Christmas at Beamish (19/12/2015 - 24/12/2015)

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue 03 Nov 2015
Link: 
http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/whats-on/christmas-at-beamish-p801441
Pub Date: 
Tue, 11/03/2015 - 16:38
Category: 
Fete / Fair
Site Structure: 
Tourism and travel
Summary: 
Christmas at Beamish
Date start: 
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 00:00
Date end: 
Thu, 12/24/2015 - 00:00
xcal location: 
http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/whats-on/christmas-at-beamish-p801441
xcal venue id: 
http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/whats-on/christmas-at-beamish-p801441
xcal venue name: 
Beamish Museum
xcal venue region: 
County Durham
xcal venue postcode: 
DH9 0RG
xcal venue country: 
United Kingdom
xcal venue city: 
Beamish
Lat: 
54.88193
Long: 
-1.66155
Description: 

Be enchanted by Christmas at Beamish. Discover the amazing sights, sounds and delicious tastes of truly traditional festive celebrations. 

Step back into Christmas past and join the celebrations as you explore 1820s Pockerley Old Hall, the 1900s Town and Pit Village and 1940s Farm.

Visit Father Christmas in his magical Grotto** and meet his wonderful reindeer. Glide on our real ice rink **, savour mouth-watering festive food, enjoy a steam train ride and browse the traditional stalls to find those perfect gifts.

** Small extra charge applies.

Father Christmas' Grotto £4 per child (1-16 years), includes gift. 

Christmas Weekdays

HALF PRICE ADMISSION - every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday*

Enjoy half price midweek admission, as you discover the festive delights of an Edwardian Christmas.

Explore the delightfully decorated 1900s Town and Pit Village; visit Father Christmas in his magical Grotto** and meet his reindeer; indulge in delicious festive food and take a fun-filled ride on the Steam Gallopers**.

Open weekends - The Town, Pit Village & Tramway.

* Half price midweek admission is valid on day tickets only for adults, seniors/students and children. Excludes 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 26th December 2015.

** Small extra charge applies. 

Ice Skating at Beamish

Weekends and school holidays from 14th November 2015 to 28th February 2016

Don't miss the chance to get your skates on and enjoy a spin on our very own, real ice rink every weekend.

Whether you're a novice skater or fancy yourself as an Edwardian expert, we would love to see your skills on our outdoor ice rink in the 1900s Pit Village.

Admission including skate hire is £4 for children and £5 for adults, for at least a 20 minute session. For every full paying adult, one child skates free of charge.