Work Placement

We can provide work experience opportunities for college and university students and also long-term work placements.

We offer work experience in several areas:

    • Engagement – wearing period costume and helping to engage with our visitors.
    • Learning – assisting with development and delivery of activities for schools and families.
    • Research – opportunities are sometimes available in our research team for university students (degree, MA and PHD).

Please create an account and fill in a Work Placement Application Form. Include your name, address, school and the dates that you would like to come on work experience.  If you have a favourite area of the museum, please tell us and we will try to place you there. We will let you know if we can take you on the dates you have requested and also to give you further details. If you have any questions please contact Assistant Volunteer Co-ordinator bethanyfrear@beamish.org.uk.

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Things to see

Explore everything Beamish has to offer, from bustling historic towns and working farms to heritage transport, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities.

100 Things to Do at Beamish

Can you complete our list of 101 exciting things to do at Beamish? Experience good old-fashioned family fun, from playing traditional games and spotting items from our collections to sampling tasty treats and taking a ride on our vintage transport.

Beamish Unlimited Pass

Our Beamish Unlimited Pass allows you to visit again and again after paying just once. So if you’re worried that you won’t be able to fit everything into one day, now you can come back as many times as you like for a whole year!

Plan Visit

Find everything you need to know to plan your visit to Beamish Museum, from practical information to exciting inspiration for your trip.

What’s on

Discover what events we have coming soon!

Food & Drink

Beamish offers a range of food and drink options in each time period of the museum.

Access

Beamish is a large open air museum with many historic buildings, some of which are not always completely accessible to visitors.

Dogs

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas of the museum, but there are restrictions on the indoor spaces they can access.
Costumed staff in front of Georgian accommodation.

Places to Stay

There are numerous places to stay near Beamish, with options that cater to every preference, from charming and cosy retreats to more luxurious getaways.
Three staff members on 1900s Town street

Donate

Beamish is a charity and we rely on income from our ticket sales, catering and retail outlets, Friends and supporters. Your support means so much to us during this difficult time and any donations are gratefully received.

Extreme Weather Policy

Beamish Museum is an open air museum spanning over 350 acres. We aim to be open rain or shine but, as we are an open air museum, that does mean the weather can play a big part in your visit.

Festival of Transport 2026

23rd May – 31st May
Costumed staff member smiling.

About Beamish

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.

Mothering Sunday 2026

15th Mar

Horses in Harness 2026

25th Apr – 26th Apr

Pay once and visit for a whole year FREE of charge, including daytime events so if you’re worried that you won’t be able to fit everything into one day, now you can come back as many times as you like for a whole year!

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