Welcome to Beamish

Beamish, located in County Durham, is an open-air museum that showcases life in the North East of England during the 1820s, 1900s, and 1940s. The museum is spread over 300 acres and features a range of exhibits, including a 1900s town, a 1940s farm, and a 1820s colliery. Visitors can explore the exhibits and experience what life was like for people living in the North East during these periods.

One of the most popular exhibits at Beamish is the 1900s town, which features a range of shops, houses, and public buildings from the era. Visitors can explore the town and interact with costumed staff who bring the exhibits to life. The town includes a sweet shop, a bakery, a bank, and a pub, among other buildings. Visitors can also take a ride on a tram or a steam train, which run through the town and the surrounding countryside.

Another popular exhibit at Beamish is the 1940s farm, which showcases life on a working farm during World War II. Visitors can see a range of farm animals, including cows, pigs, and chickens, and learn about the challenges faced by farmers during the war. The farm also features a farmhouse, a dairy, and a blacksmith's forge, among other buildings. Visitors can watch demonstrations of traditional farming techniques and learn about the importance of agriculture during the war effort.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 12.1°C

Feels Like: 9.8°C

Wind: 14.1 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
West Pelton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Victoria Hewison	Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley Durham DH9 6SQ 01913700238 School Website
Beamish Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Co-Operative Villas Beamish Stanley Durham DH9 0QN 01913700181 School Website
Roseberry Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Dunn	Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Durham DH2 1NP 01913700182 School Website
East Stanley School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Joanne Williams	Chester Road East Stanley Stanley County Durham DH9 0TN 1207233611 School Website
Shield Row Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jill Cooke	King Edward Viii Terrace Shield Row Stanley Durham DH9 0HQ 01207239661 School Website
Stanley Burnside Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs K Charlton	Mendip Terrace South Stanley Stanley Durham DH9 6QP 01207234020 School Website
North Durham Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Mark Gray	High Street Stanley Durham DH9 0TW 01207292180 School Website
St Joseph's Catholic Primary, Stanley Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jill Burgess	Front Street Stanley County Durham DH9 0NP 1207232624 School Website
Pelton Community Primary School Community School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Telfer	Ouston Lane Pelton Chester Le Street Pelton Durham DH2 1EZ 01913700260 School Website
Bloemfontein Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Liddell	The Middles Craghead Stanley County Durham DH9 6AG 1207232198 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chester-Le-Street Station Road, Chester-Le-Street, Durham, DH3 3EE 3.25 Miles

Dunston Dunston, Dunston, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9SS 5.13 Miles

Metrocentre Gateshead Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne And Wear, NE11 9GA 5.50 Miles

Heworth Sunderland Road, Heworth, Tyne And Wear, NE10 0NE 6.39 Miles

Newcastle Neville Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE1 5DL 6.52 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Beamish Taxis 0191 370 0313 7 Edenfield, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6SR 0.46 Miles
Coda Taxis 0800 389 1001 3/West Pelton House, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6SG 0.60 Miles
Craghead Taxis 01207 230788 Chester Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.55 Miles
Dylens Taxis 01207 283020 Chester Rd, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.55 Miles
Dylans Taxis 01207 283020 Greenside Betting Office Chester Road, Stanley, Durham, DH9 0XD 1.55 Miles
Coats Taxis 01207 280713 3 Coates Close, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6XA 1.64 Miles
Cruiser Cabs 0800 389 1001 6 The Ave, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DT 1.66 Miles
Jr Taxis 01207 239160 6 Cloverhill Ct, Stanley, Durham, DH9 6BX 1.70 Miles
Minibus Hire Durham - Johns Minibuses 0191 370 1398 1 Ernest Street, Chester Le Street, Durham, DH2 1DU 1.73 Miles
Three D Taxis 07525 538582 140 Orchard Gr, Stanley, Durham, DH9 8NY 1.84 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Beamish Station Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Methold Houses Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Pelton Post Office Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
No Place - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Handon Hold - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beamish Park Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
2 Front Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Stanley Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kinross Drive - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pelton Lane Ends - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chester Road - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
7 Front Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hillside Gardens - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Keats Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Middleham Close - D Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Pelton 0191 3700598	The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Pelton Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Pelton & Fellrose Medical Group - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Unit 1 The Lavender Centre Pelton Lane Chester Le Street DH2 1HS
Time To Heal (Non Weight Bearing) Beds 0191 3700500	Pelton & Fellrose Mg Unit 1, Lavender Centre Pelton County Durham DH2 1HS

Local Stores

Pelton
4 Front Street
Pelton
Chester-le-Street
Durham
DH2 1DE
01913 700312
Store Website
1.65 miles

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SPAR Southmoor
194 - 200 Park Road
Southmoor
Stanley
DH9 7AL
01207281226
Store Website
2.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Westway Veterinary Group
Eden Hill Farm Twizell Lane West Pelton Stanley County Durham DH9 6SJ 0191 370 0369 info@westwaysvets.com Website 0.65 miles
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Abbey Veterinary Centre
Pelton Fell Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH2 2NG 0191 3871881 chester@abbeyvets.net Website 2.47 miles
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Westway Veterinary Centre
Unit 3 Arndale House Durham Road Birtley Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 2PG 0191 4108215 Website 3.15 miles
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Wright'S Veterinary Services
52A Durham Road Birtley Gateshead Tyne And Wear DH3 2QH 01914109674 wrightsveterinaryservices@gmail.com 3.16 miles

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Medivet Chester-Le-Street (Cestria Vets)
Unit 1 Turn Park Station Road Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3DY 0191 388 5125 chester.le.street@medivet.co.uk Website 3.29 miles
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Ashfield Veterinary Surgery (Cvs Group Plc)
Classic House Morrison Road Industrial Estate Morrison Road Annfield Plain County Durham DH9 7RX 3.67 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Congburn And Waldridge
Forest And Slow Shallow River Congburn Wood 2.69 miles

Location what3words buggy.cookies.junior

Riverside Park
Riverside Park Is A Really Good Family Friendly Park That's Great Fun For Dogs. The Park Itself Has Nice Accessible Paths. A Little Walk Away Past The Rowing Club Down The Riverside Is A Really Nice Walk, Great If You Wanted To Walk A Dog Away From All The Excitement Of The Park. Parking Was About £1 For Two Hours. There Are Ice Cream Vans And Drinks Sold In The Summer. Lumley New Rd Lancashire 3.85 miles

Location what3words wages.charmingly.cave

Watergate Forest Park
Some Parts Are Paved, Yet Some Are Hilly, Dirt Tracks. It Suits Everyone Really! There’S A Large Lake In The Middle Where The Dogs Can Be Let Off! Watergate Forest Park Car Park Gateshead Lancashire NE11 9RR 4.37 miles Just Off Exit 68 When Heading Northbound On The A1 Through Gateshead. Then Turn Left, Then Second Right. You’Ll Start To See Signs! It’S One Minute From The A1!

Location what3words wicked.times.wheels

Gibside
A Short, Circular Dog Friendly Walk Where You Can Enjoy An Adventure In Gibside's 600 Acre Woodland. NE16 6BG 4.49 miles Entrance On B6314 Between Burnopfield And Rowlands Gill; Follow Brown Signs From A1, Taking Exit On To A694 At North End Of Metrocentre.

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Princess Anne Park
This A Lovely Place For A Stroll With Plenty Of Fields For Your Fur Babies To Run, And Rivers To Plodge In. Plenty Of Bins Around The Park And Lots Of Other Dog Walkers Through Out The Day. 1 Dundrennan Washington NE38 7TX 4.95 miles

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Thornley Wood
Great Off Lead Walk, You Can Join It At Any Point. Lockhaugh Road-Glamis Crescent Lancashire 5.16 miles

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Weather Forecast

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