. I was seen within 15 mins.

The museum itself is huge with many vintage buses and trams to get you from one part to the other. I had a ride on a few but many places to walk too.

Many vintage shops and even a little pub. Best to get lunch way before 12 which was the only issue as they got really busy. Especially the fish and chip shop.

Hope this review will help with your visit.

Beamish - The Living Museum of the North - Stanley
Paula W.
5/5

Well what can I say.....fab place to visit...plenty to see. Definitely like going back in time. It's absolutely massive, but with trams and buses to take you round. It is certainly a full day visit. Although check that there are no school outing before you go, we went on a day that had 100's of Brownies on a trip, so going into some of the buildings there was a delay. Absolutely
Worth a visit though.

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