Beamish News

A new spa facility will be built at the South Causey Inn in the latest upgrade to the successful site.

County Durham hotel and wedding venue to expand after new spa facility approved

A soldier from Beamish, Actor Owen Dagnall (R, playing the role of Albert) and Puppeteer Alexandra

A soldier from Beamish, Actor Owen Dagnall (R, playing the role of Albert) and Puppeteer Alexandra

War horse visits County Durham museum in touching Remembrance Day tribute

We asked AI how it would spend a day out at Beamish museum.

We asked AI how it would spend a day out at Beamish museum.

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How to spend £35 at Beamish Museum according to AI assistant ChatGPT

Exciting job up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Exciting job up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

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Exciting job up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's what it is and how to apply

Beamish Football Centre received a five-figure grant.

Beamish Football Centre received a five-figure grant.

County Durham football centre unveils upgraded facilities after 5-figure grant

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

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Durham Police step up rural patrols to reassure county's countryside communities

The tourist, who visited Beamish Museum in May this year, took to TripAdvisor recently to voice her concerns about the number of dogs allowed into the site

The tourist, who visited Beamish Museum in May this year, took to TripAdvisor recently to voice her concerns about the number of dogs allowed into the site

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Visitor at County Durham attraction criticised for leaving 'health hazard' review

A dozen defendants locked up at Durham Crown Court in September

A dozen defendants locked up at Durham Crown Court in September

Durham court round-up

Durham Crown Court

Arsonists, dangerous drivers and shop robbers among defendants jailed in Durham

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TV presenter drops in to open annual County Durham show

Posting to its TikTok account, Beamish highlighted that the Museum isn't just for families and older people - but it's for younger generations too

Posting to its TikTok account, Beamish highlighted that the Museum isn't just for families and older people - but it's for younger generations too

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County Durham tourist attraction goes viral with funny 'Gen Z speak' video

A wide range of mostly North East beers are on offer to drinkers at the 42nd Durham Beer Festival

A wide range of mostly North East beers are on offer to drinkers at the 42nd Durham Beer Festival

Durham Beer Festival

Durham Beer Festival

First pints pulled at 2024 Durham Beer Festival at city rugby club

One tourist, who visited Beamish Museum in May this year, took to TripAdvisor recently to voice her concerns about the number of dogs allowed into the site

One tourist, who visited Beamish Museum in May this year, took to TripAdvisor recently to voice her concerns about the number of dogs allowed into the site

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Readers react after TripAdvisor review calls County Durham attraction 'health hazard'

Jonathan McKee starting a 45-month prison sentence for robbery and theft from News 'n' Booze in Annfield Plain

Jonathan McKee starting a 45-month prison sentence for robbery and theft from News 'n' Booze in Annfield Plain

Durham Crown Court

Robber on drugs and in drink struck twice at same County Durham village store

The Stables Bar in Beamish have created a 'Hawk Tuah' cocktail based on the viral meme.

The Stables Bar in Beamish have created a 'Hawk Tuah' cocktail based on the viral meme.

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Hilarity as County Durham bar create new cocktail named after viral meme

Kevan Jones will be known as Lords Beamish once he is ennobled

Kevan Jones will be known as Lords Beamish once he is ennobled

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Former North Durham MP reveals title he will use when in House of Lords

Grand cinema and shops open at Beamish Credit: BEAMISH MUSEUM

Grand cinema and shops open at Beamish Credit: BEAMISH MUSEUM

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1950s County Durham cinema opening this weekend at tourist attraction

Two jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Two jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

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Two jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Members of Beamish Museum's team, including Partnerships Officer Liz Peart (second from the left) with (from centre) Kate Culverhouse and Lucy Hinds of the Banks Group outside the recreated 1950s cinema.

Members of Beamish Museum's team, including Partnerships Officer Liz Peart (second from the left) with (from centre) Kate Culverhouse and Lucy Hinds of the Banks Group outside the recreated 1950s cinema.

Here's how you can sponsor a seat inside Beamish Museum's new 1950s cinema

Beamish Museum has completed a major milestone with the 1950's Town opening fully next month

Beamish Museum has completed a major milestone with the 1950's Town opening fully next month

Cultural attractions

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FIRST LOOK: Beamish opens new 1950s town and Georgian Tavern

Defendant Jody Gillings appeared intoxicated while drinking at the Forresters Hotel before taking to the wheel of a car and colliding with bollards

Defendant Jody Gillings appeared intoxicated while drinking at the Forresters Hotel before taking to the wheel of a car and colliding with bollards

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham woman crashed car just months after causing death by careless driving

The 51st beamish Reliability Run set off from Beamish Museum on Sunday morning

The 51st beamish Reliability Run set off from Beamish Museum on Sunday morning

On the road: 21 pictures of vintage vehicles from North East classic car rally

A scene featuring participants in the 2003 Beamish Reliability Run

A scene featuring participants in the 2003 Beamish Reliability Run

Beamish Reliability Run

Revving up for 51st Beamish Reliability Run, the annual test for road veterans

Liberal Democrat candidate Craig Martin

Liberal Democrat candidate Craig Martin

Local government

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County Durham Lib Dem offers controversial Labour rival guided tour of area

Cultural attractions

Beamish wins big at the National Museums and Heritage awards

Six jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Six jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Six jobs up for grabs at Beamish Museum - here's how to apply

Community order passed on driver for causing death of passenger, who was not wearing a seat-belt, by careless driving

Community order passed on driver for causing death of passenger, who was not wearing a seat-belt, by careless driving

County Durham driver had 'momentary' concentration lapse leading to fatal accident

Some classic 1950's reading found in one of the 1950's semi-detached houses

Some classic 1950's reading found in one of the 1950's semi-detached houses

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We visited Beamish Museums 1950’s Town - do you remember any of these buildings?

The chorus of 'Dont Dilly Dally on the Way'

The chorus of 'Dont Dilly Dally on the Way'

Cultural attractions

We visited Beamish Museum for the Music Through Time experience this half term

Stephanie Gibson, 44, was falsely accused of theft in 2008.

Stephanie Gibson, 44, was falsely accused of theft in 2008.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

County Durham woman falsely accused in Post Office scandal was forced out of village

Beamish Museum's 1900 Town Street scene, among the open air museum experiences of 2024

Beamish Museum's 1900 Town Street scene, among the open air museum experiences of 2024

Cultural attractions

Beamish Museum prepares for packed programme of events in 2024

Beamish celebrations

Beamish celebrations

County Durham museum putting on festive celebrations into the New Year

The cinema will offer visitors the chance to experience a trip to the pictures during 'a vital period for cinema',

The cinema will offer visitors the chance to experience a trip to the pictures during 'a vital period for cinema',

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Further details released on new 1950s-style County Durham cinema opening in 2024

Around £1.6m has been raised to revamp Beamish Football Centre

Around £1.6m has been raised to revamp Beamish Football Centre

Newcastle United FC

County Durham centre that produced Premier League players to get £1.6m revamp

Residents in Burnopfield say their livelihoods have been thrown upside down by a decline in services and reliability.

Residents in Burnopfield say their livelihoods have been thrown upside down by a decline in services and reliability.

Local government

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The 'isolated' County Durham village affected by declining bus services

Judith Brown, 76, and Peter Smith, 84

Judith Brown, 76, and Peter Smith, 84

Great North Air Ambulance

Durham widow donates £50k to air ambulance in memory of inspirational husband

Beamish Hall normally attracts families from across the region to attend its firework extravaganza each year

Beamish Hall normally attracts families from across the region to attend its firework extravaganza each year

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ANOTHER County Durham firework event cancelled as torrential rain floods field

The horse fell and could not get up.

The horse fell and could not get up.

Horse rescued after getting entangled in barbed wire and mud in Beamish

Those who watched BBC at 8pm on Tuesday (August 29) may have seen some familiar surroundings, as Beamish Museum was the destination for Celebrity MasterChef

Those who watched BBC at 8pm on Tuesday (August 29) may have seen some familiar surroundings, as Beamish Museum was the destination for Celebrity MasterChef

County Durham landmark features on popular BBC TV show with host of celebs in

Coronation celebrations at Beamish Museum. Pictures: Paul Norris

Coronation celebrations at Beamish Museum. Pictures: Paul Norris

Beamish Museum celebrates the Coronation with a party fit for Royalty

The fire in Beamish woodland

The fire in Beamish woodland

Images show 'deliberate' fire at County Durham woodland near to top attraction

A693 Crash Live: County Durham road closed in all directions after collision

A693 Crash Live: County Durham road closed in all directions after collision

A693 Crash Live: County Durham road closed in all directions after collision

Three exciting jobs revealed at Beamish – here's how to apply

Three exciting jobs revealed at Beamish – here's how to apply

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Three exciting jobs revealed at Beamish – here's how to apply

Artist impression produced by Space Architects of the exterior of The Grand cinema, which is being recreated in Beamish Museum's 1950s Town

Artist impression produced by Space Architects of the exterior of The Grand cinema, which is being recreated in Beamish Museum's 1950s Town

Work on 1950s County Durham cinema begins - and here's how it will look once complete

Residents surveyed over online services offered by Durham County Council Picture: INTERNET

Residents surveyed over online services offered by Durham County Council Picture: INTERNET

Views sought from public over council's online service provision in County Durham

104 'affordable' homes to be built on former school site despite local concerns

104 'affordable' homes to be built on former school site despite local concerns

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104 'affordable' homes to be built on former school site despite local concerns

Fears upgrades to football pitches could be prevented by plans for 100 new homes

Fears upgrades to football pitches could be prevented by plans for 100 new homes

Fears that upgrades to football pitches could be prevented by plans for 100 new homes

The 1950s Northern Echo van at Beamish. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The 1950s Northern Echo van at Beamish. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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A piece of 1950s Northern Echo history is now at home in Beamish Museum

Proposal for holiday complex with luxury lodges rejected after fierce opposition

Proposal for holiday complex with luxury lodges rejected after fierce opposition

Why plans for luxury holiday lodges at Beamish were rejected amid fierce opposition

Beamish Museum is on the lookout for new employees. PICTURE: BEAMISH MUSEUM

Beamish Museum is on the lookout for new employees. PICTURE: BEAMISH MUSEUM

All the jobs you can apply for right now at Beamish Museum - and they're paid

Picture: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES

Picture: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES

Beamish announces hugely-popular Christmas Evening will go on sale – here’s when

Peaky Blinders star, Sophie Rundle, was spotted enjoying a day at Beamish yesterday (September 6). Picture: Beamish

Peaky Blinders star, Sophie Rundle, was spotted enjoying a day at Beamish yesterday (September 6). Picture: Beamish

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Surprise as TV star spotted enjoying a day out in Beamish Museum

Opening in 2023, The Grand cinema will be part of the 1950s Town, giving people a chance to experience a trip to the pictures during this “golden age” of cinema. Pictures: BEAMISH

Opening in 2023, The Grand cinema will be part of the 1950s Town, giving people a chance to experience a trip to the pictures during this “golden age” of cinema. Pictures: BEAMISH

Photos released of how new Beamish 1950s cinema will look - and here's when it could open

Viewers who tuned into the One Show on BBC1 at 7pm last night (May 18) may have seen familiar scenes, which saw the City of Durham, Dawdon, Beamish, and County Durham’s coastline feature. Pictures: BBC.

Viewers who tuned into the One Show on BBC1 at 7pm last night (May 18) may have seen familiar scenes, which saw the City of Durham, Dawdon, Beamish, and County Durham’s coastline feature. Pictures: BBC.

County Durham's City of Culture bid features on hit BBC show - here's what they had to say

During the start of this year, behind the scenes work has been undertaken to make the whole of the region ‘bid-ready’ ahead of County Durham submitting their finalised ideas to land the City of Culture title in three years’ time. Picture: NORTHERN

During the start of this year, behind the scenes work has been undertaken to make the whole of the region ‘bid-ready’ ahead of County Durham submitting their finalised ideas to land the City of Culture title in three years’ time. Picture: NORTHERN

CITY OF CULTURE 2025

UK City of Culture 2025

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City of Culture judges visit County Durham TODAY - and this is why we should win