Celebrations
Georgian Gathering
Saturday, 19th & Sunday, 20th September 2026
- Saturday, 19th & Sunday, 20th September 2026
- Open 10am-5pm
- Free with Unlimited Pass
Step back to the hustle and bustle of the early 1800s as Pockerley Old Hall, the Waggonway and St Helen’s Church come alive with Georgian entertainment and a whole host of traditional crafts and 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.
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Accessibility
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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