Visitors to Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this summer can enjoy a fantastic programme of fun-filled events and explore newly-opened 1950s and Georgian exhibits.
There’s a changing programme of events every day until 3 September, with everything from den building and baking demonstrations to milking a wooden cow and enjoying 1950s fun and games, including a game of the Shove It Up Your Jumper quiz in the 1950s welfare hall on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!
On Wednesdays, in the Masonic Hall in The 1900s Town, visitors can design their own theatre/cinema playbill poster, before heading to the new cinema exhibit to experience a 1950s trip to the pictures!
There’ll be a chance to get a 1940s hairstyle at the Land Girls’ cottage at The 1940s Farm (small extra fee applies) on Thursdays.
It’s all fun and games at 1820s Pockerley Old Hall every Friday. Don’t forget to have a go at pottery-making in the new Georgian pottery exhibit!
On Suffragette Sundays, get involved in the campaign for women’s right to vote at 11am, 2pm and 3pm in The 1900s Town.
Paul Foster, Beamish’s Events Manager, said:
“There’s so much to do at Beamish Museum this summer. From craft activities and games to immersing yourself in the past by taking part in Suffragette rallies, there’s truly something for all the family to enjoy.
“Don’t forget to explore our new 1950s and Georgian exhibits too.”
Summer Fun at Beamish Museum is included in admission to Beamish and is free to Beamish Unlimited Pass holders and Friends of Beamish members – pay once and visit free for a year, including daytime events.
There’s now even more for visitors to explore, as the museum has recently opened new exhibits in its 1950s Town and 1820s Landscape.
In The 1950s Town, visitors can discover a recreation of the Grand cinema from Ryhope, Sunderland; a toy shop named after Romer Parrish in Middlesbrough; A Reece Ltd Radio and Electrical Services electrical and record shop; STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) learning space and a milk bar.
The Drovers Tavern at 1820s Pockerley Old Hall serves Georgian-inspired food and drink, including an exclusively-brewed ale and Georgian gin. At the pottery, visitors can find out more about the traditional skill and can have a try.
Find out more about visiting Beamish at www.beamish.org.uk