Beamish Open Air Museum Tours

A vintage tram at Squires Gate, a historic tram station in a town with cobblestone streets and traditional brick buildings.
A building with signs for Northern Daily Mail, Sunderland Daily Echo, and Beamish Branch Office.
A vintage tram with a sign reading "RINGTONS TEA" parked on a cobblestone street.
A person in a kitchen with a large pot, a bowl, and a hanging bag.
A long, narrow hallway with wooden paneling on the walls, framed pictures, and a sign that reads "EXIT".


You don't need to build a time machine to jump back into the past — just check out Beamish Open Air Museum. This relic of yesteryear allows you to walk through history and experience what life was like all those years ago.

If you're staying a while in Stanley, Beamish Open Air Museum is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This open-air museum is one of many attractions worth seeing here. Washington Old Hall, Utilita Arena Newcastle, and Angel of the North are also waiting to be explored close by.

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Host & Stay | Potters Cottage @ Beamish Museum

Host & Stay | Potters Cottage @ Beamish Museum

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Host & Stay | Potters Cottage @ Beamish Museum
Host & Stay | Drovers Rest @ Beamish Museum

Host & Stay | Drovers Rest @ Beamish Museum

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Host & Stay | Drovers Rest @ Beamish Museum
Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
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Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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4 Bed in Beamish (oc-o32025)

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Ousbrough Tail-Wag Retreat - UK50088

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South Causey Inn

South Causey Inn

4 out of 5
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Beamish Park Hotel

Beamish Park Hotel

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Black Horse Beamish

Black Horse Beamish

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2 Bedroom Flat with Fabulous Views near Beamish Museum

2 Bedroom Flat with Fabulous Views near Beamish Museum

West Pelton England
2 Bedroom Flat with Fabulous Views near Beamish Museum
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