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Skiffle Session & Uke Club
Join us for an afternoon of skiffle music in the 1950s welfare hall! Enjoy our own band, Hop, Skiffle and Jump, performing from 12pm until 1pm, followed by our Uke Club from 1.15pm until 2pm where you can develop your ukulele skills.
- Sunday, 30th August 2026
Horticultural Show 2026
The museum has teamed up with the North East Horticultural Society for this annual event, taking place on the museum’s Events Field, which will see fierce, friendly competition at the museum as a vast array of vegetables, flowers and crafts are put forward to be judged.
- Saturday, 5th – Sunday, 6th September 2026
Folk on Sunday
Come and join The Cloth Cappers in The Band Hall in the Pit Village.
- Sunday, 6th September 2026
Atchin-tan and celebration of Gypsy Roma Traveller history
Atchin-tan in Romani, the language of the Romany Gypsies, means “stopping place”. Using the museum’s Bow Top living wagon and our 1950s caravan we will be recreating a stopping place at Spain’s Field Farm.
- Saturday, 12th – Sunday, 13th September 2026
Beamish Folk
Music will be performed by band members of Northern Roots – Bill Elliott and Kevin Youldon – with occasional guests and friends.
- Sunday, 13th September 2026
Home Educators’ Day September 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.
- Tuesday, 15th September 2026
