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May Day Celebrations 2026

Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional May Day in The Pit Village and at Pockerley Old Hall.

Our May Day Celebrations are included in museum admission and are free to Beamish Unlimited Pass holders and Friends of Beamish members, pay once and visit free for a year!

Beamish reserves the right to alter events, activities, facilities, operations and opening times without prior notice.
event dateSunday 3 May and Monday 4 May
venue addressBeamish Museum Beamish County Durham DH9 0RG
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telephone 0191 370 4000 for latest times or cancellations.
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