Celebrations, Families, Transport
Festival of Transport 2026
Saturday, 23rd to Sunday, 31st May 2026
- Saturday, 23rd to Sunday, 31st May 2026
- Open 10am-5pm
- Free with Unlimited Pass
Join us for a Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!
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As with all daytime events, you can use your Unlimited Pass or Friends of Beamish membership to enjoy this special event.
Beamish reserves the right to alter events, activities, facilities, operations and opening times without prior notice.
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Our trams and vintage buses are operating throughout the day on a circular route around the museum, calling at the Entrance, Pockerley, 1900s Town and Foulbridge.
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FAQs
Tips, Tricks and FAQs when visiting Beamish Museum.