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The Guardian view on the museum of the year: a history of the north-east in 3m objects

Editorial: From teapots to trams, Beamish tells the everyday stories of generations in a way that is unique to the region

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A portal to the past: This unique open-air attraction has been named the UK's Museum of the Year

Featuring a recreated 1950s town, Beamish in County Durham was awarded the prestigious prize for its "joyous, immersive and unique" atmosphere that's shaped by "the stories and experiences of its community."

Euronews

Beamish, The Living Museum Of The North wins Museum Of The Year award

The open-air museum brings the history of north-east England to life through its immersive exhibits.

Evening Standard

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‘Joyous, immersive’ Beamish wins Art Fund museum of the year award

Judges praise County Durham attraction’s ‘remarkable attention to detail’ in bringing history to life

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Five UK attractions shortlisted for Museum Of The Year Award and £120,000 prize

The four losing finalists will each receive £15,000 from Art Fund.

Evening Standard

Five UK museums ‘alive with ideas and energy’ shortlisted for Art Fund prize

Museums in Belfast, Cardiff, Perth, Warwickshire and County Durham compete for £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year award

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Great British Railway Journeys season 15: release date, destinations, exclusive interview and everything we know

Great British Railway Journeys season 15 on BBC2 sees politician-turned-presenter Michael Portillo explore Britain’s post-war history by train.

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Hunt for trio of missing lottery winners who have weeks left to claim prizes

The National Lottery is looking for three winners of Set for Life who all bought their tickets on January 9 and now only have weeks left to claim their incredible prizes

Daily Mirror

New £225,000 funding for Beamish Museum will boost 1950s and Georgian expansion

Donations from Friends of Beamish reveal vital role supporters play in the development of the County Durham visitor attraction

Chronicle Live

Construction under way at Beamish Museum on 1950s cinema, toy shop and electrical store

Beamish Museum has announced work is now under way on next step of ambitious development project which includes a 1950s cinema offering immersive retro film experiences

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County Durham Easter egg hunt named one of the best in the UK

The Times named the Golden Easter Egg Trail at Beamish as one of the seven best in the UK

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Historic shipping sign on Quayside restaurant replaced as council invests in heritage

The sign pays tribute to Newcastle's shipping heritage and features on the side of Lui's restaurant

Chronicle Live

Beamish Museum promises cracking half-term fun as it explores crimes of the past

A crime to miss it - February's visitor programme invites families to get on the case and discover Crimes of the Centuries

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Fancy work at the pit or down on a farm? Beamish Museum advertises jobs with a difference

New roles up for grabs at the County Durham museum also include transporting vistors around Beamish by train or tram

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Beamish Museum to launch panto in January and here's how to book

Dick Whittington will be running in the 1950s Welfare Hall of the County Durham museum during weekends from January 7-29

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Beamish Museum invites families to experience the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas from this weekend

From Edwardian shopping to 1950s music, the spirit of Christmases past can be relived at the County Durham museum from Saturday

Irish Mirror

Irish pubs: Price of pints set to rise in Christmas blow as Heineken hikes cost of multiple draughts

Drinks going up include Heineken, Birra Moretti, Orchard Thieves, Coors, Fosters, Beamish and Murphys.

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How to play Beamish Cluedo as museum seeks super sleuths this half-term

Beamish Museum launches unique version of the classic whodunnit game this weekend and it would be a crime to miss it

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Chronicle Live

Beamish Museum launches its own version of the classic board game Cluedo

The museum’s latest board game venture comes after the success of Beamish Museum versions of Monopoly and Top Trumps

Chronicle Live

Tickets for Beamish Halloween Evenings go on sale on Thursday - if you're brave enough to visit

The Un-living Museum of the North will be hosting its annual Halloween chiller event on three nights in October

Chronicle Live

Beamish Museum announces Christmas event tickets will go on sale this Wednesday

Beamish Museum's annual Christmas Evenings will run on four dates in December

Chronicle Live

Beamish Museum jobs up for grabs which allow you to step back in time and bring history to life

The new recruits will join a huge team of 350 staff and 400 volunteers who continue to help draw in visitors to the 350 acre site

Chronicle Live

Beamish Museum reveals upcoming additions to its 1950s Town - including cinema and toy shop

Beamish Museum is continuing its work on its 1950s Town on the opposite side of Front Street

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Cost of living deals: Get money off Pizza Express, Beamish Museum and John Lewis this week

Splash your cash for big savings on Interrail travel or enjoy a bargain meal out with the family - the choice is yours

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Beamish Museum to open 1950s farm this weekend after being transported brick by brick from Weardale

Mary Forster who lived at the farm from the 1920s until she was married in the 1940s, laid the first stone of Spain's Field at Beamish before she died in 2020 aged 101

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