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Beamish Colliery Rapper Team
We hope to be joined by as many local dance sides as possible, both rapper, long sword, morris and clog. Teams will be performing all over the site, and a rapper competition will be staged for the visitors at the end of the day.
- Saturday, 2nd May 2026
Folk on Sunday
Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village.
- Sunday, 3rd May 2026
Centenary of the General Strike
Join us in The 1900s Colliery as we mark the centenary of the General Strike.
- Saturday, 9th – Sunday, 10th May 2026
Beamish Folk
Music will be performed by band members of Northern Roots – Bill Elliott and Kevin Youldon – with occasional guests and friends.
- Sunday, 10th May 2026
Home Educators’ Day May 2026
Travel back in time to take part in an immersive day of learning at Beamish Museum. Take part in our free activities or book a learning workshop for the full, immersive learning experience.
- Monday, 11th May 2026
