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Be part of the magic of traditional festive celebrations at Beamish Christmas Evenings on 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th December 2025, 5pm-9.30pm. 

Travel back into an enchanting Christmas past, as you join in celebrations from Georgian times up to the new 1950s exhibits.

Enjoy merry music, delightful decorations and delicious festive treats as you make Christmas memories with your loved ones.

Discover the delights of the Edwardian Town street, explore traditionally decorated homes and shops, be entertained by musicians playing festive tunes, enjoy Christmas crafts, take a whimsical wander through Elf Wood, and don’t forget to browse the stalls for those perfect presents.

Plus, be sure to visit Father Christmas in his cosy Grotto at Rowley Station Goods Yard (extra charge applies, pre-booking essential, subject to availability).

This is a separate ticketed evening event ­– Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events.

Christmas Evening ticket prices

• Adult £24
• Child (2-16 years) £15
• Grotto (0-16 years) £10

Event Information/Terms and Conditions

• Tickets for Christmas Evening entry and Father Christmas’ Grotto must be pre-booked online (subject to availability) and will not be available to buy at the museum. Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events. Grotto tickets must be accompanied by Christmas Evening entry tickets (n.b. if a visitor aged under 2 wishes to visit the Grotto, they don’t need a Christmas Evening entry ticket but still require a pre-booked Grotto ticket, subject to availability).
• Free parking is available in the main car park.
• No animals allowed, except for assistance dogs. 
• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Visitors are advised to wrap up warm, bring a torch and wear sturdy footwear.
• Christmas Evening tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for an alternative date or event.

Click here for general Beamish terms and conditions.

Details correct at time of publishing/printing. The museum reserves the right to alter the programme without prior notice.

Please note Beamish photographers will be taking pictures throughout the evening. Images may be used for Beamish promotions.

Beamish is a self-reliant charity and 95% of our income comes from our much-valued visitors. Every penny you spend supports the museum and our work to preserve North East heritage for future generations, while supporting today’s communities, including through our health and wellbeing and education work. Thank you!

Meet Father Christmas in his cosy Grotto at Rowley Station Goods Yard. £10 per child (ages 0-16 years) includes a small, traditional gift. Grotto entry session tickets must be pre-booked prior to your visit (subject to availability).

Under 2s do not require a ticket to enter the museum but will require a Grotto entry ticket if they wish to visit Father Christmas. Subject to availability.

This is a separate ticketed evening event – Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events.

If you need a carer’s ticket, please book the rest of your party online and then call 0191 370 4306 and quote your reference number to book a carer’s ticket. Evidence of eligibility for carers status must be shown at the point of admission, examples of evidence include Blue Badge, Access Card, PIP letter, Government issued Disability card or equivalent. 

Start your Christmas Evening early and join us for a film in our 1950s Grand cinema beforehand! Exclusively available to Christmas Evening event ticket holders, arrive early and kick start your special evening with a film before starting your Christmas Evening from 5pm. 

Event Cinema tickets must be accompanied by Christmas Evening entry tickets, must be pre-booked online (subject to availability) and will not be available to buy at the museum. Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events. 

Start your Christmas Evening early and join us for a film in our 1950s Grand cinema beforehand! Exclusively available to Christmas Evening event ticket holders, arrive early and kick start your special evening with a film before starting your Christmas Evening from 5pm. 

Event Cinema tickets must be accompanied by Christmas Evening entry tickets, must be pre-booked online (subject to availability) and will not be available to buy at the museum. Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events. 

Start your Christmas Evening early and join us for a film in our 1950s Grand cinema beforehand! Exclusively available to Christmas Evening event ticket holders, arrive early and kick start your special evening with a film before starting your Christmas Evening from 5pm. 

Event Cinema tickets must be accompanied by Christmas Evening entry tickets, must be pre-booked online (subject to availability) and will not be available to buy at the museum. Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events. 

Start your Christmas Evening early and join us for a film in our 1950s Grand cinema beforehand! Exclusively available to Christmas Evening event ticket holders, arrive early and kick start your special evening with a film before starting your Christmas Evening from 5pm. 

Event Cinema tickets must be accompanied by Christmas Evening entry tickets, must be pre-booked online (subject to availability) and will not be available to buy at the museum. Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events. 

Start your Christmas Evening early and join us for a film in our 1950s Grand cinema beforehand! Exclusively available to Christmas Evening event ticket holders, arrive early and kick start your special evening with a film before starting your Christmas Evening from 5pm. 

Event Cinema tickets must be accompanied by Christmas Evening entry tickets, must be pre-booked online (subject to availability) and will not be available to buy at the museum. Beamish Unlimited Passes and Friends of Beamish memberships are not valid for evening events.