Beamish Museum
- Things to do
- In-person service
Beamish is a large open air museum with many historic buildings, some of which are not always completely accessible to visitors. To create an authentic feel, there are a variety of ground surfaces, some of which are uneven by nature. There are steep slopes in places, and some buildings and exhibits have stepped access.
A Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle operates every day that the museum is open. This is available on-call and is limited to its seated capacity. It is not operating in general service and is solely available for those who require its adaptations, including the wheelchair lift at the rear of the vehicle. There is free accessible parking and accessible toilets throughout the museum including changing places facility. A quiet space is available for those who need it which includes sensory-friendly lights, books and toys. Sensory bags available including headphones for £10 refundable deposit.
What the service supports:
- A quiet space available
- Autism friendly
- Changing places available
- Disabled parking
- Learning disability friendly
- Non-height restricted parking
- Walker accessible
- Wheelchair friendly
Opening Hours
Daily 31st March - 24th October 10am - 5pm
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