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1950s terrace now open at Beamish

1950s Terrace Opening 


Friday Evening Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

January 31st 2025 - 8.00pm

David Gold - Four Georges - Kings in Tights an informative and humourous account of the lives,loves and lusts of the first 4 Hanoverian Kings

To be on line via Zoom only     

Please contact the Friends' Office, by e-mail, for more details on how to join us and to receive updates on the Friday Meetings.

Please check this site regularly for updates on meeting details. 


Donations to the Friends - help us support Beamish

If you would like to make a donation to the Friends of Beamish, please follow this link. Donations to the Friends   Donations can be made from £1 upwards and are all gratefully received.  Thank you for your continued Friendship and support.

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Remaking Beamish gets Lottery Fund Green light

Staff and volunteers at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North are celebrating a £10.9million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).

The funding is a major milestone in Beamish’s history and it will help the museum create a range of new ways for people to experience the heritage of the North East, in a major project called ‘Remaking Beamish’. It is the largest single investment ever seen at Beamish.

To find out more go to our Online Newsletter


What's on at Beamish?

Keep checking for special events at Beamish

See the full list of special events planned for this year at Beamish.

To keep up to date with Transport Developments at Beamish visit  Beamish Transport OnLine


Have a look at these fantastic illustrated diaries by Samuel Tuke Richardson

Click here to journey with him into the past. Family Annals by Road and Rail, By Flood and Field                 The Road to Albalanda  


Always a Warm Welcome from the Friends.

No matter where you live. We have members from all around Britain and in other parts of the world. You don't have to live locally to join The Friends.


An Independent Registered Charity.

The Friends of Beamish is an Independent Registered Charity protecting and re-creating the regions past for future generations to enjoy. We also assist the official staff of the Museum, where required, with voluntary workers from our membership.


Friends' Membership Deal.

Benefits of Joining the Friends:

  • Friendship.
  • Free admission to the Museum for a whole year.
  • Free copies of the Beamish magazine (worth £5.00).
  • 25% Discount on the Museum Guidebook.
  • Social events and occasional behind the scenes visits around the site.
  • 10% discount in the Museum's catering and retail outlets (excludes Sun Inn, Fairground and Photographic Experience).
  • Helps support our volunteers and our work for the Museum.

Friends of Beamish Membership Details.

  • Adult Individual Membership: £37.95
  • Adult Partners (at same address): £61.50
  • Senior Citizen (60+years) Individual: £31.25
  • Senior Citizen Partners: £49.00
  • Child (5-16 years): £27.25
  • Student: £31.25.
  • Family (1) - 1 Adult and 2 children: £57.50
  • Family (2) - 1 Adult and 3 children: £67.00
  • Family (3) - 2 Adults and 1 child: £71.00
  • Family (4) - 2 Adults and 2 children: £81.00
  • Family (5) - 2 Adults and 3 children: £88.25
  • Lifetime Membership Package: £3000.00. (All the above benefits plus invitations to exhibit openings and our Beamish Museum evening events for partners and free entry for up to four guests per visit.)
  • Members Brooch - each: £1.50.

NOTE: fees are payable in pounds Sterling only.

NON-UK members can arrange payment by contacting the Friends' Office.


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