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Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

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"A truly delightful museum with a focus on 20th-century life."

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Overview

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North invites you to take a step back in time and explore the rich heritage of North East England. This is no ordinary museum, and you won’t find their objects locked away inside glass cases. Become immersed in the everyday life of the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s as you enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and delicious tastes of times gone by at this world-famous open-air museum.

Location

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, BEAMISH, County Durham, DH9 0RG

About the area

County Durham reaches halfway across England, from the North Pennines in the west, to the sea in the east. Much of it is very sparsely inhabited, and is naturally beautiful; a mix of rolling hills, monumental valleys, lush farmland and unforgiving moors.

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Beamish, The Living Museum of the NorthQuality Assessed

VisitEngland Quality Assessed

Green Award Silver

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North

Beamish, The Living Museum of the NorthQuality Assessed

VisitEngland Quality Assessed

Green Award Silver

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