A day at Beamish means moving between periods. The Entrance Building leads on to a 1900s Town with its Tea Rooms and chemist, a 1900s Pit Village and Colliery Yard, a 1940s Farm with its British Kitchen, and a 1950s Town with John’s Café and a Bowling Pavilion. Among the places to eat are Davy’s, known for fish and chips, and the Drovers Tavern.
Museum vehicles link the areas. Folded pushchairs fit on most of them, but only when there’s space and the conductor agrees.
The trade-off is the ground itself. To keep things authentic, the paths have a mix of surfaces, some uneven by nature, with steep slopes in places and steps into some buildings and exhibits. The facilities are spread across the site rather than kept at the entrance: toilets and baby changing are found in several areas, and the 1950s Welfare Hall has a place to feed a baby.
Family FAQ
Is there baby changing at Beamish, The Living Museum of The North?
Baby changing is available in several areas, including the Entrance Building and the lamp cabin in the 1900s Colliery Yard.
Can you bring your own food to Beamish, The Living Museum of The North?
There are free water refill points at seven places, including the Coffee Pot Cafe in the Entrance Building, the Tea Rooms in the 1900s Town and John's Cafe in the 1950s Town.
