Celebrations, Families
Easter Celebrations 2026
Friday, 3rd April to Sunday, 19th April 2026
- Friday, 3rd April to Sunday, 19th April 2026
- Open 10am-5pm
- Free with Unlimited Pass
Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Travel back in time at Beamish Museum to discover how Easter was celebrated in the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s with a whole host of egg-citing activities.
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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.
Other Events
Quoits Weekend 2026
It’s competition time as we host the World Quoits Championship in our 1900s Pit Village. Join us to see members of the National Quoits Association compete to be named champion of this traditional sporting event.
- Saturday, 4th – Sunday, 5th July 2026
Crank It Up! 2026
Join us for a host of science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities taking place over this special weekend!
- Saturday, 4th – Sunday, 5th July 2026
July Napoleonic Muster 2026
Enjoy an impressive Napoleonic muster as we are joined by The Old 68th Durham Light Infantry Society and Display Team!
- Saturday, 11th – Sunday, 12th July 2026
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