Step back in time and wander through history with a visit to Beamish Museum.
And we’ve teamed up with the Living Museum to bring you the chance to win a free family pass for an entire year!
Beamish is a living, breathing museum, where history is experienced. Walk through historic streets, meet costumed engagers, and watch traditional skills in action.
History comes to life through costumed engagers, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Whether it’s chatting with a 1900s shopkeeper or watching a blacksmith at work, there’s always something new to discover.
Beamish is a world famous open air museum which brings the history of North East England to life at its 1820s Pockerley, 1900s Town, 1900s Pit Village, 1940s Farm, 1950s Town and 1950s Spain’s Field Farm exhibit areas.
And try some fantastic food and drink inspired from the past! From their famous fish and chips at Davy’s to a unique Beamish ale at the Drovers Tavern.
Beamish was the vision of Dr Frank Atkinson, the Museum’s founder and first director.
Frank had visited Scandinavian folk museums in the early 1950s and was inspired to create an open air museum for the North East. He realised the dramatically-changing region was losing its industrial heritage. Coal mining, ship building and iron and steel manufacturing were disappearing, along with the communities that served them.
Frank wanted the new museum to “illustrate vividly” the way of life of “ordinary people” and bring the region’s history alive. Beamish remains true to his principles today and brings history to life for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the question on the entry form below.
WIN a free family pass to Beamish Museum
Prize
- A free Family (2+2) Beamish Unlimited pass (worth over £80). The Beamish Unlimited Pass is valid for one whole year, and includes daytime events, ensuring you do not miss any of the exciting activities that Beamish has to offer.
Closing date
- Wednesday 1 July, at midnight
Terms and conditions
- One entry per person/per location
- Winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries, after the closing date
- Winners will be contacted directly either email or telephone
- There are no cash alternatives, no refunds or exchanges available.
- Prizes can’t be exchanged refunded or transferred to another person
- Entrants must be UK residents and aged 18 or over
- Eligibility T&Cs apply
- The judge’s decision is final.
