5 Reasons I Love my Beamish Unlimited Pass

AD - I'm marking this post as an AD as I do regularly work with Beamish however I do pay for our Beamish Unlimited Pass using my own money every year and use it regularly.

Beamish is a world famous open air museum in County Durham sharing life in the North East during the 1820s, 1900s, 1940s and 1950s.

Most people will visit using the Beamish Unlimited Pass which is valid for a whole year from the date of purchase for daytime visits and events.

You don't need to pre-book to visit during the day, just turn up during opening hours and flash your valid pass on arrival to gain entry. Last entry is usually 1 hour before closing.

We have personally purchased this pass for years and love our days out here. I would certainly recommend if you're considering buying a Beamish Unlimited Pass for next year or if you'd like to buy a Beamish Unlimited Pass for somebody as a thoughtful gift.

If it's your first visit to Beamish, you can either purchase your Beamish Unlimited Pass on arrival at reception or plan ahead and purchase online which will save a bit of time.

I like that with an Unlimited Pass, you don't actually need to spend anything after your initial purchase and it's always handy to have something like this for days out when you're looking after the pennies.

1 - A Day Out for All Seasons

Beamish is a year-round attraction with a full programme of special events taking place every month.

Over the past few years we've enjoyed crunching through the leaves here during an autumn walk, admiring all of the festive decorations in the run up to Christmas, the flower displays and shows in spring and having a full day out with the family in the sunshine in the summer holidays.

Across school holidays there are always additional activities and events running including crafts, interaction with characters, trails, mysteries to solve, music, dancing, workshops.....you won't be bored here.

And events are available to enjoy outside of school holidays too - there is always something going on whether this be a Harvest Festivel Weekend, Horses at War, Classic Car Show, Military Displays, Suffragette Demonstrations, STEM Weekends........

I see Beamish as an all-weather attraction. You can travel by tram and visit indoor areas if the weather isn't great or stroll around and enjoy the scenery and sunshine on nicer days.

2 - A Dog Friendly Day Out

Beamish is our favourite day out in the North East with Fozzy. There's plenty of space so he doesn't get too excited / overwhelmed and there are so many new places for him to sniff. He has the best time! Dogs are permitted on transport however we usually like to walk around the perimeter with him which is usually just over 2 miles circular.

Dogs should be kept on lead at all times and are permitted in the grounds across the full site, 1820s Waggonway and Shed, 1900s Colliery Yard, Rowley Station, the Sun Inn Pub, Entrance Building and Coffee Shop and Drover's Tavern.

There are also covered outdoor seating areas where dogs are welcomg across the site including outside Davy's Fish and Chips.

You can check the most up-to-date info about visiting with your dog here: https://www.beamish.org.uk/plan-your-visit/dogs/

3 - It's Brilliant for All Ages

I have so many happy memories of visiting Beamish with the kids when they were little. They used to get so excited about riding the tram, were absolutely fascinated with the 1900s school and always had to say hello to the farm animals.

We have visited Beamish a few times with our kids as teens too and now they're more interested in the actual historical aspect of it all and are genuinely interested in the learning experiences Beamish offers. Of course they're never too old for the sweet shop too.

Beamish is somewhere we have regularly visited with our grandparents and they do have good, accessible facilities including a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle, free wheelchair hire, free carer admission and motorised scooter hire plus plenty of seating and toilets.

We used to be a foster family and visited Beamish regularly with our foster child who had lots of additional needs. Beamish was brill for him - he loved his days out here and there are lots of facilities available including a changing places toilet on site, sensory bags and quiet spaces. Max Card holders receive a 25% discount.

And these days, Steve and I are very partial to a mid-week day trip to Beamish with our dog Fozzy in term time. It's a lush place for a walk and the queues for fish and chips are not a problem when you visit off-peak. I imagine we'll be visiting for many years to come.

4 - There's Always Something New To See

One of the joys of Beamish is that there is always something new to see and do. The last few years have seen the 1950s area being brought to life with a new playground, fish and chip shop, cinema, hairdressers, cafe, terraced houses and more.

I can't wait to see what Beamish has planned next!

5 - Food Glorious Food

I cannot get over the food at Beamish and it's always a highlight for me, something I really look forward to. I love visiting the traditional sweet shop and having my sweets weighed out and then visiting the kitchen where you can watch them being made and absolutely NOTHING beats the smells drifting out of Heron's Bakery. I still dream about a Sly Cake I bought from there three years ago.

And of course who could resist the legendary fish and chips and their delicious ice cream too. Oh and over Christmas we are partial to sharing a Scotch Egg by the fire in the Sun Inn Pub.

If you're a foodie, Beamish is a little slice of heaven.

You can find out more, check current prices and purchase a Beamish Unlimited Pass or Gift Voucher here: https://beamish.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Discounts are available for students, those aged 60+ and family passes. Carers and children under 5 go free.

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