History Museum

Beamish Museum, the multi-award-winning Living Museum of the North tells the story of the people of North East England in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian times.   Visit Beamish Open Air Museum The open-air museum offers something for all the family. Set on a 350-acre estate near the town of Stanley, County Durham, England. The museum’s guiding principle is to preserve Read more…

DIG is a hands-on archaeological adventure where young explorers are taken back in time to discover the archaeological history of York. DIG gives kids the chance to become trainee ‘diggers’ and discover the most exciting artefacts from 2000 years of York’s history. The attraction features four special indoor excavation pits, all based on real-life digs in the city. The excavation Read more…

JORVIK Viking Centre takes visitors back in time to discover the Return of the Vikings to York. The attraction is located on the site of one of the most famous and astounding discoveries of modern archaeology. Jórvík is the Old Norse name for the city of York.   Be transported over 1,000 years back in time The year is AD960 Read more…

Located in Shildon, County Durham, the birthplace of the railways, Locomotion is a museum that celebrates the rich history of railways and showcases an impressive collection of locomotives and railway artefacts. Whether you’re a train enthusiast or simply curious about the fascinating world of railways, Locomotion is the perfect destination for an unforgettable day out.   Unveiling the Wonders of Read more…

York’s National Railway Museum is home to over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects. Discover how Railways changed the World. Marvel at railway legends including Mallard which holds the world steam record speed of 126 mph.   History of The National Railway Museum Before the National Railway Museum was in existence, the Science Museum in London Read more…