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A living museum where guests can “experience” history has been named one of the best old-fashioned holidays in Britain.
The Telegraph has made a list of the 10 best places for an old-fashioned day out with the Beamish Museum featuring.
If you are looking for something educational to do with children that is completely immersive, you might want to try this museum out.
You can walk around the town and enter all of the old shops to learn more about the past from the costumed actors.
What is the Beamish Museum like?
On the museum, The Telegraph said: “For an authentic step back in time, step into Beamish.
“The open-air living museum explores life in North East England from the 1820s to the 1950s, complete with costumed characters sharing real stories.
“Stroll cobbled Edwardian streets, ride a vintage tram, go down a coal mine, catch a flick at the retro cinema or have a blow-dry at the 1950s hairdresser’s.
“To stay in the past, stay on site: there are two Georgian-inspired cottages, period-furnished by the museum team.”
The museum has several areas, including farms, towns, and stations that are based around life in the 1820s up to the 1950s.
To get around the museum, you can enjoy a ride on the historic buses and tramways running through it.
The 1940s farm will teach you about life on the Home Front, where you will be able to hear news broadcasts and smell cooking using wartime rations while walking around the area.
The 1900s town has a sweet shop where you can see old-fashioned sweets being made in the factory before choosing something to take home with you, or take a trip to Herron’s Bakery to watch the bread, cakes, and biscuits being made using traditional Edwardian recipes.
If you fancy a walk through the countryside, you can visit the 1820s landscape, which is a “picturesque” area with a medieval church and Georgian cottage.
With so many areas, it is easy to spend a whole day walking around the museum.
Adult tickets for the museum cost £35 and children between five to 16 can get tickets for £20.50, with tickets giving you access to the museum for a whole year.
What do visitors of the Beamish Museum say?
The museum has a score of 4.6 out of 5 from more than 9,000 reviews on Tripadvisor.
One reviewer said: “Been wanting to come here for a long time - it did not disappoint and we will be back.
“Tickets are valid for a year so we didn’t rush everything on the first visit.
“Loved the 1900s and 1950s towns.
“There was something wonderful round every corner and something to make you smile on every shelf in every house & shop.
“Looking forward to seeing the colliery & pit village next time.”
Another person wrote: “Excellent day out, the staff were so knowledgeable and helpful.
“This really added to the experience.
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“We enjoyed the new 1950s town.
“It’s excellent value for money as your ticket is valid for 12 months, we will definitely return as we didn’t manage to see everything!”
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