In 1972 the first regional open-air museum opened here at Beamish, showcasing life in the North East of England during the 1820s, 1900s and 1940s. The museum is set across 300 acres of land and features over 50 original buildings and structures that have been carefully restored and reconstructed. These include a 1940s Farm, a 1900s Pit Village, and a Georgian Landscape. Visitors can experience life as it was in each of these time periods, from riding on trams and steam engines, to tasting traditional Georgian food in the manor house. Over the years, Beamish Museum has continued to grow and expand, adding new exhibits such as a 1950s Town and a 1820s Pockerley Waggonway. The museum has won numerous awards and is considered one of the leading open-air museums in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. |