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Durham Photographic Society Exhibition 2026
Friday, 1st May to Monday, 4th May 2026
Durham Photographic Society will be putting on a fantastic display of their work.
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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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- Saturday, 18th July – Monday, 31st August 2026
July Napoleonic Muster 2026
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Access
Beamish is a large open air museum with many historic buildings, some of which are not always completely accessible to visitors.
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